University of Minnesota Law School Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees at University of Minnesota Law School is $51,062 for Minnesota residents and $60,878 for out-of-state students. Compared to public law schools in U.S., University of Minnesota Law School' tuition is much higher than the average tuition of $45,874. Compared to public law schools in Minnesota, its tuition is similar to the average tuition of $60,878.

Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs

The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $16,488 for state residents and $36,402 for out-out-state students at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. The average graduate tuition & fees is $21,091 for state residents and $31,555 for out-out-state students. The law school tuition is 67.24% higher than undergraduate tuition and 92.93% higher than graduate tuition at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.

Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart

The following table & chart compares University of Minnesota 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 Minnesota Law School with law schools that have similar tuition between $60K and $65K
2025 University of Minnesota Law School Tuition & Fees and Comparison
In-StateOut-of-State
University of Minnesota Law School$51,062$60,878
All Law Schools$32,329$53,417
Public$32,329$45,874
Private$58,910
Minnesota Law Schools$51,062$55,049
Public$51,062$60,878
Private$52,135
* 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 Minnesota Law School has increased by 2.55% compared to last year. It has increased by 6.83% over the past 5 years from $54,664 to $60,878.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $62,428 with $1,550 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 $61,709, which is $831 more than this year.

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses

The 2025 cost of attendance at University of Minnesota Law School is $70,170 for Minnesota residents and $79,986 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 $49,986.
University of Minnesota Law School Cost of Attendance
Minnesota ResidentsOut-of-State
Cost of Attendance$70,170$79,986
Tuition$48,528$58,344
Fees$2,534$2,534
On-Campus Living Costs$19,108
Off-Campus Living Costs$19,108
At-Home Living Costs$19,108
COA after Grants/Scholarships Received$40,170$49,986
Average Grants/Scholarships Amount$30,000

LL.M. Tuition

University of Minnesota Law School has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $62,600.
University of Minnesota Law School LL.M. Tuition
Cost
Tuition & Fees$62,600
Room & Board$17,500
Books-
Other Expenses-
Cost of Attendance$80,100

Financial Aid Statistics

Grants and Scholarships Received

In 2024, 93.33% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $30,000 at University of Minnesota Law School.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at University of Minnesota Law School is higher than the average percentage of 81.06%. Compared to law schools in Minnesota, the received percentage is similar to the average of 99%.
University of Minnesota Law School Grants/Scholarships Received
Percent ReceivedAverage Amount
University of Minnesota Law School93.33%$30,000
All Law Schools81.06%$23,746
Public78.73%$18,006
Private82.88%$28,194
Minnesota Law Schools98.64%$29,157
Public93.33%$30,000
Private101.30%$28,736

Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile

For 669 enrolled students, 585 students 87.44% received grants and/or scholarships. 1.88% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 60.17% received more than half amount of tuition.
For full-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $45,504 and the 25th percentile amount is $23,569. For part-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $32,693 and the 25th percentile amount is $13,750.
The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
20202021202220232024
Total Enrollment667674677669675
Grants/Scholarships Received604575568585630
Percent Received90.55%85.31%83.90%87.44%93.33%
Received Amount
25th Percentile$20,000$24,000$25,000$23,569$15,000
50th Percentile$30,500$35,000$35,000$30,000$30,000
75th Percentile$43,704$43,704$44,376$45,504$46,656

How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?

Of those who received financial aid, 38.29% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 60.17% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 1.88% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. It means that 11 out of total 681 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
20202021202220232024
Number Received617587579585630
Half or Less than Tuition39.06%33.39%35.58%38.29%40.16%
Half to Full Tuition58.83%65.08%63.04%60.17%58.73%
Full Tuition0.66%0.52%0.00%1.88%1.11%
More than Full Tuition0.83%1.04%0.70%0.00%0.00%