University of Minnesota Law School Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2024 Tuition & Fees
The 2024 tuition & fees at University of Minnesota Law School is $48,964 for Minnesota residents and $58,396 for out-of-state students according to the University of Minnesota Law School Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to public law schools in U.S., University of Minnesota Law School' tuition is much higher than the average tuition of $43,678. Compared to public law schools in Minnesota, its tuition is similar to the average tuition of $58,396.
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 60.42% higher than undergraduate tuition and 85.06% 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 $55K and $60K
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota Law School | $48,964 | $58,396 |
| All Law Schools | $30,489 | $51,002 |
| Public | $30,489 | $43,678 |
| Private | $56,676 | |
| Minnesota Law Schools | $48,964 | $53,568 |
| Public | $48,964 | $58,396 |
| Private | $51,155 | |
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 8.93% over the past 6 years from $53,609 to $58,396.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $59,883 with $1,487 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 $59,439, which is $1,043 more than this year.
| In-State | Out-of-State | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | $44,921 | $53,609 | ▼- |
| 2019-2020 | $45,808 | $54,664 | ▲1.97% |
| 2020-2021 | $45,808 | $54,664 | ▲0.00% |
| 2021-2022 | $46,488 | $55,464 | ▲1.46% |
| 2022-2023 | $47,754 | $56,946 | ▲2.67% |
| 2023-2024 | $48,964 | $58,396 | ▲2.55% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2024 cost of attendance at University of Minnesota Law School is $73,564 for Minnesota residents and $82,996 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 $52,996. For detailed costs breakdown, see University of Minnesota Law School's bursar/financial aid page.
| Minnesota Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $73,564 | $82,996 |
| Tuition & Fees | $48,964 | $58,396 |
| Room & Board, Transportation | $19,100 | |
| Books | $1,700 | |
| Other Expenses | $3,800 | |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $43,564 | $52,996 |
| 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.
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $62,600 |
| Room & Board | $17,500 |
| Books | - |
| Other Expenses | - |
| Cost of Attendance | $80,100 |
Data Source: University of Minnesota Law School Bursar/Financial Office, IPEDS data center, https://law.umn.edu/academics/degree-programs/llm/how-apply
Financial Aid Statistics
Grants and Scholarships Received
In 2023, 87.44% 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 slightly higher than the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in Minnesota, the received percentage is similar to the average of 96%.
| Percent Received | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota Law School | 87.44% | $30,000 |
| All Law Schools | 81.23% | $22,897 |
| Public | 79.84% | $16,599 |
| Private | 82.32% | $27,821 |
| Minnesota Law Schools | 96.24% | $29,537 |
| Public | 87.44% | $30,000 |
| Private | 100.65% | $29,306 |
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.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 590 | 667 | 674 | 677 | 669 |
| Grants/Scholarships Received | 545 | 604 | 575 | 568 | 585 |
| Percent Received | 92.37% | 90.55% | 85.31% | 83.90% | 87.44% |
| Received Amount | |||||
| 25th Percentile | $20,000 | $20,000 | $24,000 | $25,000 | $23,569 |
| 50th Percentile | $27,000 | $30,500 | $35,000 | $35,000 | $30,000 |
| 75th Percentile | $40,000 | $43,704 | $43,704 | $44,376 | $45,504 |
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 720 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Received | 559 | 617 | 587 | 579 | 585 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | 45.80% | 39.06% | 33.39% | 35.58% | 38.29% |
| Half to Full Tuition | 53.13% | 58.83% | 65.08% | 63.04% | 60.17% |
| Full Tuition | 0.00% | 0.66% | 0.52% | 0.00% | 1.88% |
| More than Full Tuition | 1.10% | 0.83% | 1.04% | 0.70% | 0.00% |
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