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
2025 Southern Illinois University School of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
In-StateOut-of-State
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.

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.
Southern Illinois University School of Law Cost of Attendance
Costs
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