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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 2024 - 2025 academic year is $2,570 per unit.

Estimate of expenses

The list below is an estimate of expenses for students pursuing an academic program on a full-time basis of 8 units per semester. Programs are available on a part-time or full-time basis and personal expenses will vary depending on circumstances. Room and Board will vary due to a student living on or off campus. Tuition, Health Insurance, SBA Fee, and Wellness Fee are the only charges paid to the university directly if electing to live off-campus.

  LLM Master of DR Certificates
Units Required for Program Completion

24 units

26 units

14 units

Costs for 16 Units

2 semesters

2 semesters

2 semesters

Tuition

$41,120

$41,120

$35,980

Housing

$19,800

$19,800

$19,800

Meals

$3,200

$3,200

$3,200

SBA Fee

$70

$70

--

Wellness Fee

$536

$536

$536

Books

$1200

$1200

$1,200

Health Insurance

$4,034*

$4,034*

--

Transportation

$1,600

$1600

$1,600**

Personal

$5,900

$5,900

$5,900

Total:

$77,460

$77,460

$68,216

*May be waived with proof of insurance policy issued in the U.S.

**Students electing to participate in clinics and externships may need to budget the additional expense of transportation. This may include the cost to purchase a vehicle and insurance.