University of Tennessee College of Law Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2024 Tuition & Fees
The 2024 tuition & fees at University of Tennessee College of Law is $20,408 for Tennessee residents and $39,152 for out-of-state students according to the University of Tennessee College of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to public law schools in U.S., University of Tennessee College of Law' tuition is slightly lower than the average tuition of $43,678. Compared to public law schools in Tennessee, its tuition is higher than the average tuition of $32,207.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $13,484 for state residents and $31,974 for out-out-state students at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville. The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,620 for state residents and $32,108 for out-out-state students. The law school tuition is 22.45% higher than undergraduate tuition and 21.94% higher than graduate tuition at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares University of Tennessee College 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 Tennessee College of Law with law schools that have similar tuition between $35K and $40K
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Tennessee College of Law | $20,408 | $39,152 |
| All Law Schools | $30,489 | $51,002 |
| Public | $30,489 | $43,678 |
| Private | $56,676 | |
| Tennessee Law Schools | $20,194 | $47,505 |
| Public | $20,194 | $32,207 |
| Private | $57,703 | |
Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years
The tuition & fees at University of Tennessee College of Law has increased by 0.80% compared to last year. It has increased by 2.10% over the past 6 years from $38,348 to $39,152.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $39,464 with $312 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 $39,316, which is $164 more than this year.
| In-State | Out-of-State | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | $19,674 | $38,348 | ▼- |
| 2019-2020 | $20,168 | $38,842 | ▲1.29% |
| 2020-2021 | $20,168 | $38,842 | ▲0.00% |
| 2021-2022 | $20,168 | $38,842 | ▲0.00% |
| 2022-2023 | $20,168 | $38,842 | ▲0.00% |
| 2023-2024 | $20,408 | $39,152 | ▲0.80% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2024 cost of attendance at University of Tennessee College of Law is $41,002 for Tennessee residents and $59,746 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 $52,746. For detailed costs breakdown, see University of Tennessee College of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
| Tennessee Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $41,002 | $59,746 |
| Tuition & Fees | $20,408 | $39,152 |
| Room & Board, Transportation | $15,952 | |
| Books | $1,600 | |
| Other Expenses | $3,042 | |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $34,002 | $52,746 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $7,000 | |
Data Source: University of Tennessee College of Law Bursar/Financial Office, IPEDS data center
Financial Aid Statistics
Grants and Scholarships Received
In 2023, 87.57% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $7,000 at University of Tennessee College of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at University of Tennessee College of Law is slightly higher than the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in Tennessee, the received percentage is slightly higher than the average of 76%.
| Percent Received | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Tennessee College of Law | 87.57% | $7,000 |
| All Law Schools | 81.23% | $22,897 |
| Public | 79.84% | $16,599 |
| Private | 82.32% | $27,821 |
| Tennessee Law Schools | 76.25% | $20,872 |
| Public | 70.36% | $7,496 |
| Private | 80.18% | $29,790 |
Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile
For 370 enrolled students, 324 students 87.57% received grants and/or scholarships. 15.12% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 14.81% received more than half amount of tuition.
For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $12,000 and the 25th percentile amount is $4,000.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 360 | 369 | 364 | 368 | 370 |
| Grants/Scholarships Received | 256 | 286 | 310 | 364 | 324 |
| Percent Received | 71.11% | 77.51% | 85.16% | 98.91% | 87.57% |
| Received Amount | |||||
| 25th Percentile | $6,000 | $7,500 | $5,000 | $5,001 | $4,000 |
| 50th Percentile | $15,000 | $15,000 | $10,000 | $9,789 | $7,000 |
| 75th Percentile | $21,000 | $25,944 | $20,000 | $18,548 | $12,000 |
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of those who received financial aid, 70.06% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 14.81% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 15.12% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. It means that 49 out of total 417 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Received | 256 | 286 | 310 | 364 | 324 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | 32.81% | 32.17% | 52.58% | 54.12% | 70.06% |
| Half to Full Tuition | 41.80% | 45.10% | 42.26% | 40.11% | 14.81% |
| Full Tuition | 0.00% | 1.75% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 13.89% |
| More than Full Tuition | 25.39% | 20.98% | 5.16% | 5.77% | 1.23% |
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