Online Programs Tuition and Fees for the 2026-27 Academic Year

Note: Tuition and fees are subject to change each year.

Tuition

  • $2,375 per credit unit

Fees

  • Housing (rent, utilities, phone, internet): $12,528.78 per year, pay one third per term
  • Food: $3,447 per year, pay one third per term
  • Books: $1,500 per year, pay one third per term
  • Miscellaneous: $1,200 per year, pay one third per term
  • Transportation: $675 per year, pay one third per term
  • Fees: $340 per year, pay one third per term

Total Fees: $19,690.78 per year, pay one third per term

Withdrawal From School and Tuition Refunds

Students who are considering withdrawing from law school are encouraged to consult with Tim Beck, Director of Distance Education. To withdraw, a student should fill out a request in Workday by following the instructions on the Time Away: Leave of Absence, Withdrawal and Reinstatement Process page of the University Registrar website. Students who withdraw after a school term is underway will ordinarily receive a tuition refund based on the date they notify Dean Walsh in writing of their intent to withdraw.

Withdrawal Date Refund
Within the first or second week of classes 100%
Within the third week of classes 60%
Within the fourth week of classes 40%
After the fourth week of classes 0%

Financial Aid

To apply for loans, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the Washington University application for financial aid.

The FAFSA can be filed online via the FAFSA Application website. The FAFSA code for Washington University is 002520. The FAFSA requires approximately 10 working days to issue the need analysis to the school. It is the student's responsibility to secure financial aid forms and to meet all deadlines.

For questions about tuition and financial aid at WashU Law, please call 314-935-6383 or email Allison Roberts.

Academic Load Status for Financial Aid, Immigration and Enrollment Verification

Status Enrolled Units of Credit
Full time 9 credit-bearing units (semester hours) in a term, per standard across US higher education
Less than full time 4.5-8.99 credit-bearing units
Less than half time <4.5 credit-bearing units
Summer terms 6 units = full time; 3-5.99 units = half time; <3 units = less than half time
 

Contact Info

Contact:Allison Roberts
Phone:314-935-6383
Email:allisonr@wustl.edu
Website:https://law.washu.edu/academics/online-programs/online-tuition-and-financial-aid/