Southern Illinois University School of Law Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2025 Tuition & Fees
The 2025 tuition & fees at Southern Illinois University School of Law is $21,768. Compared to public law schools in U.S., Southern Illinois University School of Law' tuition is much lower than the average tuition of $45,874. Compared to public law schools in Illinois, its tuition is much lower than the average tuition of $31,904.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $13,244 for state residents and $13,244 for out-out-state students at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. The average graduate tuition & fees is $14,148 for state residents and $31,050 for out-out-state students. The law school tuition is 64.36% higher than undergraduate tuition and 29.89% lower than graduate tuition at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares Southern Illinois University School 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 Southern Illinois University School of Law with law schools that have similar tuition under $30K
In-State | Out-of-State | |
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Southern Illinois University School of Law | $21,768 | |
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 Southern Illinois University School of Law has decreased by 9.19% compared to last year. It has not risen in the past changed over past 5 years.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $19,767 with - 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 $20,556, which is - more than this year.
Tuition | Fees | Change % | |
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2020-2021 | $13,128 | $3,510 | ▼- |
2021-2022 | $16,957 | $4,508 | ▲29.01% |
2022-2023 | $16,957 | $4,598 | ▲0.42% |
2023-2024 | $16,957 | $4,598 | ▲0.00% |
2024-2025 | $16,957 | $4,811 | ▲0.99% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2025 cost of attendance at Southern Illinois University School of Law is $37,842. 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 $28,342.
Costs | |
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Cost of Attendance | $37,842 |
Tuition | $16,957 |
Fees | $4,811 |
On-Campus Living Costs | $16,074 |
Off-Campus Living Costs | $18,561 |
At-Home Living Costs | $6,773 |
COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $28,342 |
Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $9,500 |
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