Northern Illinois University College of Law Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2025 Tuition & Fees
The 2025 tuition & fees at Northern Illinois University College of Law is $24,067. Compared to public law schools in U.S., Northern Illinois University College of Law' tuition is much lower than the average tuition of $45,874. Compared to public law schools in Illinois, its tuition is lower than the average tuition of $31,904.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $12,506 for state residents and $12,506 for out-out-state students at Northern Illinois University. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,090 for state residents and $9,090 for out-out-state students. The law school tuition is 92.44% higher than undergraduate tuition and 164.76% higher than graduate tuition at Northern Illinois University.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares Northern Illinois University College 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 Northern Illinois University College of Law with law schools that have similar tuition under $30K
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Illinois University College of Law | $24,067 | |
| All Law Schools | $32,329 | $53,320 |
| Public | $32,329 | $45,874 |
| Private | $58,690 | |
| Illinois Law Schools | $28,571 | $54,555 |
| Public | $28,571 | $31,904 |
| Private | $65,881 | |
* 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 Northern Illinois University College of Law has increased by 4.41% compared to last year. It has not risen in the past changed over past 5 years.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $25,127 with $1,060 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 $23,876, which is - more than this year.
| Tuition | Fees | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-2021 | $21,970 | $100 | ▼- |
| 2021-2022 | $21,994 | $200 | ▲0.56% |
| 2022-2023 | $22,159 | $400 | ▲1.64% |
| 2023-2024 | $23,153 | $400 | ▲4.41% |
| 2024-2025 | $23,667 | $400 | ▲2.18% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2025 cost of attendance at Northern Illinois University College of Law is $47,091. 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 $38,817.
| Costs | |
|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $47,091 |
| Tuition | $23,667 |
| Fees | $400 |
| On-Campus Living Costs | $23,024 |
| Off-Campus Living Costs | $23,024 |
| At-Home Living Costs | $23,024 |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $38,817 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $8,274 |
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