University of Illinois Chicago School of Law Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2024 Tuition & Fees
The 2024 tuition & fees at University of Illinois Chicago School of Law is $32,508 for Illinois residents and $39,708 for out-of-state students according to the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to public law schools in U.S., University of Illinois Chicago School of Law' tuition is similar to the average tuition of $43,678. Compared to public law schools in Illinois, its tuition is slightly higher than the average tuition of $34,177.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $15,816 for state residents and $31,505 for out-out-state students at University of Illinois Chicago. The average graduate tuition & fees is $17,268 for state residents and $28,641 for out-out-state students. The law school tuition is 26.04% higher than undergraduate tuition and 38.64% higher than graduate tuition at University of Illinois Chicago.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares University of Illinois Chicago 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 Illinois Chicago School of Law with law schools that have similar tuition between $35K and $40K
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois Chicago School of Law | $32,508 | $39,708 |
| All Law Schools | $30,489 | $51,002 |
| Public | $30,489 | $43,678 |
| Private | $56,676 | |
| Illinois Law Schools | $29,877 | $52,161 |
| Public | $29,877 | $34,177 |
| Private | $64,151 | |
Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years
The tuition & fees at University of Illinois Chicago School of Law has increased by 1.06% compared to last year. It has increased by 1.06% over the past 5 years from $39,290 to $39,708.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $40,130 with $422 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 $39,792, which is $84 more than this year.
| In-State | Out-of-State | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-2020 | $32,090 | $39,290 | ▼- |
| 2020-2021 | $39,322 | $48,322 | ▲22.99% |
| 2021-2022 | $39,350 | $48,350 | ▲0.06% |
| 2022-2023 | $32,090 | $39,290 | ▼-18.74% |
| 2023-2024 | $32,508 | $39,708 | ▲1.06% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2024 cost of attendance at University of Illinois Chicago School of Law is $54,334 for Illinois residents and $61,534 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 $39,034. For detailed costs breakdown, see University of Illinois Chicago School of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
| Illinois Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $54,334 | $61,534 |
| Tuition & Fees | $32,508 | $39,708 |
| Room & Board, Transportation | $15,926 | |
| Books | $1,400 | |
| Other Expenses | $4,500 | |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $31,834 | $39,034 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $22,500 | |
LL.M. Tuition
University of Illinois Chicago School of Law has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $32,508 for Illinoisresidents and $39,708 for out-of-state students.
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | |
| Illinois Residents | $32,508 |
| Out-of-State | $39,708 |
| Room & Board | $15,926 |
| Books | $1,400 |
| Other Expenses | $4,500 |
| Cost of Attendance | |
| Illinois Residents | $54,334 |
| Out-of-State | $61,534 |
Data Source: University of Illinois Chicago School of Law Bursar/Financial Office, IPEDS data center, https://law.uic.edu/admission/tuition/
Financial Aid Statistics
Grants and Scholarships Received
In 2023, 59.84% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $22,500 at University of Illinois Chicago School of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at University of Illinois Chicago School of Law is much lower than the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in Illinois, the received percentage is lower than the average of 83%.
| Percent Received | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois Chicago School of Law | 59.84% | $22,500 |
| All Law Schools | 81.23% | $22,897 |
| Public | 79.84% | $16,599 |
| Private | 82.32% | $27,821 |
| Illinois Law Schools | 83.06% | $25,117 |
| Public | 75.29% | $17,992 |
| Private | 88.25% | $29,867 |
Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile
For 1,044 enrolled students, 619 students 59.29% received grants and/or scholarships. 2.10% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 55.74% received more than half amount of tuition.
For full-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $33,600 and the 25th percentile amount is $10,800. For part-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $20,802 and the 25th percentile amount is $5,925.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time | |||||
| Enrollment | 708 | 768 | 816 | 834 | 864 |
| Grants/Scholarships Received | 510 | 524 | 580 | 540 | 517 |
| Percent Received | 72.03% | 68.23% | 71.08% | 64.75% | 59.84% |
| Received Amount | |||||
| 25th Percentile | $18,000 | $15,225 | $10,920 | $9,600 | $10,800 |
| 50th Percentile | $25,041 | $25,000 | $22,500 | $22,500 | $22,500 |
| 75th Percentile | $36,000 | $34,800 | $32,400 | $33,750 | $33,600 |
| Part-time | |||||
| Enrollment | 244 | 239 | 213 | 211 | 180 |
| Grants/Scholarships Received | 104 | 94 | 110 | 103 | 102 |
| Percent Received | 42.62% | 39.33% | 51.64% | 48.82% | 56.67% |
| Received Amount | |||||
| 25th Percentile | $7,663 | $5,760 | $5,400 | $6,300 | $5,925 |
| 50th Percentile | $15,803 | $12,000 | $11,340 | $13,800 | $15,675 |
| 75th Percentile | $22,500 | $20,700 | $20,280 | $20,400 | $20,802 |
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of full-time students who received financial aid, 43.52% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 54.74% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 1.74% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. For part-time students who received grants/scholarships, 220.59% of students received less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 60.78% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time | |||||
| Number Received | 510 | 524 | 580 | 540 | 517 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | 39.22% | 27.48% | 33.28% | 46.30% | 43.52% |
| Half to Full Tuition | 38.63% | 43.51% | 37.24% | 52.22% | 54.74% |
| Full Tuition | 19.22% | 26.72% | 26.90% | 0.00% | 0.58% |
| More than Full Tuition | 2.94% | 2.29% | 2.59% | 1.48% | 1.16% |
| Part-time | |||||
| Number Received | 104 | 94 | 110 | 103 | 102 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | 36.54% | 36.17% | 41.82% | 38.83% | 35.29% |
| Half to Full Tuition | 49.04% | 38.30% | 28.18% | 60.19% | 60.78% |
| Full Tuition | 8.65% | 21.28% | 23.64% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| More than Full Tuition | 5.77% | 4.26% | 6.36% | 0.97% | 3.92% |
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