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. Compared to public law schools in U.S., University of North Carolina School of Law' tuition is slightly higher than the average tuition of $45,874. Compared to public law schools in North Carolina, its tuition is slightly higher than the average tuition of $46,642.
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 | $32,329 | $53,320 |
| Public | $32,329 | $45,874 |
| Private | $58,690 | |
| North Carolina Law Schools | $24,411 | $53,816 |
| Public | $24,411 | $46,642 |
| Private | $57,403 | |
* 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 23.69% over the past 6 years from $41,626 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 $53,925, which is $2,439 more than this year.
| In-State | Out-of-State | Change % | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | Fees | Tuition | Fees | ||
| 2020-2021 | $21,140 | $3,391 | $38,286 | $3,391 | ▼- |
| 2021-2022 | $21,141 | $3,380 | $41,353 | $3,380 | ▲7.33% |
| 2022-2023 | $21,141 | $3,341 | $41,353 | $3,341 | ▼-0.09% |
| 2023-2024 | $24,642 | $3,350 | $44,854 | $3,350 | ▲7.85% |
| 2024-2025 | $26,332 | $3,364 | $48,122 | $3,364 | ▲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 $58,112 for North Carolina residents and $79,902 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 $62,402.
| North Carolina Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $58,112 | $79,902 |
| Tuition | $26,332 | $48,122 |
| Fees | $3,364 | $3,364 |
| On-Campus Living Costs | $28,416 | |
| Off-Campus Living Costs | $28,416 | |
| At-Home Living Costs | $13,856 | |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $40,612 | $62,402 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $17,500 | |
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