Tuition for J.D. and LL.M. Students: $63,900

• Full-Time: $31,950 per semester
• J.D. May-Entry Program: $20,580 Summer '20, $21,300 Fall '20, $21,300 Spring '21*

• The per credit rate for J.D. students taking less than 7 credits per semester is $2,849

• The per credit rate for LL.M. students taking less than  9 credits per semester is $3,041

Student Fees: $0

The student fee ($670 for academic year / $335 per semester) has been waived for the 2020-2021 academic year! 

* J.D. May-Entry students attend and pay for three consecutive semesters in the first year of law school. 

The estimated student budget allows for a simple graduate student lifestyle. This budget determines the total amount of aid (loans, grants, scholarships and resources) that a student may receive in an academic year. 

Living Expense Budget for the 2020-2021 academic year:   

Room

• $14,000 (Fall and Spring) - $1,400 per month x 10 months (August - May)
• $16,800 (Summer, Fall and Spring) - $1,400 per month x 12 months (May - May)

Board

• $5,700 (Fall and Spring)
• $7,596 (Summer, Fall and Spring)

Books

• $1,200 (Fall and Spring)
• $1,200 (Summer, Fall and Spring)

Transportation

• $1,143 (Fall and Spring) - $127 monthly NYC Metro Card x 9 months
• $1,524 (Summer, Fall and Spring) - $127 monthly NYC Metro Card x 12 months

Health Insurance

• $4,629 (Fall and Spring) - Student health insurance coverage is from 8/15/20 - 8/14/21
• $5,660 (Summer, Fall and Spring) - Student health insurance coverage is from 5/15/20 - 8/14/21

Loan Fees*

The student loan origination fee is based on a $20,500 federal Stafford loan is automatically added to students' financial aid budget. Additional origination fees will be added to students' financial aid budgets for those who take out a federal Graduate PLUS loan.

• $217 (Fall and Spring)
• $217 (Summer, Fall and Spring)      

Miscellaneous 

• $2,300 (Fall and Spring)
• $3,072 (Summer, Fall and Spring)

TOTAL

• $29,189 (Fall and Spring)
• $36,069 (Summer, Fall and Spring)

Students who reside in The Benjamin (Cardozo's residence hall) will have the "Room" portion of their financial aid budget automatically increased to match the proper rate for the current academic year. Students who do not reside in The Benjamin may have their "Room" or any other estimated budget item within the annual Cost of Attendance reviewed for an increase through our Budget Adjustment Process (see below in Additional Information). 

**Federal Loan Program Fees are included in the budget when applicable. 

2020-2021 Academic Year

Full-Time Tuition

• $63,900 (Fall and Spring)
• $63,180 (Summer, Fall and Spring)

Fees

The $670 fee has been waived for the 2020-2021 academic year!

• $0 (Fall and Spring)
• $0 (Summer, Fall and Spring)

Living Expenses

• $29,189 (Fall and Spring)
• $36,069 (Summer, Fall and Spring)

TOTAL COST OF ATTENDANCE 

• $93,089 (Fall and Spring)
• $99,249 (Summer, Fall and Spring)

Budget Worksheet: Utilize this form to assist with calculating and determining the total amount of financial aid that you may need for the academic year.

Budget Adjustment Process: if you have any education related expenses that exceed Cardozo's cost of attendance budget, please review our Budget Adjustment Process.