University of Iowa College of Law Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2025 Tuition & Fees
The 2025 tuition & fees at University of Iowa College of Law is $32,512 for Iowa residents and $53,759 for out-of-state students. Compared to public law schools in U.S., University of Iowa College of Law' tuition is slightly higher than the average tuition of $45,874.
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 63.27% higher than undergraduate tuition and 54.12% 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 | $32,512 | $53,759 |
| 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 Iowa College of Law has increased by 3.94% compared to last year. It has increased by 8.77% over the past 5 years from $47,766 to $53,759.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $55,876 with $2,117 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 $54,702, which is $943 more than this year.
| In-State | Out-of-State | Change % | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | Fees | Tuition | Fees | ||
| 2020-2021 | $26,180 | $985 | $45,796 | $985 | ▼- |
| 2021-2022 | $27,097 | $2,035 | $46,712 | $2,035 | ▲4.20% |
| 2022-2023 | $28,045 | $2,107 | $47,880 | $2,107 | ▲2.54% |
| 2023-2024 | $29,026 | $2,400 | $49,556 | $2,400 | ▲3.94% |
| 2024-2025 | $30,043 | $2,469 | $51,290 | $2,469 | ▲3.47% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2025 cost of attendance at University of Iowa College of Law is $56,660 for Iowa residents and $77,907 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 $47,984.
| Iowa Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $56,660 | $77,907 |
| Tuition | $30,043 | $51,290 |
| Fees | $2,469 | $2,469 |
| On-Campus Living Costs | $24,148 | |
| Off-Campus Living Costs | $24,148 | |
| At-Home Living Costs | $9,562 | |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $26,737 | $47,984 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $29,923 | |
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 |
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