University of St. Thomas School of Law Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2025 Tuition & Fees
The 2025 tuition & fees at University of St. Thomas School of Law is $49,839. Compared to private law schools in U.S., University of St. Thomas School of Law' tuition is slightly lower than the average tuition of $58,690. Compared to private law schools in Minnesota, its tuition is similar to the average tuition of $52,135.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $52,284 at University of St Thomas. The average graduate tuition & fees is $21,992. The law school tuition is 4.68% lower than undergraduate tuition and 126.62% higher than graduate tuition at University of St Thomas.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares University of St. Thomas 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 St. Thomas School of Law with law schools that have similar tuition between $45K and $50K
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| University of St. Thomas School of Law | $49,839 | |
| All Law Schools | $32,329 | $53,320 |
| Public | $32,329 | $45,874 |
| Private | $58,690 | |
| Minnesota Law Schools | $51,062 | $55,049 |
| Public | $51,062 | $60,878 |
| Private | $52,135 | |
* 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 St. Thomas School of Law has increased by 4.67% compared to last year. It has increased by 13.38% over the past 5 years from $42,668 to $49,839.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $52,167 with $2,328 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 $51,173, which is $1,334 more than this year.
| Tuition | Fees | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-2021 | $43,566 | $450 | ▼- |
| 2021-2022 | $44,874 | $385 | ▲2.82% |
| 2022-2023 | $46,220 | $520 | ▲3.27% |
| 2023-2024 | $47,838 | $541 | ▲3.51% |
| 2024-2025 | $49,272 | $567 | ▲3.02% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2025 cost of attendance at University of St. Thomas School of Law is $76,739. 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 $52,820.
| Costs | |
|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $76,739 |
| Tuition | $49,272 |
| Fees | $567 |
| On-Campus Living Costs | $26,900 |
| Off-Campus Living Costs | $26,900 |
| At-Home Living Costs | $26,900 |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $52,820 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $23,919 |
LL.M. Tuition
University of St. Thomas School of Law has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $48,379.
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $48,379 |
| Room & Board | - |
| Books | - |
| Other Expenses | - |
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