Costs and Cost of Attendance (COA)

The Capital University Law School charges tuition per credit hour rather than per academic year. The cost per credit hour for law students is $1,600 for the 2026-2027 academic year.

J.D. Costs – Direct Costs Sample

Tuition at $1,600 per credit hour for 29 credit hours	$46,400*
University Fees	$400
Total Direct Costs	$46,800
*Tuition is based on the typical 1st year 1L schedule of 14 hours for fall and 15 hours for spring.

For a full listing of costs see Tuition & Fees Tuition and Fees

The Financial Aid Office establishes annual student budgets to reflect a realistic cost of attendance (COA). These budgets include an estimate of both direct (billable) costs, and indirect costs (non-billable costs) associated with attending law school. The Financial Aid Office uses this budget to determine your eligibility for financial aid.
Per federal regulation, the combination of financial assistance received by the student from all sources cannot exceed the established student budget.

For a full listing see Cost of Attendance Cost of Attendance Tables

Sample Student Budgets for First Year Students Taking Federal Loans 2026/2027

Sample Student Budget for Full-time First Year Student
Tuition & Fees (average of 12+ credit hours per semester)	$45,200*
*First year students will take 14 hours in the fall; 15 hours in the spring for a billable cost of $46,800
Books & Supplies	$2,238
Living Expenses	$15,265
Transportation	$2,688
Loan Fees**	$218
Total Cost of Attendance	$65,609
Sample Student Budget for Part-time First Year Student
Tuition & Fees (average of 9 to 11 credit hours)	$32,290*
*First year, part-time students will take 9 to 13 credits per semester and are billed per credit hour.
Books & Supplies	$2,238
Living Expenses	$15,265
Transportation	$2,688
Loan Fees**	$218
Total Cost of Attendance	$52,699

**Average loan fees associated with federal loans.