University of Wisconsin Law School Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2025 Tuition & Fees
The 2025 tuition & fees at University of Wisconsin Law School is $37,232 for Michigan residents and $53,929 for out-of-state students. Compared to public law schools in U.S., University of Wisconsin Law School' tuition is slightly higher than the average tuition of $45,874. Compared to public law schools in Michigan, its tuition is similar to the average tuition of $56,658.
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 32.82% higher than undergraduate tuition and 110.54% 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 | $37,232 | $53,929 |
| All Law Schools | $32,329 | $53,320 |
| Public | $32,329 | $45,874 |
| Private | $58,690 | |
| Michigan Law Schools | $48,889 | $53,088 |
| Public | $48,889 | $56,658 |
| Private | $47,733 | |
* 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 Wisconsin Law School has increased by 2.00% compared to last year. It has increased by 19.17% over the past 5 years from $44,384 to $53,929.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $55,009 with $1,080 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 $55,997, which is $2,068 more than this year.
| In-State | Out-of-State | Change % | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | Fees | Tuition | Fees | ||
| 2020-2021 | $26,236 | $1,468 | $44,932 | $1,468 | ▼- |
| 2021-2022 | $28,835 | $1,447 | $47,531 | $1,447 | ▲5.56% |
| 2022-2023 | $31,635 | $1,523 | $50,331 | $1,523 | ▲5.87% |
| 2023-2024 | $33,635 | $1,561 | $51,332 | $1,561 | ▲2.00% |
| 2024-2025 | $35,635 | $1,597 | $52,332 | $1,597 | ▲1.96% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2025 cost of attendance at University of Wisconsin Law School is $61,740 for Michigan residents and $78,437 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 $52,741.
| Michigan Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $61,740 | $78,437 |
| Tuition | $35,635 | $52,332 |
| Fees | $1,597 | $1,597 |
| On-Campus Living Costs | $24,508 | |
| Off-Campus Living Costs | $24,508 | |
| At-Home Living Costs | $13,830 | |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $36,044 | $52,741 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $25,696 | |
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 |
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