University of Wisconsin Law School Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2024 Tuition & Fees
The 2024 tuition & fees at University of Wisconsin Law School is $35,197 for Michigan residents and $52,893 for out-of-state students according to the University of Wisconsin Law School Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to public law schools in U.S., University of Wisconsin Law School' tuition is higher than the average tuition of $43,678. Compared to public law schools in Michigan, its tuition is similar to the average tuition of $55,622.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $11,205 for state residents and $40,603 for out-out-state students at University of Wisconsin-Madison. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,289 for state residents and $25,615 for out-out-state students. The law school tuition is 30.27% higher than undergraduate tuition and 106.49% higher than graduate tuition at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares University of Wisconsin Law School'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 Wisconsin Law School with law schools that have similar tuition between $50K and $55K
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin Law School | $35,197 | $52,893 |
| All Law Schools | $30,489 | $51,002 |
| Public | $30,489 | $43,678 |
| Private | $56,676 | |
| Michigan Law Schools | $47,577 | $51,457 |
| Public | $47,577 | $55,622 |
| Private | $47,293 | |
Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years
The tuition & fees at University of Wisconsin Law School has increased by 2.00% compared to last year. It has increased by 25.30% over the past 6 years from $42,214 to $52,893.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $53,952 with $1,059 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 $55,569, which is $2,676 more than this year.
| In-State | Out-of-State | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | $23,517 | $42,214 | ▼- |
| 2019-2020 | $25,687 | $44,384 | ▲5.14% |
| 2020-2021 | $27,704 | $46,401 | ▲4.54% |
| 2021-2022 | $30,282 | $48,979 | ▲5.56% |
| 2022-2023 | $33,158 | $51,855 | ▲5.87% |
| 2023-2024 | $35,197 | $52,893 | ▲2.00% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2024 cost of attendance at University of Wisconsin Law School is $59,787 for Michigan residents and $77,483 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 $47,491. For detailed costs breakdown, see University of Wisconsin Law School's bursar/financial aid page.
| Michigan Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $59,787 | $77,483 |
| Tuition & Fees | $35,197 | $52,893 |
| Room & Board, Transportation | $16,128 | |
| Books | $2,450 | |
| Other Expenses | $6,012 | |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $29,795 | $47,491 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $29,992 | |
LL.M. Tuition
University of Wisconsin Law School has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $35,160 for Michiganresidents and $52,856 for out-of-state students.
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | |
| Michigan Residents | $35,160 |
| Out-of-State | $52,856 |
| Room & Board | $16,708 |
| Books | $2,450 |
| Other Expenses | $6,012 |
| Cost of Attendance | |
| Michigan Residents | $60,330 |
| Out-of-State | $78,026 |
Data Source: University of Wisconsin Law School Bursar/Financial Office, IPEDS data center, https://law.wisc.edu/grad/tuition.html
Financial Aid Statistics
Grants and Scholarships Received
In 2023, 95.65% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $29,992 at University of Wisconsin Law School.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at University of Wisconsin Law School is higher than the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in Michigan, the received percentage is slightly higher than the average of 80%.
| Percent Received | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin Law School | 95.65% | $29,992 |
| All Law Schools | 81.23% | $22,897 |
| Public | 79.84% | $16,599 |
| Private | 82.32% | $27,821 |
| Michigan Law Schools | 80.09% | $26,192 |
| Public | 87.01% | $30,331 |
| Private | 73.17% | $22,054 |
Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile
For 758 enrolled students, 725 students 95.65% received grants and/or scholarships. 12.55% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 54.90% received more than half amount of tuition.
For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $44,000 and the 25th percentile amount is $15,000.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 589 | 650 | 752 | 758 | 758 |
| Grants/Scholarships Received | 491 | 572 | 668 | 690 | 725 |
| Percent Received | 83.36% | 88.00% | 88.83% | 91.03% | 95.65% |
| Received Amount | |||||
| 25th Percentile | $14,000 | $15,260 | $13,651 | $13,500 | $15,000 |
| 50th Percentile | $22,000 | $23,753 | $25,000 | $25,000 | $29,992 |
| 75th Percentile | $33,696 | $37,696 | $40,000 | $42,000 | $44,000 |
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of those who received financial aid, 32.55% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 54.90% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 12.55% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. It means that 91 out of total 729 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Received | 491 | 572 | 668 | 690 | 725 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | 25.25% | 24.30% | 26.35% | 32.17% | 32.55% |
| Half to Full Tuition | 58.86% | 67.66% | 67.81% | 61.88% | 54.90% |
| Full Tuition | 0.41% | 0.17% | 0.90% | 0.43% | 0.55% |
| More than Full Tuition | 15.48% | 7.87% | 4.94% | 5.51% | 12.00% |
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