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Cost of Attendance (LLM, MDR, Certificate)

Tuition

All tuition is charged on a per unit basis for the Certificate, MDR, and LLM degree programs. Tuition for the 2025 - 2026 academic year is $2,680 per unit.

Estimate of expenses

The list below is an estimated cost of attendance (COA) for students pursuing an academic program on a full-time basis beginning Fall 2025. The COA is based on normal charges incurred by most students; however, individual charges may vary based on the student's choice of housing, meal plan, program of study, total units enrolled, and other miscellaneous items. Tuition, Health Insurance*, SBA Fee, and Wellness Fee are the only charges paid to the university directly. Students living on campus will also be directly charged the Housing costs.

Note: Summer 2026 living expense costs are not included in the estimate below. Students enrolled during the summer will incur additional living costs.  

  LLM Master of DR Certificates
Units Required for Program Completion

24 units

26 units

14 units

Tuition (full program cost 2025-2026)

$64,320

$69,680

$37,520

Housing

$20,800

$20,800

$20,800

Meals

$4,200

$4,200

$4,200

SBA Fee

$70

$70

$70

Wellness Fee

$560

$560

$560

Books

$1,200

$1,200

$1,200

Health Insurance

$4,110*

$4,110*

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Transportation

$1,600

$1,600

$1,600

Personal

$5,900

$5,900

$5,900

Total:

$102,760

$108,120

$71,780

International students may have additional costs associated with attending a program abroad. For help with completing the Form I-20 to obtain the F1 student visa, visit Office of International Student Services for a breakdown of the associated costs. 

Please note that tuition and fees are updated annually and those and other living expenses are expected to increase annually. These changes are announced during the spring and take effect during the following fall term.