Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2024 Tuition & Fees
The 2024 tuition & fees at Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law is $19,980 for Tennessee residents and $25,262 for out-of-state students according to the Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to public law schools in U.S., Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law' tuition is much lower than the average tuition of $43,678. Compared to public law schools in Tennessee, its tuition is lower than the average tuition of $32,207.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,344 for state residents and $14,784 for out-out-state students at University of Memphis. The average graduate tuition & fees is $11,214 for state residents and $15,228 for out-out-state students. The law school tuition is 70.87% higher than undergraduate tuition and 65.89% higher than graduate tuition at University of Memphis.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law's tuition with other law schools by location and school type. Comparisons can help you make decisions and prepare life as a law school student and beyond.
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| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law | $19,980 | $25,262 |
| All Law Schools | $30,489 | $51,002 |
| Public | $30,489 | $43,678 |
| Private | $56,676 | |
| Tennessee Law Schools | $20,194 | $47,505 |
| Public | $20,194 | $32,207 |
| Private | $57,703 | |
Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years
The tuition & fees at Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law has increased by 2.96% compared to last year. It has not risen in the past changed over past 6 years.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $26,009 with $747 increase, if the this year's increase rate is applied. Based on the average increase rate over past 5 years, the 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $25,066, which is - more than this year.
| In-State | Out-of-State | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | $19,077 | $26,282 | ▼- |
| 2019-2020 | $19,098 | $25,880 | ▼-1.53% |
| 2020-2021 | $19,092 | $23,888 | ▼-7.70% |
| 2021-2022 | $19,378 | $24,174 | ▲1.20% |
| 2022-2023 | $19,498 | $24,536 | ▲1.50% |
| 2023-2024 | $19,980 | $25,262 | ▲2.96% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2024 cost of attendance at Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law is $45,794 for Tennessee residents and $51,076 for out-of-state students. It includes tuition & fees, living costs, costs for books & supplies, transportation & travel costs, and other living expenses, but may exclude health insurance fee, loan fee, and required exam fee. After receiving grants and scholarships, the COA down to $43,085. For detailed costs breakdown, see Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
| Tennessee Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $45,794 | $51,076 |
| Tuition & Fees | $19,980 | $25,262 |
| Room & Board, Transportation | $19,434 | |
| Books | $1,995 | |
| Other Expenses | $4,385 | |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $37,803 | $43,085 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $7,991 | |
Data Source: Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law Bursar/Financial Office, IPEDS data center
Financial Aid Statistics
Grants and Scholarships Received
In 2023, 53.14% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $7,991 at Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law is much lower than the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in Tennessee, the received percentage is much lower than the average of 76%.
| Percent Received | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law | 53.14% | $7,991 |
| All Law Schools | 81.23% | $22,897 |
| Public | 79.84% | $16,599 |
| Private | 82.32% | $27,821 |
| Tennessee Law Schools | 76.25% | $20,872 |
| Public | 70.36% | $7,496 |
| Private | 80.18% | $29,790 |
Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile
For 318 enrolled students, 169 students 53.14% received grants and/or scholarships. 8.88% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 31.95% received more than half amount of tuition.
For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $12,000 and the 25th percentile amount is $4,000.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 311 | 348 | 361 | 347 | 318 |
| Grants/Scholarships Received | 171 | 171 | 183 | 162 | 169 |
| Percent Received | 54.98% | 49.14% | 50.69% | 46.69% | 53.14% |
| Received Amount | |||||
| 25th Percentile | $4,500 | $6,379 | $4,790 | $5,000 | $4,000 |
| 50th Percentile | $7,205 | $10,000 | $6,420 | $9,000 | $7,991 |
| 75th Percentile | $10,000 | $13,754 | $10,000 | $12,796 | $12,000 |
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of those who received financial aid, 59.17% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 31.95% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 8.88% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. It means that 15 out of total 283 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Received | 171 | 174 | 186 | 165 | 169 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | 67.84% | 62.64% | 68.28% | 58.18% | 59.17% |
| Half to Full Tuition | 24.56% | 27.59% | 20.43% | 30.91% | 31.95% |
| Full Tuition | 2.92% | 3.51% | 4.92% | 7.41% | 7.10% |
| More than Full Tuition | 4.68% | 6.43% | 6.56% | 3.70% | 1.78% |
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