University of Illinois College of Law Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2024 Tuition & Fees
The 2024 tuition & fees at University of Illinois College of Law is $41,893 for Illinois residents and $51,893 for out-of-state students according to the University of Illinois College of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to public law schools in U.S., University of Illinois College of Law' tuition is slightly higher than the average tuition of $43,678. Compared to public law schools in Illinois, its tuition is much higher than the average tuition of $34,177.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $18,060 for state residents and $39,192 for out-out-state students at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The average graduate tuition & fees is $18,837 for state residents and $33,640 for out-out-state students. The law school tuition is 32.41% higher than undergraduate tuition and 54.26% higher than graduate tuition at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares University of Illinois 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 Illinois College of Law with law schools that have similar tuition between $50K and $55K
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois College of Law | $41,893 | $51,893 |
| 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 College of Law has increased by 0.46% compared to last year. It has increased by 7.79% over the past 6 years from $48,143 to $51,893.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $52,130 with $237 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 $52,701, which is $808 more than this year.
| In-State | Out-of-State | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | $38,143 | $48,143 | ▼- |
| 2019-2020 | $38,171 | $48,171 | ▲0.06% |
| 2020-2021 | $37,981 | $47,981 | ▼-0.39% |
| 2021-2022 | $38,273 | $48,273 | ▲0.61% |
| 2022-2023 | $41,657 | $51,657 | ▲7.01% |
| 2023-2024 | $41,893 | $51,893 | ▲0.46% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2024 cost of attendance at University of Illinois College of Law is $60,957 for Illinois residents and $70,957 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 $35,057. For detailed costs breakdown, see University of Illinois College of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
| Illinois Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $60,957 | $70,957 |
| Tuition & Fees | $41,893 | $51,893 |
| Room & Board, Transportation | $14,514 | |
| Books | $1,800 | |
| Other Expenses | $2,750 | |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $25,057 | $35,057 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $35,900 | |
LL.M. Tuition
University of Illinois College of Law has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $54,782.
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $54,782 |
| Room & Board | $13,554 |
| Books | $1,800 |
| Other Expenses | $3,090 |
| Cost of Attendance | $73,226 |
Data Source: University of Illinois College of Law Bursar/Financial Office, IPEDS data center, https://law.illinois.edu/admissions/tuition-aid/
Financial Aid Statistics
Grants and Scholarships Received
In 2023, 97.71% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $35,900 at University of Illinois College of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at University of Illinois College of Law is much higher than the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in Illinois, the received percentage is slightly higher than the average of 83%.
| Percent Received | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois College of Law | 97.71% | $35,900 |
| 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 524 enrolled students, 512 students 97.71% received grants and/or scholarships. 1.56% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 77.54% received more than half amount of tuition.
For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $45,000 and the 25th percentile amount is $23,000.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 402 | 399 | 603 | 492 | 524 |
| Grants/Scholarships Received | 397 | 395 | 410 | 480 | 512 |
| Percent Received | 98.76% | 99.00% | 67.99% | 97.56% | 97.71% |
| Received Amount | |||||
| 25th Percentile | $22,500 | $23,000 | $23,000 | $25,000 | $23,000 |
| 50th Percentile | $35,000 | $35,000 | $35,000 | $35,000 | $35,900 |
| 75th Percentile | $40,836 | $45,000 | $45,000 | $45,000 | $45,000 |
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of those who received financial aid, 20.90% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 77.54% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 1.56% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. It means that 8 out of total 683 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Received | 397 | 395 | 410 | 480 | 512 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | 19.40% | 14.94% | 15.85% | 16.46% | 20.90% |
| Half to Full Tuition | 78.34% | 81.77% | 80.49% | 81.88% | 77.54% |
| Full Tuition | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.20% |
| More than Full Tuition | 2.27% | 3.29% | 3.66% | 1.67% | 1.37% |
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