S.J. Quinney College of Law Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2024 Tuition & Fees
The 2024 tuition & fees at S.J. Quinney College of Law is $33,634 for Utah residents and $43,598 for out-of-state students according to the S.J. Quinney College of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to public law schools in U.S., S.J. Quinney College of Law' tuition is similar to the average tuition of $43,678.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,315 for state residents and $29,837 for out-out-state students at University of Utah. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,448 for state residents and $27,056 for out-out-state students. The law school tuition is 46.12% higher than undergraduate tuition and 61.14% higher than graduate tuition at University of Utah.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares S.J. Quinney 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 S.J. Quinney College of Law with law schools that have similar tuition between $40K and $45K
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| S.J. Quinney College of Law | $33,634 | $43,598 |
| 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 S.J. Quinney College of Law is same as last year. It has increased by 17.80% over the past 6 years from $37,011 to $43,598.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $43,598 without 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 $45,150, which is $1,552 more than this year.
| In-State | Out-of-State | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | $28,354 | $37,011 | ▼- |
| 2019-2020 | $29,244 | $38,179 | ▲3.16% |
| 2020-2021 | $29,244 | $38,179 | ▲0.00% |
| 2021-2022 | $30,459 | $39,800 | ▲4.25% |
| 2022-2023 | $33,634 | $43,598 | ▲9.54% |
| 2023-2024 | $33,634 | $43,598 | ▲0.00% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2024 cost of attendance at S.J. Quinney College of Law is $57,270 for Utah residents and $67,234 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 $48,061. For detailed costs breakdown, see S.J. Quinney College of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
| Utah Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $57,270 | $67,234 |
| Tuition & Fees | $33,634 | $43,598 |
| Room & Board, Transportation | $15,300 | |
| Books | $2,136 | |
| Other Expenses | $6,200 | |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $38,097 | $48,061 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $19,173 | |
LL.M. Tuition
S.J. Quinney College of Law has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $33,634 for Utahresidents and $43,598 for out-of-state students.
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | |
| Utah Residents | $33,634 |
| Out-of-State | $43,598 |
| Room & Board | $15,300 |
| Books | $2,136 |
| Other Expenses | $6,200 |
| Cost of Attendance | |
| Utah Residents | $57,270 |
| Out-of-State | $67,234 |
Data Source: S.J. Quinney College of Law Bursar/Financial Office, IPEDS data center, https://sjquinney.utah.edu/financial-information-and-resources/
Financial Aid Statistics
Grants and Scholarships Received
In 2023, 89.21% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $19,173 at S.J. Quinney College of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at S.J. Quinney College of Law is slightly higher than the average percentage of 81.23%.
| Percent Received | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| S.J. Quinney College of Law | 89.21% | $19,173 |
| 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 278 enrolled students, 248 students 89.21% received grants and/or scholarships. 16.13% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 56.85% received more than half amount of tuition.
For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $31,732 and the 25th percentile amount is $16,280.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 282 | 294 | 293 | 288 | 278 |
| Grants/Scholarships Received | 155 | 163 | 194 | 227 | 248 |
| Percent Received | 54.96% | 55.44% | 66.21% | 78.82% | 89.21% |
| Received Amount | |||||
| 25th Percentile | $2,825 | $4,500 | $4,500 | $13,251 | $16,280 |
| 50th Percentile | $16,340 | $17,443 | $17,480 | $17,914 | $19,173 |
| 75th Percentile | $20,074 | $18,243 | $26,221 | $30,462 | $31,732 |
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of those who received financial aid, 27.02% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 56.85% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 16.13% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. It means that 40 out of total 320 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Received | 155 | 163 | 194 | 227 | 248 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | 44.52% | 42.94% | 41.24% | 28.19% | 27.02% |
| Half to Full Tuition | 50.97% | 51.53% | 41.24% | 54.63% | 56.85% |
| Full Tuition | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 8.37% | 2.82% |
| More than Full Tuition | 4.52% | 5.52% | 17.53% | 8.81% | 13.31% |
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