Cost Breakdown
University of South Carolina School of Law Cost
Columbia, South Carolina|University of South Carolina
Regional
Cost Overview
Annual Tuition
$42,000/year
In-state: $18,500/year
3-Year Total
$174,000
Tuition + living expenses
Avg. Debt
$134,000
At graduation
Receive Aid
60%
of students
Tuition Breakdown
- In-State Tuition
- $18,500/year
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $42,000/year
- Cost of Living
- Low
- Estimated 3-Year Total
- $174,000
Financial Aid
- Students Receiving Aid
- 60%
- Median Grant
- $13,000/year
- Average Debt at Graduation
- $134,000
South Carolina Law awards generous merit scholarships, with some full-tuition awards available. Public tuition rates make this an affordable option.
Compared to National Averages
The average total cost of law school nationally is approximately $180,000 over three years, including tuition and living expenses.
National Average
$180,000
3-year total
South Carolina Law
$174,000
3-year total
Difference
-$6,000
below average