University of Texas School of Law Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2024 Tuition & Fees
The 2024 tuition & fees at University of Texas School of Law is $36,429 for Texas residents and $54,096 for out-of-state students according to the University of Texas School of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to public law schools in U.S., University of Texas School of Law' tuition is higher than the average tuition of $43,678. Compared to public law schools in Texas, its tuition is higher than the average tuition of $42,264.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $11,678 for state residents and $42,778 for out-out-state students at The University of Texas at Austin. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,012 for state residents and $22,954 for out-out-state students. The law school tuition is 26.46% higher than undergraduate tuition and 135.67% higher than graduate tuition at The University of Texas at Austin.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares University of Texas 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 Texas School of Law with law schools that have similar tuition between $50K and $55K
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Texas School of Law | $36,429 | $54,096 |
| All Law Schools | $30,489 | $51,002 |
| Public | $30,489 | $43,678 |
| Private | $56,676 | |
| Texas Law Schools | $28,720 | $46,770 |
| Public | $28,720 | $42,264 |
| Private | $53,529 | |
Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years
The tuition & fees at University of Texas School of Law is same as last year. It has increased by 6.58% over the past 6 years from $50,758 to $54,096.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $54,096 without 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 $54,808, which is $712 more than this year.
| In-State | Out-of-State | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | $34,184 | $50,758 | ▼- |
| 2019-2020 | $34,868 | $51,774 | ▲2.00% |
| 2020-2021 | $34,868 | $51,774 | ▲0.00% |
| 2021-2022 | $34,868 | $51,774 | ▲0.00% |
| 2022-2023 | $36,429 | $54,096 | ▲4.48% |
| 2023-2024 | $36,429 | $54,096 | ▲0.00% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2024 cost of attendance at University of Texas School of Law is $60,577 for Texas residents and $78,244 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 $60,244. For detailed costs breakdown, see University of Texas School of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
| Texas Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $60,577 | $78,244 |
| Tuition & Fees | $36,429 | $54,096 |
| Room & Board, Transportation | $18,166 | |
| Books | $1,500 | |
| Other Expenses | $4,482 | |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $42,577 | $60,244 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $18,000 | |
LL.M. Tuition
University of Texas School of Law has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $31,728 for Texasresidents and $47,114 for out-of-state students.
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | |
| Texas Residents | $31,728 |
| Out-of-State | $47,114 |
| Room & Board | $17,616 |
| Books | $1,500 |
| Other Expenses | $4,208 |
| Cost of Attendance | |
| Texas Residents | $55,052 |
| Out-of-State | $70,438 |
Data Source: University of Texas School of Law Bursar/Financial Office, IPEDS data center, https://law.utexas.edu/master-of-laws/tuition-expenses-and-financial-aid/
Financial Aid Statistics
Grants and Scholarships Received
In 2023, 92.45% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $18,000 at University of Texas School of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at University of Texas School of Law is higher than the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in Texas, the received percentage is slightly higher than the average of 80%.
| Percent Received | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Texas School of Law | 92.45% | $18,000 |
| All Law Schools | 81.23% | $22,897 |
| Public | 79.84% | $16,599 |
| Private | 82.32% | $27,821 |
| Texas Law Schools | 80.26% | $15,271 |
| Public | 78.20% | $12,285 |
| Private | 83.34% | $19,750 |
Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile
For 994 enrolled students, 919 students 92.45% received grants and/or scholarships. 3.70% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 43.63% received more than half amount of tuition.
For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $32,667 and the 25th percentile amount is $8,000.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 1,007 | 985 | 965 | 1,001 | 994 |
| Grants/Scholarships Received | 870 | 888 | 885 | 924 | 919 |
| Percent Received | 86.40% | 90.15% | 91.71% | 92.31% | 92.45% |
| Received Amount | |||||
| 25th Percentile | $5,500 | $4,750 | $5,000 | $9,000 | $8,000 |
| 50th Percentile | $13,000 | $14,750 | $14,845 | $18,000 | $18,000 |
| 75th Percentile | $22,000 | $23,244 | $25,667 | $32,298 | $32,667 |
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of those who received financial aid, 52.67% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 43.63% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 3.70% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. It means that 34 out of total 1,005 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Received | 870 | 888 | 885 | 924 | 919 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | 75.98% | 73.09% | 66.78% | 53.79% | 52.67% |
| Half to Full Tuition | 22.53% | 25.56% | 30.51% | 43.29% | 43.63% |
| Full Tuition | 0.34% | 0.23% | 0.56% | 0.32% | 0.98% |
| More than Full Tuition | 1.15% | 1.13% | 2.15% | 2.60% | 2.72% |
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