University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2023 Tuition & Fees
The 2023 tuition & fees at University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law is $23,359 for Missouri residents and $29,359 for out-of-state students according to the University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to public law schools in U.S., University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law' tuition is much lower than the average tuition of $43,678. Compared to public law schools in Missouri, its tuition is similar to the average tuition of $30,349.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $12,734 for state residents and $30,734 for out-out-state students at University of Missouri-Kansas City. The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,072 for state residents and $30,760 for out-out-state students. The law school tuition is 4.47% lower than undergraduate tuition and 4.55% lower than graduate tuition at University of Missouri-Kansas City.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares University of Missouri - Kansas City School 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.
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| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law | $23,359 | $29,359 |
| All Law Schools | $30,489 | $51,002 |
| Public | $30,489 | $43,678 |
| Private | $56,676 | |
| Missouri Law Schools | $24,199 | $42,814 |
| Public | $24,199 | $30,349 |
| Private | $67,744 | |
Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years
The tuition & fees at University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law has decreased by 26.95% compared to last year. It has not risen in the past changed over past 5 years.
The 2024 estimated tuition & fees is $21,448 with - increase, if the this year's increase rate is applied. Based on the average increase rate over past 5 years, the 2024 estimated tuition & fees is $28,152, which is - more than this year.
| In-State | Out-of-State | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | $19,438 | $36,958 | ▼- |
| 2019-2020 | $19,987 | $37,945 | ▲2.67% |
| 2020-2021 | $20,484 | $38,889 | ▲2.49% |
| 2021-2022 | $21,195 | $40,188 | ▲3.34% |
| 2022-2023 | $23,359 | $29,359 | ▼-26.95% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2023 cost of attendance at University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law is $41,399 for Missouri residents and $47,399 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 $41,599. For detailed costs breakdown, see University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
| Missouri Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $41,399 | $47,399 |
| Tuition & Fees | $23,359 | $29,359 |
| Room & Board, Transportation | $13,300 | |
| Books | $1,034 | |
| Other Expenses | $3,706 | |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $35,599 | $41,599 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $5,800 | |
Data Source: University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law Bursar/Financial Office, IPEDS data center
Financial Aid Statistics
Grants and Scholarships Received
In 2023, 84.52% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $5,800 at University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law is similar to the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in Missouri, the received percentage is similar to the average of 87%.
| Percent Received | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law | 84.52% | $5,800 |
| All Law Schools | 81.23% | $22,897 |
| Public | 79.84% | $16,599 |
| Private | 82.32% | $27,821 |
| Missouri Law Schools | 86.88% | $23,600 |
| Public | 82.05% | $14,400 |
| Private | 96.54% | $42,000 |
Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile
For 465 enrolled students, 393 students 84.52% received grants and/or scholarships. 4.33% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 16.28% received more than half amount of tuition.
For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $9,000 and the 25th percentile amount is $3,000.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 416 | 416 | 424 | 438 | 465 |
| Grants/Scholarships Received | 328 | 295 | 356 | 365 | 393 |
| Percent Received | 78.85% | 70.91% | 83.96% | 83.33% | 84.52% |
| Received Amount | |||||
| 25th Percentile | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,500 | $2,500 | $3,000 |
| 50th Percentile | $8,000 | $8,000 | $8,000 | $7,000 | $5,800 |
| 75th Percentile | $17,938 | $18,967 | $20,000 | $19,360 | $9,000 |
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of those who received financial aid, 79.39% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 16.28% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 4.33% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. It means that 17 out of total 418 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Received | 328 | 295 | 356 | 365 | 393 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | 64.33% | 65.42% | 62.64% | 67.12% | 79.39% |
| Half to Full Tuition | 28.66% | 28.47% | 33.15% | 30.96% | 16.28% |
| Full Tuition | 0.61% | 0.34% | 0.28% | 0.27% | 0.00% |
| More than Full Tuition | 6.40% | 5.76% | 3.93% | 1.92% | 4.33% |
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