University of Cincinnati College of Law Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2024 Tuition & Fees
The 2024 tuition & fees at University of Cincinnati College of Law is $24,010 for Ohio residents and $29,010 for out-of-state students according to the University of Cincinnati College of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to public law schools in U.S., University of Cincinnati College of Law' tuition is much lower than the average tuition of $43,678. Compared to public law schools in Ohio, its tuition is similar to the average tuition of $32,029.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $12,906 for state residents and $28,240 for out-out-state students at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus. The average graduate tuition & fees is $14,902 for state residents and $26,674 for out-out-state students. The law school tuition is 2.73% higher than undergraduate tuition and 8.76% higher than graduate tuition at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares University of Cincinnati 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 University of Cincinnati College of Law with law schools that have similar tuition under $30K
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Cincinnati College of Law | $24,010 | $29,010 |
| All Law Schools | $30,489 | $51,002 |
| Public | $30,489 | $43,678 |
| Private | $56,676 | |
| Ohio Law Schools | $27,893 | $37,574 |
| Public | $27,893 | $32,029 |
| Private | $44,506 | |
Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years
The tuition & fees at University of Cincinnati College of Law is same as last year. It has not risen in the past changed over past 6 years.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $29,010 without increase, if the this year's increase rate is applied.
| In-State | Out-of-State | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | $24,010 | $29,010 | ▼- |
| 2019-2020 | $24,010 | $29,010 | ▲0.00% |
| 2020-2021 | $24,010 | $29,010 | ▲0.00% |
| 2021-2022 | $24,010 | $29,010 | ▲0.00% |
| 2022-2023 | $24,010 | $29,010 | ▲0.00% |
| 2023-2024 | $24,010 | $29,010 | ▲0.00% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2024 cost of attendance at University of Cincinnati College of Law is $49,032 for Ohio residents and $54,032 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 $37,086. For detailed costs breakdown, see University of Cincinnati College of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
| Ohio Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $49,032 | $54,032 |
| Tuition & Fees | $24,010 | $29,010 |
| Room & Board, Transportation | $18,842 | |
| Books | $1,500 | |
| Other Expenses | $4,680 | |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $32,086 | $37,086 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $16,946 | |
LL.M. Tuition
University of Cincinnati College of Law has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $29,010.
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $29,010 |
| Room & Board | $18,842 |
| Books | $1,500 |
| Other Expenses | $4,680 |
| Cost of Attendance | $54,032 |
Data Source: University of Cincinnati College of Law Bursar/Financial Office, IPEDS data center, https://law.uc.edu/admissions-aid/tuition-and-aid/tuition---cost-of-attendance.html
Financial Aid Statistics
Grants and Scholarships Received
In 2023, 96.13% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $16,946 at University of Cincinnati College of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at University of Cincinnati College of Law is higher than the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in Ohio, the received percentage is similar to the average of 91%.
| Percent Received | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Cincinnati College of Law | 96.13% | $16,946 |
| All Law Schools | 81.23% | $22,897 |
| Public | 79.84% | $16,599 |
| Private | 82.32% | $27,821 |
| Ohio Law Schools | 90.90% | $21,773 |
| Public | 86.00% | $16,201 |
| Private | 97.02% | $28,738 |
Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile
For 388 enrolled students, 373 students 96.13% received grants and/or scholarships. 14.21% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 59.52% received more than half amount of tuition.
For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $22,689 and the 25th percentile amount is $6,199.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 361 | 363 | 391 | 392 | 388 |
| Grants/Scholarships Received | 342 | 368 | 368 | 372 | 373 |
| Percent Received | 94.74% | 101.38% | 94.12% | 94.90% | 96.13% |
| Received Amount | |||||
| 25th Percentile | $10,000 | $10,000 | $11,000 | $11,000 | $6,199 |
| 50th Percentile | $13,500 | $15,000 | $16,000 | $17,510 | $16,946 |
| 75th Percentile | $17,000 | $18,000 | $20,400 | $21,500 | $22,689 |
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of those who received financial aid, 26.27% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 59.52% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 14.21% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. It means that 53 out of total 455 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Received | 342 | 368 | 368 | 372 | 373 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | 30.99% | 30.43% | 27.72% | 27.42% | 26.27% |
| Half to Full Tuition | 61.40% | 62.23% | 59.78% | 61.02% | 59.52% |
| Full Tuition | 7.60% | 7.34% | 12.50% | 10.75% | 14.21% |
| More than Full Tuition | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.81% | 0.00% |
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