University of Missouri School of Law Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2025 Tuition & Fees
The 2025 tuition & fees at University of Missouri School of Law is $25,039 for Missouri residents and $31,339 for out-of-state students according to the University of Missouri School of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to public law schools in U.S., University of Missouri School of Law' tuition is 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 $14,130 for state residents and $34,338 for out-out-state students at University of Missouri-Columbia. The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,029 for state residents and $31,029 for out-out-state students. The law school tuition is 8.73% lower than undergraduate tuition and 1.00% higher than graduate tuition at University of Missouri-Columbia.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares University of Missouri 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.
You can compare University of Missouri School of Law with law schools that have similar tuition between $30K and $35K
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Missouri School of Law | $25,039 | $31,339 |
| 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 | |
* 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 Missouri School of Law has increased by 4.89% compared to last year. It has not risen in the past changed over past 7 years.
The 2026 estimated tuition & fees is $32,873 with $1,534 increase, if the this year's increase rate is applied. Based on the average increase rate over past 5 years, the 2026 estimated tuition & fees is $30,102, which is - more than this year.
| In-State | Out-of-State | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | $21,132 | $39,045 | ▼- |
| 2019-2020 | $21,531 | $39,783 | ▲1.89% |
| 2020-2021 | $22,030 | $40,702 | ▲2.31% |
| 2021-2022 | $23,127 | $41,787 | ▲2.67% |
| 2022-2023 | $24,243 | $30,243 | ▼-27.63% |
| 2023-2024 | $23,877 | $29,877 | ▼-1.21% |
| 2024-2025 | $25,039 | $31,339 | ▲4.89% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2025 cost of attendance at University of Missouri School of Law is $46,503 for Missouri residents and $52,803 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 $29,803. For detailed costs breakdown, see University of Missouri School of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
| Missouri Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $46,503 | $52,803 |
| Tuition & Fees | $25,039 | $31,339 |
| Room & Board, Transportation | $11,612 | |
| Books | $1,800 | |
| Other Expenses | $8,052 | |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $23,503 | $29,803 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $23,000 | |
LL.M. Tuition
University of Missouri School of Law has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $21,924.
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $21,924 |
| Room & Board | $11,612 |
| Books | $1,800 |
| Other Expenses | $8,052 |
| Cost of Attendance | $43,388 |
Financial Aid Statistics
Grants and Scholarships Received
In 2023, 79.57% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $23,000 at University of Missouri School of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at University of Missouri 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 School of Law | 79.57% | $23,000 |
| 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 372 enrolled students, 296 students 79.57% received grants and/or scholarships. 23.31% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 44.93% received more than half amount of tuition.
For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $23,869 and the 25th percentile amount is $12,000.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 276 | 273 | 299 | 343 | 372 |
| Grants/Scholarships Received | 200 | 193 | 233 | 263 | 296 |
| Percent Received | 72.46% | 70.70% | 77.93% | 76.68% | 79.57% |
| Received Amount | |||||
| 25th Percentile | $7,000 | $9,126 | $9,500 | $15,000 | $12,000 |
| 50th Percentile | $17,000 | $18,000 | $18,500 | $22,392 | $23,000 |
| 75th Percentile | $21,000 | $22,000 | $23,000 | $23,000 | $23,869 |
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of those who received financial aid, 31.76% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 44.93% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 23.31% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. It means that 69 out of total 424 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Received | 200 | 193 | 233 | 263 | 296 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | 32.50% | 31.09% | 28.33% | 26.24% | 31.76% |
| Half to Full Tuition | 52.50% | 43.52% | 34.76% | 31.18% | 44.93% |
| Full Tuition | 4.50% | 5.18% | 8.15% | 32.32% | 17.57% |
| More than Full Tuition | 10.50% | 20.21% | 28.76% | 10.27% | 5.74% |
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