Mitchell Hamline School of Law Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2025 Tuition & Fees
The 2025 tuition & fees at Mitchell Hamline School of Law is $53,930 according to the Mitchell Hamline School of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to private law schools in U.S., Mitchell Hamline School of Law' tuition is similar to the average tuition of $56,676. Compared to private law schools in Minnesota, its tuition is similar to the average tuition of $51,155.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares Mitchell Hamline 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.
You can compare Mitchell Hamline School of Law with law schools that have similar tuition between $50K and $55K
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Hamline School of Law | $53,930 | |
| All Law Schools | $30,489 | $51,002 |
| Public | $30,489 | $43,678 |
| Private | $56,676 | |
| Minnesota Law Schools | $48,964 | $53,568 |
| Public | $48,964 | $58,396 |
| Private | $51,155 | |
* Average law school tuition is based on 2024 data because many law schools have not yet announced their 2025 tuition rates.
Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years
The tuition & fees at Mitchell Hamline School of Law has increased by 2.49% compared to last year. It has increased by 143.61% over the past 7 years from $22,138 to $53,930.
The 2026 estimated tuition & fees is $55,273 with $1,343 increase, if the this year's increase rate is applied. Based on the average increase rate over past 5 years, the 2026 estimated tuition & fees is $69,420, which is $15,490 more than this year.
| Tuition & Fees | Change % | |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | $22,138 | ▼- |
| 2019-2020 | $22,903 | ▲3.46% |
| 2020-2021 | $46,988 | ▲105.16% |
| 2021-2022 | $49,060 | ▲4.41% |
| 2022-2023 | $50,748 | ▲3.44% |
| 2023-2024 | $52,620 | ▲3.69% |
| 2024-2025 | $53,930 | ▲2.49% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2025 cost of attendance at Mitchell Hamline School of Law is $75,590. 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 $42,400. For detailed costs breakdown, see Mitchell Hamline School of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
| Costs | |
|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $75,590 |
| Tuition & Fees | $53,930 |
| Room & Board, Transportation | $19,260 |
| Books | $2,400 |
| Other Expenses | - |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $42,400 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $33,190 |
LL.M. Tuition
Mitchell Hamline School of Law has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $37,780.
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $37,780 |
| Room & Board | $17,964 |
| Books | $1,800 |
| Other Expenses | - |
| Cost of Attendance | $57,544 |
Financial Aid Statistics
Grants and Scholarships Received
In 2023, 101.08% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $33,190 at Mitchell Hamline School of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at Mitchell Hamline School of Law is much higher than the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in Minnesota, the received percentage is similar to the average of 96%.
| Percent Received | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Hamline School of Law | 101.08% | $33,190 |
| All Law Schools | 81.23% | $22,897 |
| Public | 79.84% | $16,599 |
| Private | 82.32% | $27,821 |
| Minnesota Law Schools | 96.24% | $29,537 |
| Public | 87.44% | $30,000 |
| Private | 100.65% | $29,306 |
Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile
For 1,281 enrolled students, 1,199 students 93.60% received grants and/or scholarships. 7.26% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 41.53% received more than half amount of tuition.
For full-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $44,512 and the 25th percentile amount is $19,948. For part-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $24,373 and the 25th percentile amount is $9,701.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time | |||||
| Enrollment | 442 | 413 | 581 | 407 | 441 |
| Grants/Scholarships Received | 445 | 468 | 466 | 490 | 375 |
| Percent Received | 100.68% | 113.32% | 80.21% | 120.39% | 85.03% |
| Received Amount | |||||
| 25th Percentile | $16,306 | $16,903 | $15,984 | $16,863 | $19,948 |
| 50th Percentile | $25,517 | $24,366 | $23,275 | $28,908 | $33,190 |
| 75th Percentile | $33,792 | $35,984 | $37,266 | $43,190 | $44,512 |
| Part-time | |||||
| Enrollment | 723 | 763 | 817 | 822 | 840 |
| Grants/Scholarships Received | 644 | 605 | 727 | 756 | 824 |
| Percent Received | 89.07% | 79.29% | 88.98% | 91.97% | 98.10% |
| Received Amount | |||||
| 25th Percentile | $4,814 | $8,125 | $7,582 | $8,700 | $9,701 |
| 50th Percentile | $10,990 | $13,215 | $13,452 | $14,520 | $14,516 |
| 75th Percentile | $18,915 | $21,200 | $21,310 | $22,500 | $24,373 |
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of full-time students who received financial aid, 28.00% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 55.47% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 16.53% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. For part-time students who received grants/scholarships, 12.74% of students received less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 35.19% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time | |||||
| Number Received | 445 | 468 | 466 | 490 | 375 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | 34.38% | 38.68% | 40.34% | 35.71% | 28.00% |
| Half to Full Tuition | 53.71% | 47.22% | 42.49% | 46.53% | 55.47% |
| Full Tuition | 11.91% | 14.10% | 17.17% | 17.76% | 16.53% |
| More than Full Tuition | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Part-time | |||||
| Number Received | 644 | 605 | 727 | 756 | 824 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | 53.57% | 58.68% | 57.77% | 57.14% | 61.77% |
| Half to Full Tuition | 40.53% | 35.37% | 38.38% | 38.89% | 35.19% |
| Full Tuition | 5.59% | 5.95% | 3.85% | 3.97% | 3.03% |
| More than Full Tuition | 0.31% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
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