Cost of Attendance
Tuition and fees are combined with expected living expenses to create a standard cost of attendance. A cost of attendance is also referred to as a budget.
A student's financial aid in an academic year may not exceed the cost of attendance. Financial aid includes merit-based aid, loans, outside scholarships, and grants.
View the Cost of Attendance for 1st Year JD students for the 2026-27 academic year (pdf).
The charts below provide a breakdown of the 2026-27 Cost of Attendance based on program for fall/spring enrollment.
Tuition:
Tuition is charged on a per credit basis at $1999 per credit for the 2026-2027 academic year. Your tuition will be determined by your class and division.
| Class | Division | Number of Credits | Tuition |
| Fall, 2026 1st Yr JD | Regular (full-time) | 31 | $61,969 |
| 2nd Yr JD | Regular (full-time) | 30 | $59,970 |
| 3rd Yr JD | Regular (full-time) | 29 | $57,971 |
| Fall, 2026 1st Yr JD | Extended (part-time) | 23 | $45,977 |
| 2nd, 3rd, 4th Yr JD | Extended (part-time) | 22/23 | $43,978 |
Combine your tuition cost with the components below to calculate your Cost of Attendance.
2026-2027 COA Components for JD Students
| JD Regular Division | JD Extended Division | |||
| Off-Campus (includes campus housing) |
Commuter (living with parents) |
Off-Campus (includes campus housing) |
Commuter (living with parents) |
|
| Fees* | $718 | $718 | $582 | $582 |
| Personal | $4,932 | $4,932 | $4,932 | $4,932 |
| Transportation | $3,915 | $3,915 | $3,915 | $3,915 |
| Food & Housing | $15,138 | $5,391 | $15,138 | $5,391 |
| Books | $1,600 | $1,600 | $1,280 | $1,280 |
| Loan Fees | $1,458 | $1,458 | $1,458 | $1,458 |
| TOTAL | $26,601 | $16,854 | $26,145 | $16,398 |
2026-2027 Average Cost of Attendance:
| JD Regular Division | JD Extended Division | |||
| Off-Campus (includes campus housing) |
Commuter (living with parents) |
Off-Campus (includes campus housing) |
Commuter (living with parents) |
|
| Estimated Credit Load | 30 | 30 | 22 | 22 |
| Tuition | $59,970 | $59,970 | $43,978 | $43,978 |
| Fees* | $718 | $718 | $582 | $582 |
| Personal | $4,932 | $4,932 | $4,932 | $4,932 |
| Transportation | $3,915 | $3,915 | $3,915 | $3,915 |
| Food & Housing | $15,138 | $5,391 | $15,138 | $5,391 |
| Books | $1,600 | $1,600 | $1,280 | $1,280 |
| Loan Fees | $1,458 | $1,458 | $1,458 | $1,458 |
| TOTAL | $86,571 | $76,824 | $70,123 | $60,376 |
2026-2027 JD Cost per Credit: $1999
*Fees consist of Student Bar Association Fee - 62/semester, JD Program Fee - 273/semester RD students, 205/semester ED students. Students in their final year of law school will have an additional $742 added to their cost of attendance to cover the cost of one bar exam.
LLM and Dual Degree JD Programs will have a COA calculated based on the following components and expected per credit enrollment for fall/spring. Tuition is charged on a per credits basis and is $1,999/credit for JD/LLM classes.
| Off Campus (includes campus housing) |
Commuter (Living with parents) |
|
| Books | $160 per course | $160 per course |
| Food & Housing | $15,138 | $5,391 |
| Personal Expense | $4,932 | $4,932 |
| Transportation | $3,915 | $3,915 |
| Fees* | $238 | $238 |
| Loan Fees | $1,458 | $1,458 |
*Fees include: Student Activity fee and Graduate Technology fee.
Please refer to the Tuition Rate and Payment Guide for current tuition rates.
2026-2027 Cost of Attendance Components:
Graduate Compliance Programs: Master of Jurisprudence or Graduate Certificates students will have a COA calculated based on the following components and expected per credit enrollment for fall/spring. Tuition is charged on a per credits basis and is $1,500.00/credit for MJ/LGC classes.
| Off Campus | Commuter (Living with Parents) |
|
| Books | $640 | $640 |
| Food & Housing | $15,138 | $5,391 |
| Personal Expense | $4,932 | $4,932 |
| Graduate Technology Fee | $128 | $128 |
| Loan Fees | $198 | $198 |
Please refer to the Tuition Rate and Payment Guide for current tuition rates.
2026-2027 COST OF ATTENDANCE COMPONENTS:
SJD Program: Doctor of Juridical Science (SJD) in Corporate and Business Law or Health Law is not eligible for Federal Financial Aid. However, if a student is planning on borrowing a private loan, an individual cost of attendance will be developed in conjunction with the Director of the program based on the required curriculum and our standard budget components.
2026-2027 Cost of Attendance Components:
Legal Studies Programs: Bachelors, Associates and Certificate Students will have a COA calculated based on the following components and expected per credit enrollment for fall/spring. Tuition is charged on a per credits basis and is determined by type of class, Legal Studies ($510/credit) or Continuing Studies ($720/credit).
| Off Campus/Apt. | Commuter (Living with parents) | |
| Books | $160 per course | $160 per course |
| Food & Housing | $15,138 | $5,391 |
| Personal Expense | $4,932 | $4,932 |
| Transportation | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| Loan Fees | $63 | $63 |
| Technology Fees | $48 | $48 |
Please refer to the Tuition Rate and Payment Guide for current tuition rates.
Individual budgets may be altered to account for unusual or emergency situations that a student may encounter. These adjustments can only be made for expenses necessary for the student’s education. The student must fully document (copies of bills and detailed budget plan) any request for an increase in expenses.
Students with questions regarding their cost of attendance can contact the Delaware Law Office of Financial Aid.
Financial Aid Office
Phone: 302.477.2272
Fax: 302.477.2034
Email: [email protected]
Mail:
Widener University Delaware Law School
Financial Aid Office
4601 Concord Pike
Wilmington, DE 19803-0474