University of Illinois College of Law Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2025 Tuition & Fees
The 2025 tuition & fees at University of Illinois College of Law is $39,877 for Illinois residents and $49,877 for out-of-state students. Compared to public law schools in U.S., University of Illinois College of Law' tuition is similar to the average tuition of $45,874. Compared to public law schools in Illinois, its tuition is much higher than the average tuition of $31,904.
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 27.26% higher than undergraduate tuition and 48.27% 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 $45K and $50K
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois College of Law | $39,877 | $49,877 |
| All Law Schools | $32,329 | $53,320 |
| Public | $32,329 | $45,874 |
| Private | $58,690 | |
| Illinois Law Schools | $28,571 | $54,555 |
| Public | $28,571 | $31,904 |
| Private | $65,881 | |
* 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 Illinois College of Law has increased by 0.46% compared to last year. It has increased by 7.73% over the past 5 years from $48,171 to $49,877.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $50,105 with $228 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 $50,648, which is $771 more than this year.
| In-State | Out-of-State | Change % | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | Fees | Tuition | Fees | ||
| 2020-2021 | $35,000 | $2,956 | $45,000 | $2,956 | ▼- |
| 2021-2022 | $35,000 | $3,248 | $45,000 | $3,248 | ▲0.61% |
| 2022-2023 | $36,500 | $3,300 | $46,500 | $3,300 | ▲3.22% |
| 2023-2024 | $36,500 | $3,352 | $46,500 | $3,352 | ▲0.10% |
| 2024-2025 | $36,500 | $3,377 | $46,500 | $3,377 | ▲0.05% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2025 cost of attendance at University of Illinois College of Law is $61,849 for Illinois residents and $71,849 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 $35,649.
| Illinois Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $61,849 | $71,849 |
| Tuition | $36,500 | $46,500 |
| Fees | $3,377 | $3,377 |
| On-Campus Living Costs | $21,972 | |
| Off-Campus Living Costs | $21,972 | |
| At-Home Living Costs | $21,972 | |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $25,649 | $35,649 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $36,200 | |
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 |
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