University of North Dakota School of Law Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2024 Tuition & Fees
The 2024 tuition & fees at University of North Dakota School of Law is $17,396 for North Dakota residents and $32,648 for out-of-state students according to the University of North Dakota School of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to public law schools in U.S., University of North Dakota School of Law' tuition is lower than the average tuition of $43,678.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,951 for state residents and $15,570 for out-out-state students at University of North Dakota. The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,677 for state residents and $19,658 for out-out-state students. The law school tuition is 109.69% higher than undergraduate tuition and 66.08% higher than graduate tuition at University of North Dakota.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares University of North Dakota 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 Dakota School of Law with law schools that have similar tuition between $30K and $35K
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| University of North Dakota School of Law | $17,396 | $32,648 |
| All Law Schools | $30,489 | $51,002 |
| Public | $30,489 | $43,678 |
| Private | $56,676 | |
Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years
The tuition & fees at University of North Dakota School of Law has increased by 1.33% compared to last year. It has increased by 12.97% over the past 6 years from $28,900 to $32,648.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $33,082 with $434 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 $33,495, which is $847 more than this year.
| In-State | Out-of-State | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | $11,744 | $28,900 | ▼- |
| 2019-2020 | $15,578 | $43,687 | ▲51.17% |
| 2020-2021 | $16,493 | $46,007 | ▲5.31% |
| 2021-2022 | $13,335 | $24,956 | ▼-45.76% |
| 2022-2023 | $16,967 | $32,220 | ▲29.11% |
| 2023-2024 | $17,396 | $32,648 | ▲1.33% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2024 cost of attendance at University of North Dakota School of Law is $31,796 for North Dakota residents and $47,048 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 $42,463. For detailed costs breakdown, see University of North Dakota School of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
| North Dakota Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $31,796 | $47,048 |
| Tuition & Fees | $17,396 | $32,648 |
| Room & Board, Transportation | $8,600 | |
| Books | $1,000 | |
| Other Expenses | $4,800 | |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $27,211 | $42,463 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $4,585 | |
Data Source: University of North Dakota School of Law Bursar/Financial Office, IPEDS data center
Financial Aid Statistics
Grants and Scholarships Received
In 2023, 53.71% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $4,585 at University of North Dakota School of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at University of North Dakota School of Law is much lower than the average percentage of 81.23%.
| Percent Received | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| University of North Dakota School of Law | 53.71% | $4,585 |
| All Law Schools | 81.23% | $22,897 |
| Public | 79.84% | $16,599 |
| Private | 82.32% | $27,821 |
Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile
For 229 enrolled students, 123 students 53.71% received grants and/or scholarships.
For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $8,000 and the 25th percentile amount is $1,475.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 240 | 212 | 218 | 233 | 229 |
| Grants/Scholarships Received | 70 | 200 | 131 | 142 | 123 |
| Percent Received | 29.17% | 94.34% | 60.09% | 60.94% | 53.71% |
| Received Amount | |||||
| 25th Percentile | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,750 | $1,275 | $1,475 |
| 50th Percentile | $2,500 | $2,000 | $4,250 | $4,500 | $4,585 |
| 75th Percentile | $5,350 | $5,000 | $7,000 | $7,505 | $8,000 |
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of those who received financial aid, 81.30% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 17.89% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Received | 70 | 200 | 131 | 142 | 123 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | 77.14% | 92.00% | 90.08% | 89.44% | 81.30% |
| Half to Full Tuition | 22.86% | 7.50% | 8.40% | 8.45% | 17.89% |
| Full Tuition | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| More than Full Tuition | 0.00% | 0.50% | 1.53% | 2.82% | 0.00% |
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