University of North Carolina School of Law Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2025 Tuition & Fees
The 2025 tuition & fees at University of North Carolina School of Law is $29,696 for North Carolina residents and $51,486 for out-of-state students according to the University of North Carolina School of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to public law schools in U.S., University of North Carolina School of Law' tuition is slightly higher than the average tuition of $43,678. Compared to public law schools in North Carolina, its tuition is slightly higher than the average tuition of $45,264.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,989 for state residents and $39,330 for out-out-state students at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,527 for state residents and $30,819 for out-out-state students. The law school tuition is 30.91% higher than undergraduate tuition and 67.06% higher than graduate tuition at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares University of North Carolina 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 North Carolina School of Law with law schools that have similar tuition between $50K and $55K
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| University of North Carolina School of Law | $29,696 | $51,486 |
| All Law Schools | $30,489 | $51,002 |
| Public | $30,489 | $43,678 |
| Private | $56,676 | |
| North Carolina Law Schools | $23,034 | $55,109 |
| Public | $23,034 | $45,264 |
| Private | $60,032 | |
* 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 North Carolina School of Law has increased by 6.81% compared to last year. It has increased by 26.18% over the past 7 years from $40,802 to $51,486.
The 2026 estimated tuition & fees is $54,991 with $3,505 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 $54,182, which is $2,696 more than this year.
| In-State | Out-of-State | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | $24,171 | $40,802 | ▼- |
| 2019-2020 | $24,480 | $41,626 | ▲2.02% |
| 2020-2021 | $24,480 | $41,626 | ▲0.00% |
| 2021-2022 | $24,530 | $44,742 | ▲7.49% |
| 2022-2023 | $24,492 | $44,704 | ▼-0.08% |
| 2023-2024 | $27,972 | $48,204 | ▲7.83% |
| 2024-2025 | $29,696 | $51,486 | ▲6.81% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2025 cost of attendance at University of North Carolina School of Law is $55,374 for North Carolina residents and $77,164 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 $62,164. For detailed costs breakdown, see University of North Carolina School of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
| North Carolina Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $55,374 | $77,164 |
| Tuition & Fees | $29,696 | $51,486 |
| Room & Board, Transportation | $22,488 | |
| Books | $1,290 | |
| Other Expenses | $1,900 | |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $40,374 | $62,164 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $15,000 | |
Financial Aid Statistics
Grants and Scholarships Received
In 2023, 86.49% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $15,000 at University of North Carolina School of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at University of North Carolina School of Law is slightly higher than the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in North Carolina, the received percentage is similar to the average of 89%.
| Percent Received | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| University of North Carolina School of Law | 86.49% | $15,000 |
| All Law Schools | 81.23% | $22,897 |
| Public | 79.84% | $16,599 |
| Private | 82.32% | $27,821 |
| North Carolina Law Schools | 88.63% | $21,949 |
| Public | 75.66% | $12,703 |
| Private | 95.12% | $26,572 |
Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile
For 592 enrolled students, 512 students 86.49% received grants and/or scholarships. 5.86% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 56.45% received more than half amount of tuition.
For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $20,000 and the 25th percentile amount is $10,000.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 621 | 600 | 589 | 589 | 592 |
| Grants/Scholarships Received | 413 | 448 | 467 | 488 | 512 |
| Percent Received | 66.51% | 74.67% | 79.29% | 82.85% | 86.49% |
| Received Amount | |||||
| 25th Percentile | $12,000 | $10,000 | $10,000 | $11,875 | $10,000 |
| 50th Percentile | $15,000 | $15,000 | $15,000 | $15,000 | $15,000 |
| 75th Percentile | $17,500 | $17,500 | $17,500 | $20,000 | $20,000 |
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of those who received financial aid, 37.70% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 56.45% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 5.86% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. It means that 30 out of total 572 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Received | 413 | 448 | 467 | 488 | 512 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | 49.15% | 50.22% | 52.46% | 47.95% | 37.70% |
| Half to Full Tuition | 46.49% | 46.21% | 43.68% | 48.98% | 56.45% |
| Full Tuition | 3.87% | 3.57% | 3.85% | 2.46% | 2.34% |
| More than Full Tuition | 0.48% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.61% | 3.52% |
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