M.S.L. Tuition and Cost of Attendance

Generally speaking, most Fordham Law M.S.L. students are enrolled during the fall and spring semesters only, i.e., for nine months. Therefore, when budgeting for the academic year, it is essential to know that your cost of attendance covers only educationally related expenses for those nine months. The information provided below is for the 2025-2026 academic year. 

All Fordham graduate students taking more than 5 credits a semester are required to have health insurance. The Student health insurance charge is $4,994. However, students using alternative insurance can have this fee waived by contacting the Fordham University Student Health Services at [email protected]. Students are automatically assessed this fee unless and until a waiver is requested. The insurance cost is split between $1,805 in the fall and $3,189 in the spring, reflecting continuing coverage throughout the following summer. 

Living expense estimates are based on several data sources, including the Consumer Price Index, as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and surveys of local area apartment rental rates and may vary depending upon the individual.

Direct Fordham Charges  M.S.L. Full-Time Division M.S.L. Part-Time Division
Tuition $68,220 Tuition per credit $2,274
Fees $1,170 $1,060
Total Direct Charges $69,390 $1,060 + ($2,274 x number of credits)  
Indirect Expenses to Consider M.S.L. Full-Time Division M.S.L. Part-Time Division  
Room and board $27,110 ​$27,110
Books $2,160 ​$90 per credit
Travel $2,480 ​$2,480
Miscellaneous $5,604 ​$5,604
Total Indirect Expenses $37,354 $35,194 + $90 x number of credits   
Total COA M.S.L. Full-time Division M.S.L. Part-Time Division
Total COA (Direct Charges and Indirect Expenses) $106,744 Total Direct Charges + Total Indirect Expenses 

Master of Studies in Law (M.S.L.) Online

Direct Charges (billed by Fordham) Fall 2025 Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Trimester Total  
*Tuition ​$2,274
per credit		 ​$2,274
per credit		 ​$2,274
per credit		 ​$2,274
per credit		  
Fees ​$354 ​$354 ​$354 ​$1,062  
**Health Insurance ​$1,805 ​$3,189 ​$0 ​$4,994  
Indirect Expenses (other costs you may incur)
Room and Board ​$13,555 ​$13,555 ​$13,555 ​$40,665  
Books and Supplies ​$90
per credit		 ​$90
per credit		 $90
per credit		 ​$90
per credit		  
Travel $1,240 $1,240 $1,240 $3,720  
Personal Expenses ​$2,802 ​$2,802 ​$2,802 ​$8,406  

Total Cost of Attendance = Direct Charges + Per Credit Book and Living Expenses

Expenses not included in the cost of living (COA)

Students have the option to request a COA adjustment for a one-time computer purchase necessary for their program. Additionally, students also have the option to include non-discretionary expenses incurred, which are not covered by the standard cost of attendance budget, such as childcare expenses or higher rent than what is listed in the COA.

All adjustment requests must be submitted in writing and include the necessary supporting documentation, along with a completed COA Adjustment Request form. Please note that the Law School Financial Aid Office seldom approves budget increases for purposes other than childcare expenses or one-time computer purchases. If you wish to request a COA adjustment, please send an email to the Law School Office of Financial Aid to initiate a discussion regarding your circumstances and a potential review of additional expenses that could be considered for inclusion in the COA.