Tuition and Fees for the 2026-2027 Academic School Year:

Tuition rates are established annually and may increase during a student’s enrollment. As a result, total program cost estimates should include the possibility of annual tuition adjustments.

*The per credit hour rate does not apply to the Accelerated JD Program and the first semester of the Summer Starter program.
**There is no Law Program Fee for summer semesters, except for students in the Accelerated JD Program.

2-Year Accelerated JD Program

The 2-Year Accelerated JD (AJD) program allows students to earn their JD in two years by attending six consecutive semesters, including summer, fall, and spring semesters, without breaks between academic years. Students are charged the applicable flat-rate tuition for each of the six semesters.

3-Year Fall Start JD Program

The Traditional 3-Year JD program allows students to earn their JD over three academic years by attending six semesters of coursework during the fall and spring semesters. Students are charged the applicable flat-rate tuition for each semester.

3-Year Summer Start JD Program

3-Year Summer Start students begin the program in the summer and complete the full JD curriculum over seven semesters. During the first year, the summer, fall, and spring semesters are structured and billed as the equivalent of two semesters. Students are then charged the applicable flat-rate tuition for each of the remaining semesters in the program.

Global JD Program

Tuition for the Global JD program is assessed on a per-credit, per-semester basis based on the number of credits taken each semester.

LLM in American Legal Practice

The LLM in American Legal Practice is a semester-based master's degree program. Tuition is assessed on a per-credit basis each semester based on the number of credits taken.

Online LLM, MLS, and Certificate Programs

This information applies to the online LLM programs, online Master of Legal Studies, and online Legal Compliance Certificate programs. Tuition is charged on a per-credit basis and follows the University’s quarter academic calendar.

Cost of Attendance for Incoming First-Year J.D. Students for the 2025-2026 Academic School Year*

* The Cost of Attendance for incoming first-year J.D. students for the 2026–2027 academic year will be available soon.

* The Cost of Attendance Information provided is based on the Traditional 3-Year Fall JD Program** 

* Students in the 2-Year Accelerated JD and 3-Year Summer Start JD programs should contact the Law School Financial Aid Manager for Cost of Attendance information.

The Cost of Attendance information on this page can help you plan for the estimated costs associated with your first year and subsequent years as a Traditional 3-Year Fall JD student at the Drexel Kline School of Law. 

On-Campus Students

Off-Campus Students

Commuter Students

These numbers reflect the estimated cost of attendance prior to financial aid being applied.

You can view tuition costs on the Drexel Central Drexel Kline School of Law Tuition and Fees page.