University of Michigan Law School Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2025 Tuition & Fees
The 2025 tuition & fees at University of Michigan Law School is $69,584 for Michigan residents and $72,584 for out-of-state students. Compared to public law schools in U.S., University of Michigan Law School' tuition is much higher than the average tuition of $45,874. Compared to public law schools in Michigan, its tuition is higher than the average tuition of $56,658.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $18,309 for state residents and $60,107 for out-out-state students at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. The average graduate tuition & fees is $27,524 for state residents and $55,052 for out-out-state students. The law school tuition is 20.76% higher than undergraduate tuition and 31.85% higher than graduate tuition at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares University of Michigan Law School'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 Michigan Law School with law schools that have similar tuition over $70K
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan Law School | $69,584 | $72,584 |
| All Law Schools | $32,329 | $53,320 |
| Public | $32,329 | $45,874 |
| Private | $58,690 | |
| Michigan Law Schools | $48,889 | $53,088 |
| Public | $48,889 | $56,658 |
| Private | $47,733 | |
* 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 Michigan Law School has increased by 3.98% compared to last year. It has increased by 11.92% over the past 5 years from $64,854 to $72,584.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $75,470 with $2,886 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 $74,314, which is $1,730 more than this year.
| In-State | Out-of-State | Change % | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | Fees | Tuition | Fees | ||
| 2020-2021 | $63,680 | $518 | $66,680 | $518 | ▼- |
| 2021-2022 | $63,680 | $418 | $66,680 | $418 | ▼-0.15% |
| 2022-2023 | $66,386 | $422 | $69,386 | $422 | ▲4.04% |
| 2023-2024 | $69,162 | $422 | $72,162 | $422 | ▲3.98% |
| 2024-2025 | $69,162 | $422 | $72,162 | $422 | ▲0.00% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2025 cost of attendance at University of Michigan Law School is $93,948 for Michigan residents and $96,948 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 $66,948.
| Michigan Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $93,948 | $96,948 |
| Tuition | $69,162 | $72,162 |
| Fees | $422 | $422 |
| On-Campus Living Costs | $24,364 | |
| Off-Campus Living Costs | $24,364 | |
| At-Home Living Costs | $24,364 | |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $63,948 | $66,948 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $30,000 | |
LL.M. Tuition
University of Michigan Law School has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $73,584.
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $73,584 |
| Room & Board | $19,188 |
| Books | $1,300 |
| Other Expenses | $3,826 |
| Cost of Attendance | $97,898 |
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