Rutgers Law tuition is $33,472 for New Jersey residents and $50,736 for out-of-state full-time students in 2026–27. Full-time student fees add $4,151, bringing current tuition-and-fee totals to about $37,623 in-state and $54,887 out-of-state.
Rutgers is therefore one of the most price-sensitive law-school decisions in the Northeast: residency status and scholarships can change the economics dramatically.
| Enrollment | Tuition | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time in-state | $33,472 | $4,151 |
| Full-time out-of-state | $50,736 | $4,151 |
| Part-time in-state | $1,368/credit | $2,349 annual part-time fees |
| Part-time out-of-state | $2,073/credit | $2,349 annual part-time fees |
About $37,623 in tuition and mandatory full-time fees for 2026–27, before housing, food, books, transportation and other living costs.
About $54,887 in tuition and full-time fees at current published rates.
Yes. Rutgers’ 2025 ABA disclosure shows 86% of students receiving grants, with a median full-time grant of $10,000. The school also offers more than 50 scholarships and says it does not use conditional scholarships tied to maintaining a specified law-school GPA beyond good standing.
Rutgers states that it has a tradition of awarding institutional scholarships to students in their second and third years. Applicants should still make the enrollment decision using aid actually guaranteed at admission rather than assuming a future award.
For New Jersey residents, the public tuition can be a major advantage. Rutgers also operates in Newark and Camden, giving students access to northern New Jersey/New York and South Jersey/Philadelphia markets.
Compare Rutgers’ net price with Seton Hall and with any out-of-state schools you would realistically attend.
$33,472 in-state and $50,736 out-of-state for full-time students in 2026–27.
$4,151 in total full-time student fees for 2026–27.
About $37,623 before living expenses.
Yes. Most students receive grants, and Rutgers offers more than 50 scholarship programs.
Yes. Current rates are $1,368 per credit in-state and $2,073 per credit out-of-state, plus part-time fees.
Current tuition comes from Rutgers Law’s 2026–27 tuition page. Scholarship figures use Rutgers’ current ABA 509 disclosure and official financial-aid materials.
Written by Ali Unar, Founder, Lovare Institut. Verified September 19, 2026.