University of Colorado Boulder School of Law Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2025 Tuition & Fees
The 2025 tuition & fees at University of Colorado Boulder School of Law is $36,494 for Colorado residents and $44,324 for out-of-state students. Compared to public law schools in U.S., University of Colorado Boulder School of Law' tuition is similar to the average tuition of $45,874.
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 5.68% higher than undergraduate tuition and 16.58% 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 | $36,494 | $44,324 |
| All Law Schools | $32,329 | $53,320 |
| Public | $32,329 | $45,874 |
| Private | $58,690 | |
* 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 University of Colorado Boulder School of Law has increased by 3.96% compared to last year. It has increased by 9.40% over the past 5 years from $38,590 to $44,324.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $46,080 with $1,756 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 $45,157, which is $833 more than this year.
| In-State | Out-of-State | Change % | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | Fees | Tuition | Fees | ||
| 2020-2021 | $29,718 | $2,114 | $36,504 | $2,114 | ▼- |
| 2021-2022 | $29,718 | $2,089 | $36,504 | $2,089 | ▼-0.06% |
| 2022-2023 | $31,518 | $1,909 | $38,700 | $1,909 | ▲5.22% |
| 2023-2024 | $32,778 | $2,031 | $40,248 | $2,031 | ▲4.11% |
| 2024-2025 | $34,416 | $2,078 | $42,246 | $2,078 | ▲4.84% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2025 cost of attendance at University of Colorado Boulder School of Law is $63,814 for Colorado residents and $71,644 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 $58,844.
| Colorado Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $63,814 | $71,644 |
| Tuition | $34,416 | $42,246 |
| Fees | $2,078 | $2,078 |
| On-Campus Living Costs | $27,320 | |
| Off-Campus Living Costs | $27,346 | |
| At-Home Living Costs | $19,848 | |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $51,014 | $58,844 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $12,800 | |
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 |
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