University of Colorado Boulder School of Law Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2024 Tuition & Fees
The 2024 tuition & fees at University of Colorado Boulder School of Law is $34,747 for Colorado residents and $42,217 for out-of-state students according to the University of Colorado Boulder School of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to public law schools in U.S., University of Colorado Boulder School of Law' tuition is similar to the average tuition of $43,678.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $15,556 for state residents and $41,943 for out-out-state students at University of Colorado Boulder. The average graduate tuition & fees is $17,462 for state residents and $38,020 for out-out-state students. The law school tuition is 0.65% higher than undergraduate tuition and 11.04% higher than graduate tuition at University of Colorado Boulder.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares University of Colorado Boulder 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 University of Colorado Boulder School of Law with law schools that have similar tuition between $40K and $45K
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado Boulder School of Law | $34,747 | $42,217 |
| 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 University of Colorado Boulder School of Law has increased by 3.96% compared to last year. It has increased by 9.31% over the past 6 years from $38,622 to $42,217.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $43,890 with $1,673 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 $43,003, which is $786 more than this year.
| In-State | Out-of-State | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | $31,836 | $38,622 | ▼- |
| 2019-2020 | $31,804 | $38,590 | ▼-0.08% |
| 2020-2021 | $31,770 | $38,556 | ▼-0.09% |
| 2021-2022 | $32,749 | $39,673 | ▲2.90% |
| 2022-2023 | $33,426 | $40,608 | ▲2.36% |
| 2023-2024 | $34,747 | $42,217 | ▲3.96% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2024 cost of attendance at University of Colorado Boulder School of Law is $56,357 for Colorado residents and $63,827 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 $51,467. For detailed costs breakdown, see University of Colorado Boulder School of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
| Colorado Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $56,357 | $63,827 |
| Tuition & Fees | $34,747 | $42,217 |
| Room & Board, Transportation | $18,540 | |
| Books | $1,460 | |
| Other Expenses | $1,610 | |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $43,997 | $51,467 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $12,360 | |
LL.M. Tuition
University of Colorado Boulder School of Law has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $29,328 for Coloradoresidents and $37,658 for out-of-state students.
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | |
| Colorado Residents | $29,328 |
| Out-of-State | $37,658 |
| Room & Board | $23,416 |
| Books | $1,460 |
| Other Expenses | - |
| Cost of Attendance | |
| Colorado Residents | $54,204 |
| Out-of-State | $62,534 |
Data Source: University of Colorado Boulder School of Law Bursar/Financial Office, IPEDS data center, https://www.colorado.edu/law/academics/degrees/llm-degree
Financial Aid Statistics
Grants and Scholarships Received
In 2023, 83.99% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $12,360 at University of Colorado Boulder School of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at University of Colorado Boulder School of Law is similar to the average percentage of 81.23%.
| Percent Received | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado Boulder School of Law | 83.99% | $12,360 |
| 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 506 enrolled students, 425 students 83.99% received grants and/or scholarships. 4.94% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 29.18% received more than half amount of tuition.
For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $24,720 and the 25th percentile amount is $10,000.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 512 | 526 | 522 | 512 | 506 |
| Grants/Scholarships Received | 420 | 427 | 427 | 417 | 425 |
| Percent Received | 82.03% | 81.18% | 81.80% | 81.45% | 83.99% |
| Received Amount | |||||
| 25th Percentile | $10,000 | $6,500 | $10,000 | $9,305 | $10,000 |
| 50th Percentile | $11,500 | $11,000 | $12,000 | $11,500 | $12,360 |
| 75th Percentile | $18,500 | $29,718 | $24,000 | $24,000 | $24,720 |
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of those who received financial aid, 65.88% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 29.18% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 4.94% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. It means that 21 out of total 525 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Received | 420 | 427 | 427 | 417 | 425 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | 67.14% | 67.68% | 68.85% | 66.19% | 65.88% |
| Half to Full Tuition | 28.57% | 26.70% | 28.81% | 31.41% | 29.18% |
| Full Tuition | 1.19% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| More than Full Tuition | 3.10% | 5.62% | 2.34% | 2.40% | 4.94% |
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