The University of Alabama School of Law Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2023 Tuition & Fees
The 2023 tuition & fees at The University of Alabama School of Law is $24,080 for Alabama residents and $44,470 for out-of-state students according to the The University of Alabama School of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to public law schools in U.S., The University of Alabama School of Law' tuition is similar to the average tuition of $43,678. Compared to public law schools in Alabama, its tuition is similar to the average tuition of $44,470.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $11,900 for state residents and $33,200 for out-out-state students at The University of Alabama. The average graduate tuition & fees is $11,740 for state residents and $33,040 for out-out-state students. The law school tuition is 33.95% higher than undergraduate tuition and 34.59% higher than graduate tuition at The University of Alabama.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares The University of Alabama 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 The University of Alabama School of Law with law schools that have similar tuition between $40K and $45K
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Alabama School of Law | $24,080 | $44,470 |
| All Law Schools | $30,489 | $51,002 |
| Public | $30,489 | $43,678 |
| Private | $56,676 | |
| Alabama Law Schools | $24,080 | $43,202 |
| Public | $24,080 | $44,470 |
| Private | $42,568 | |
Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years
The tuition & fees at The University of Alabama School of Law has increased by 2.56% compared to last year. It has increased by 6.21% over the past 5 years from $41,870 to $44,470.
The 2024 estimated tuition & fees is $45,608 with $1,138 increase, if the this year's increase rate is applied. Based on the average increase rate over past 5 years, the 2024 estimated tuition & fees is $45,022, which is $552 more than this year.
| In-State | Out-of-State | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | $23,610 | $41,870 | ▼- |
| 2019-2020 | $23,610 | $43,060 | ▲2.84% |
| 2020-2021 | $23,910 | $43,360 | ▲0.70% |
| 2021-2022 | $23,910 | $43,360 | ▲0.00% |
| 2022-2023 | $24,080 | $44,470 | ▲2.56% |
LL.M. Tuition
The University of Alabama School of Law has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $1,822.
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $1,822 (per credit) |
| Room & Board | - |
| Books | - |
| Other Expenses | - |
Data Source: The University of Alabama School of Law Bursar/Financial Office, IPEDS data center, https://studentaccounts.ua.edu/cost/tuition-rates/#LLM
Financial Aid Statistics
Grants and Scholarships Received
In 2023, 91.06% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $22,000 at The University of Alabama School of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at The University of Alabama School of Law is higher than the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in Alabama, the received percentage is slightly lower than the average of 101%.
| Percent Received | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Alabama School of Law | 91.06% | $22,000 |
| All Law Schools | 81.23% | $22,897 |
| Public | 79.84% | $16,599 |
| Private | 82.32% | $27,821 |
| Alabama Law Schools | 101.47% | $17,867 |
| Public | 91.06% | $22,000 |
| Private | 106.68% | $15,800 |
Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile
For 425 enrolled students, 387 students 91.06% received grants and/or scholarships. 28.68% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 42.12% received more than half amount of tuition.
For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $29,080 and the 25th percentile amount is $12,250.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 381 | 379 | 378 | 412 | 425 |
| Grants/Scholarships Received | 292 | 326 | 336 | 370 | 387 |
| Percent Received | 76.64% | 86.02% | 88.89% | 89.81% | 91.06% |
| Received Amount | |||||
| 25th Percentile | $12,000 | $15,000 | $12,000 | $12,000 | $12,250 |
| 50th Percentile | $22,100 | $24,000 | $22,000 | $23,000 | $22,000 |
| 75th Percentile | $30,000 | $35,000 | $30,000 | $33,000 | $29,080 |
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of those who received financial aid, 29.20% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 42.12% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 28.68% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. It means that 111 out of total 473 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Received | 292 | 326 | 336 | 370 | 387 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | 28.42% | 26.38% | 28.87% | 25.14% | 29.20% |
| Half to Full Tuition | 46.92% | 50.61% | 51.19% | 46.76% | 42.12% |
| Full Tuition | 2.40% | 4.91% | 1.79% | 2.16% | 5.17% |
| More than Full Tuition | 22.26% | 18.10% | 18.15% | 25.95% | 23.51% |
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