Cost of Attendance
Estimated Attendance Cost
The chart below is used to determine financial need and is designed to provide students with a modest but realistic standard of living; it reflects the average education-related costs of attending Southwestern. The rent amount for on-campus housing reflects an average of units available but actual costs will range above and below that figure based on the specific unit a student selects. All amounts are estimates and your actual expenses may vary.
Extra costs that students with disabilities may incur while pursuing legal studies are considered when determining financial need. Federal and state programs may provide additional resources.
If your living expenses exceed the average living expenses, you should consider completing the Budget Increase Application. This may allow you to increase your overall budget and change your financial aid eligibility.
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| ROOM & BOARD | ||||||
| Rent | $1,567 | $1,610 | $335 | |||
| Food | $500 | $500 | $375 | |||
| Utilities | $100 | $300 | $185 | |||
| Total | $2,167 | $2,410 | $895 | |||
| BOOKS & SUPPLIES | ||||||
| Full-Time Day | $1,800 | $1,800 | $1,800 | |||
| Evening & PLEAS |
$1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 | |||
| SCALE | $2,800 | $2,800 | $2,800 | |||
| TRANSPORTATION | ||||||
| Gas & Oil | $180 | $280 | $240 | |||
| Car Ins. | $130 | $140 | $130 | |||
| Total | $310 | $420 | $370 | |||
| PERSONAL | ||||||
| Health Ins.* | $4,069 | $4,069 | $4,069 | |||
| Clothing, Internet, Cellular, Ent. |
$300 | $400 | $280 | |||
| Total | $300 | $400 | $280 | |||
| EXPENSE TOTAL | $2,777 |
Add Insurance & Books | $3,230 | Add Insurance & Books | $1,545 |
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To determine your annual estimated Cost of Attendance:
- Multiply the applicable "Expense Total" by the number of months in the Academic Year. The academic year for Full Time and Part Time JD Programs is 9 months and does not include summer. The academic year for the SCALE program is 12 months.
- Add the applicable Health Insurance and Book/Supplies Amount for your program.
- Add the applicable Tuition Rate for your program.