All tuition and fee schedules are necessarily subject to change without notice at any time upon action by the City University of New York, regardless of the tuition and fee schedules in effect at the time of an offer of admission.

Tuition for 2007-2008

New York State Residents:

$4,450.00 per semester

Non-Residents:

$7,400.00 per semester

Part-time Materials Fee:

Fall or Spring Semester: $60.00 per credit (books and materials)
Summer Session: $140 per semester (materials only)

New York State residency is based on clear and convincing evidence that one has assumed the responsibility of residency in New York State for at least one full year prior to the first day of classes at the Law School and a commitment to maintain New York State residency after graduation. Click here to see the complete Residency Policy.

All students are required to pay a Materials Fee, Technology Fee, Student Activities Fee, and Consolidated Services Fee. The Materials Fee, which covers the cost of all required textbooks and other materials, is $700.00 per semester. The Technology Fee is $75.00 per semester. The Consolidated Services Fee is $15.00 per semester. The Student Activities Fee is $40.85 per semester. In addition, students will be required to pay such fees as may be assessed from time-to-time by student referendum.

See a comprehensive Student Budget including tuition, fees, and estimated costs of housing and other living expenses.

Tuition and fees are due as scheduled by the Bursar. Failure to meet tuition and fee obligations will result in cancellation of registration.

The CUNY School of Law offers a full-time program only. However, on occasion (such as in the Summer Session) circumstances may dictate the use of part-time rates.

Part-time rates

Part-time New York State Residents:

$370.00 per credit

Part-time Non-Residents:

$620.00 per credit

Part-time Materials Fee:

Fall or Spring Semester: $60.00 per credit (books and materials)
Summer Session: $50.00 per semester (materials only)

Part-time Technology Fee: $37.50 per semester

Part-time Student Activities Fee:
same as full-time rate (Fall or Spring Semester)
not charged (Summer Session)

Part-time Consolidated Services Fee:
same as full-time rate

Seat Deposit

To reserve a seat in the entering class, all admitted students are required to submit a non-refundable deposit of $500. When you receive your bill, the Materials Fee portion for the first semester will have been reduced by the amount of your deposit. In no case will an applicant admitted for fall entry be required to pay a deposit before April 1st of that year. Information on deposit dates and schedules is included with the letter of admission and is determined by the date on which an offer of admission is made.

Tuition Refund Policy

Requests for withdrawal from CUNY School of Law should be submitted to the Registrar's Office before or during the first three weeks of class. All requests will be effective on the date of written submission. Tuition refunds or payments for students who withdraw follow the schedules established by the University that is stated below. Student fees are not refundable.

Tuition Refund Dates