University of Iowa College of Law Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2024 Tuition & Fees
The 2024 tuition & fees at University of Iowa College of Law is $31,426 for Iowa residents and $51,955 for out-of-state students according to the University of Iowa College of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to public law schools in U.S., University of Iowa College of Law' tuition is slightly higher than the average tuition of $43,678.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,964 for state residents and $32,927 for out-out-state students at University of Iowa. The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,211 for state residents and $34,882 for out-out-state students. The law school tuition is 57.79% higher than undergraduate tuition and 48.95% higher than graduate tuition at University of Iowa.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares University of Iowa 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 Iowa College of Law with law schools that have similar tuition between $50K and $55K
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Iowa College of Law | $31,426 | $51,955 |
| 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 Iowa College of Law has increased by 3.94% compared to last year. It has increased by 10.96% over the past 6 years from $46,824 to $51,955.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $54,000 with $2,045 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 $53,094, which is $1,139 more than this year.
| In-State | Out-of-State | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | $27,344 | $46,824 | ▼- |
| 2019-2020 | $28,151 | $47,766 | ▲2.01% |
| 2020-2021 | $28,151 | $47,766 | ▲0.00% |
| 2021-2022 | $29,132 | $48,747 | ▲2.05% |
| 2022-2023 | $30,152 | $49,987 | ▲2.54% |
| 2023-2024 | $31,426 | $51,955 | ▲3.94% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2024 cost of attendance at University of Iowa College of Law is $54,202 for Iowa residents and $74,731 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 $46,686. For detailed costs breakdown, see University of Iowa College of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
| Iowa Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $54,202 | $74,731 |
| Tuition & Fees | $31,426 | $51,955 |
| Room & Board, Transportation | $18,202 | |
| Books | $1,800 | |
| Other Expenses | $2,774 | |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $26,157 | $46,686 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $28,045 | |
LL.M. Tuition
University of Iowa College of Law has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $28,668 for Iowaresidents and $32,895 for out-of-state students.
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | |
| Iowa Residents | $28,668 |
| Out-of-State | $32,895 |
| Room & Board | $18,202 |
| Books | $1,800 |
| Other Expenses | $2,774 |
| Cost of Attendance | |
| Iowa Residents | $51,444 |
| Out-of-State | $55,671 |
Data Source: University of Iowa College of Law Bursar/Financial Office, IPEDS data center, https://tuition.ais.its.uiowa.edu/rates
Financial Aid Statistics
Grants and Scholarships Received
In 2023, 71.40% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $28,045 at University of Iowa College of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at University of Iowa College of Law is lower than the average percentage of 81.23%.
| Percent Received | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Iowa College of Law | 71.40% | $28,045 |
| 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 500 enrolled students, 357 students 71.40% received grants and/or scholarships. 27.45% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 44.26% received more than half amount of tuition.
For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $30,152 and the 25th percentile amount is $11,444.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 418 | 431 | 473 | 500 | 500 |
| Grants/Scholarships Received | 319 | 337 | 324 | 333 | 357 |
| Percent Received | 76.32% | 78.19% | 68.50% | 66.60% | 71.40% |
| Received Amount | |||||
| 25th Percentile | $19,480 | $18,805 | $13,250 | $20,000 | $11,444 |
| 50th Percentile | $24,800 | $24,500 | $26,181 | $27,097 | $28,045 |
| 75th Percentile | $42,480 | $42,687 | $27,181 | $29,132 | $30,152 |
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of those who received financial aid, 28.29% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 44.26% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 27.45% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. It means that 98 out of total 555 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Received | 319 | 337 | 324 | 333 | 357 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | 24.76% | 35.61% | 24.07% | 21.32% | 28.29% |
| Half to Full Tuition | 52.98% | 40.65% | 25.93% | 19.82% | 44.26% |
| Full Tuition | 6.58% | 12.76% | 28.40% | 33.63% | 23.53% |
| More than Full Tuition | 15.67% | 10.98% | 21.60% | 25.23% | 3.92% |
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