Salmon P. Chase College of Law Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2024 Tuition & Fees
The 2024 tuition & fees at Salmon P. Chase College of Law is $24,619 for Kentucky residents and $38,165 for out-of-state students according to the Salmon P. Chase College of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to public law schools in U.S., Salmon P. Chase College of Law' tuition is slightly lower than the average tuition of $43,678.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,896 for state residents and $21,480 for out-out-state students at Northern Kentucky University. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,590 for state residents and $16,044 for out-out-state students. The law school tuition is 77.68% higher than undergraduate tuition and 137.88% higher than graduate tuition at Northern Kentucky University.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares Salmon P. Chase 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 Salmon P. Chase College of Law with law schools that have similar tuition between $35K and $40K
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Salmon P. Chase College of Law | $24,619 | $38,165 |
| All Law Schools | $30,489 | $51,002 |
| Public | $30,489 | $43,678 |
| Private | $56,676 | |
Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years
The tuition & fees at Salmon P. Chase College of Law has increased by 4.99% compared to last year. It has increased by 14.70% over the past 6 years from $33,274 to $38,165.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $40,068 with $1,903 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 $39,287, which is $1,122 more than this year.
| In-State | Out-of-State | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | $20,716 | $33,274 | ▼- |
| 2019-2020 | $21,730 | $34,912 | ▲4.92% |
| 2020-2021 | $21,730 | $34,912 | ▲0.00% |
| 2021-2022 | $21,730 | $34,912 | ▲0.00% |
| 2022-2023 | $23,534 | $36,352 | ▲4.12% |
| 2023-2024 | $24,619 | $38,165 | ▲4.99% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2024 cost of attendance at Salmon P. Chase College of Law is $44,499 for Kentucky residents and $58,045 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 $40,045. For detailed costs breakdown, see Salmon P. Chase College of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
| Kentucky Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $44,499 | $58,045 |
| Tuition & Fees | $24,619 | $38,165 |
| Room & Board, Transportation | $13,350 | |
| Books | $1,000 | |
| Other Expenses | $5,530 | |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $26,499 | $40,045 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $18,000 | |
LL.M. Tuition
Salmon P. Chase College of Law has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $24,816.
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $24,816 |
| Room & Board | $13,350 |
| Books | $1,000 |
| Other Expenses | $5,530 |
| Cost of Attendance | $44,696 |
Data Source: Salmon P. Chase College of Law Bursar/Financial Office, IPEDS data center, https://inside.nku.edu/studentaccountservices/tuition.html
Financial Aid Statistics
Grants and Scholarships Received
In 2023, 63.24% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $18,000 at Salmon P. Chase College of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at Salmon P. Chase College of Law is much lower than the average percentage of 81.23%.
| Percent Received | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Salmon P. Chase College of Law | 63.24% | $18,000 |
| All Law Schools | 81.23% | $22,897 |
| Public | 79.84% | $16,599 |
| Private | 82.32% | $27,821 |
Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile
For 375 enrolled students, 211 students 56.27% received grants and/or scholarships. 1.42% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 62.09% received more than half amount of tuition.
For full-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $18,500 and the 25th percentile amount is $12,000. For part-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $16,136 and the 25th percentile amount is $7,125.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time | |||||
| Enrollment | 281 | 285 | 275 | 290 | 272 |
| Grants/Scholarships Received | 139 | 135 | 191 | 261 | 172 |
| Percent Received | 49.47% | 47.37% | 69.45% | 90.00% | 63.24% |
| Received Amount | |||||
| 25th Percentile | $7,550 | $7,175 | $5,000 | $1,500 | $12,000 |
| 50th Percentile | $12,000 | $12,000 | $12,000 | $11,500 | $18,000 |
| 75th Percentile | $18,000 | $16,000 | $18,000 | $18,500 | $18,500 |
| Part-time | |||||
| Enrollment | 141 | 128 | 125 | 112 | 103 |
| Grants/Scholarships Received | 52 | 46 | 77 | 47 | 39 |
| Percent Received | 36.88% | 35.94% | 61.60% | 41.96% | 37.86% |
| Received Amount | |||||
| 25th Percentile | $8,000 | $8,000 | $5,000 | $1,000 | $7,125 |
| 50th Percentile | $10,000 | $10,000 | $7,000 | $4,250 | $10,000 |
| 75th Percentile | $14,364 | $15,000 | $10,750 | $9,250 | $16,136 |
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of full-time students who received financial aid, 29.65% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 69.19% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 1.16% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. For part-time students who received grants/scholarships, 130.77% of students received less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 30.77% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time | |||||
| Number Received | 139 | 135 | 191 | 261 | 172 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | 43.88% | 47.41% | 60.21% | 55.94% | 29.65% |
| Half to Full Tuition | 51.08% | 45.93% | 34.03% | 36.02% | 69.19% |
| Full Tuition | 5.04% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| More than Full Tuition | 0.00% | 6.67% | 5.76% | 8.05% | 1.16% |
| Part-time | |||||
| Number Received | 52 | 46 | 77 | 47 | 39 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | 59.62% | 63.04% | 71.43% | 100.00% | 64.10% |
| Half to Full Tuition | 36.54% | 34.78% | 23.38% | 0.00% | 30.77% |
| Full Tuition | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| More than Full Tuition | 3.85% | 2.17% | 5.19% | 0.00% | 2.56% |
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