Notre Dame Law School Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2024 Tuition & Fees
The 2024 tuition & fees at Notre Dame Law School is $68,554 according to the Notre Dame Law School Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to private law schools in U.S., Notre Dame Law School' tuition is higher than the average tuition of $56,676. Compared to private law schools in Illinois, its tuition is similar to the average tuition of $64,151.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $62,693 at University of Notre Dame. The average graduate tuition & fees is $62,502. The law school tuition is 9.35% higher than undergraduate tuition and 9.68% higher than graduate tuition at University of Notre Dame.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares Notre Dame Law School'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 Notre Dame Law School with law schools that have similar tuition between $65K and $70K
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame Law School | $68,554 | |
| All Law Schools | $30,489 | $51,002 |
| Public | $30,489 | $43,678 |
| Private | $56,676 | |
| Illinois Law Schools | $29,877 | $52,161 |
| Public | $29,877 | $34,177 |
| Private | $64,151 | |
Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years
The tuition & fees at Notre Dame Law School has increased by 3.97% compared to last year. It has increased by 17.47% over the past 6 years from $58,358 to $68,554.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $71,276 with $2,722 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 $70,949, which is $2,395 more than this year.
| Tuition & Fees | Change % | |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | $58,358 | ▼- |
| 2019-2020 | $60,730 | ▲4.06% |
| 2020-2021 | $63,080 | ▲3.87% |
| 2021-2022 | $64,340 | ▲2.00% |
| 2022-2023 | $65,936 | ▲2.48% |
| 2023-2024 | $68,554 | ▲3.97% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2024 cost of attendance at Notre Dame Law School is $92,744. 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 $62,744. For detailed costs breakdown, see Notre Dame Law School's bursar/financial aid page.
| Costs | |
|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $92,744 |
| Tuition & Fees | $68,554 |
| Room & Board, Transportation | $15,750 |
| Books | $1,750 |
| Other Expenses | $6,690 |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $62,744 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $30,000 |
LL.M. Tuition
Notre Dame Law School has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $68,554.
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $68,554 |
| Room & Board | $15,750 |
| Books | $1,750 |
| Other Expenses | $6,690 |
| Cost of Attendance | $92,744 |
Data Source: Notre Dame Law School Bursar/Financial Office, IPEDS data center, https://law.nd.edu/admissions/cost-of-attendance/
Financial Aid Statistics
Grants and Scholarships Received
In 2023, 87.80% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $30,000 at Notre Dame Law School.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at Notre Dame Law School is slightly higher than the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in Illinois, the received percentage is similar to the average of 83%.
| Percent Received | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame Law School | 87.80% | $30,000 |
| All Law Schools | 81.23% | $22,897 |
| Public | 79.84% | $16,599 |
| Private | 82.32% | $27,821 |
| Illinois Law Schools | 83.06% | $25,117 |
| Public | 75.29% | $17,992 |
| Private | 88.25% | $29,867 |
Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile
For 541 enrolled students, 475 students 87.80% received grants and/or scholarships. 5.26% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 41.26% received more than half amount of tuition.
For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $45,000 and the 25th percentile amount is $20,000.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 587 | 599 | 552 | 566 | 541 |
| Grants/Scholarships Received | 529 | 557 | 533 | 527 | 475 |
| Percent Received | 90.12% | 92.99% | 96.56% | 93.11% | 87.80% |
| Received Amount | |||||
| 25th Percentile | $15,000 | $15,000 | $18,000 | $20,000 | $20,000 |
| 50th Percentile | $25,000 | $25,000 | $27,000 | $30,000 | $30,000 |
| 75th Percentile | $35,000 | $35,000 | $39,045 | $40,000 | $45,000 |
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of those who received financial aid, 53.47% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 41.26% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 5.26% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. It means that 25 out of total 565 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Received | 529 | 557 | 533 | 527 | 475 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | 63.89% | 70.02% | 65.10% | 54.27% | 53.47% |
| Half to Full Tuition | 35.35% | 29.44% | 33.96% | 43.26% | 41.26% |
| Full Tuition | 0.57% | 0.36% | 0.56% | 1.90% | 4.00% |
| More than Full Tuition | 0.19% | 0.18% | 0.38% | 0.57% | 1.26% |
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