Notre Dame Law School Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2025 Tuition & Fees
The 2025 tuition & fees at Notre Dame Law School is $71,126. Compared to private law schools in U.S., Notre Dame Law School' tuition is higher than the average tuition of $58,910. Compared to private law schools in Illinois, its tuition is similar to the average tuition of $65,881.
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 13.45% higher than undergraduate tuition and 13.80% 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 over $70K
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame Law School | $71,126 | |
| All Law Schools | $32,329 | $53,417 |
| Public | $32,329 | $45,874 |
| Private | $58,910 | |
| 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 Notre Dame Law School has increased by 3.97% compared to last year. It has increased by 12.88% over the past 5 years from $60,730 to $71,126.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $73,950 with $2,824 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 $72,959, which is $1,833 more than this year.
| Tuition | Fees | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-2021 | $62,590 | $500 | ▼- |
| 2021-2022 | $63,840 | $500 | ▲1.98% |
| 2022-2023 | $65,436 | $500 | ▲2.48% |
| 2023-2024 | $68,054 | $500 | ▲3.97% |
| 2024-2025 | $70,606 | $520 | ▲3.75% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2025 cost of attendance at Notre Dame Law School is $97,116. 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 $62,116.
| Costs | |
|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $97,116 |
| Tuition | $70,606 |
| Fees | $520 |
| On-Campus Living Costs | $25,990 |
| Off-Campus Living Costs | $25,990 |
| At-Home Living Costs | $11,140 |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $62,116 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $35,000 |
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 |
Financial Aid Statistics
Grants and Scholarships Received
In 2024, 91.97% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $35,000 at Notre Dame Law School.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at Notre Dame Law School is higher than the average percentage of 81.06%. Compared to law schools in Illinois, the received percentage is slightly higher than the average of 82%.
| Percent Received | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame Law School | 91.97% | $35,000 |
| All Law Schools | 81.06% | $23,746 |
| Public | 78.73% | $18,006 |
| Private | 82.88% | $28,194 |
| Illinois Law Schools | 81.72% | $26,187 |
| Public | 69.79% | $19,219 |
| Private | 89.67% | $30,833 |
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.
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 599 | 552 | 566 | 541 | 548 |
| Grants/Scholarships Received | 557 | 533 | 527 | 475 | 504 |
| Percent Received | 92.99% | 96.56% | 93.11% | 87.80% | 91.97% |
| Received Amount | |||||
| 25th Percentile | $15,000 | $18,000 | $20,000 | $20,000 | $20,000 |
| 50th Percentile | $25,000 | $27,000 | $30,000 | $30,000 | $35,000 |
| 75th Percentile | $35,000 | $39,045 | $40,000 | $45,000 | $50,000 |
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 573 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Received | 557 | 533 | 527 | 475 | 504 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | 70.02% | 65.10% | 54.27% | 53.47% | 49.21% |
| Half to Full Tuition | 29.44% | 33.96% | 43.26% | 41.26% | 43.65% |
| Full Tuition | 0.36% | 0.56% | 1.90% | 4.00% | 4.76% |
| More than Full Tuition | 0.18% | 0.38% | 0.57% | 1.26% | 2.38% |
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