William H. Bowen School of Law Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2023 Tuition & Fees
The 2023 tuition & fees at William H. Bowen School of Law is $16,728 for Arkansas residents and $32,671 for out-of-state students according to the William H. Bowen School of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to public law schools in U.S., William H. Bowen School of Law' tuition is lower than the average tuition of $43,678.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,617 for state residents and $22,067 for out-out-state students at University of Arkansas at Little Rock. The average graduate tuition & fees is $7,684 for state residents and $15,100 for out-out-state students. The law school tuition is 48.05% higher than undergraduate tuition and 116.36% higher than graduate tuition at University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares William H. Bowen 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 William H. Bowen School of Law with law schools that have similar tuition between $30K and $35K
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| William H. Bowen School of Law | $16,728 | $32,671 |
| All Law Schools | $30,489 | $51,002 |
| Public | $30,489 | $43,678 |
| Private | $56,676 | |
Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years
The tuition & fees at William H. Bowen School of Law has increased by 23.53% compared to last year. It has increased by 26.24% over the past 5 years from $25,880 to $32,671.
The 2024 estimated tuition & fees is $40,358 with $7,687 increase, if the this year's increase rate is applied. Based on the average increase rate over past 5 years, the 2024 estimated tuition & fees is $34,386, which is $1,715 more than this year.
| In-State | Out-of-State | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | $13,125 | $25,880 | ▼- |
| 2019-2020 | $13,693 | $26,448 | ▲2.19% |
| 2020-2021 | $13,693 | $26,448 | ▲0.00% |
| 2021-2022 | $13,693 | $26,448 | ▲0.00% |
| 2022-2023 | $16,728 | $32,671 | ▲23.53% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2023 cost of attendance at William H. Bowen School of Law is $37,458 for Arkansas residents and $53,401 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 $46,725. For detailed costs breakdown, see William H. Bowen School of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
| Arkansas Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $37,458 | $53,401 |
| Tuition & Fees | $16,728 | $32,671 |
| Room & Board, Transportation | $14,792 | |
| Books | $1,700 | |
| Other Expenses | $4,238 | |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $30,782 | $46,725 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $6,676 | |
Data Source: William H. Bowen School of Law Bursar/Financial Office, IPEDS data center
Financial Aid Statistics
Grants and Scholarships Received
In 2023, 65.98% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $6,676 at William H. Bowen School of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at William H. Bowen School of Law is lower than the average percentage of 81.23%.
| Percent Received | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| William H. Bowen School of Law | 65.98% | $6,676 |
| All Law Schools | 81.23% | $22,897 |
| Public | 79.84% | $16,599 |
| Private | 82.32% | $27,821 |
Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile
For 449 enrolled students, 278 students 61.92% received grants and/or scholarships. 2.88% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 42.81% received more than half amount of tuition.
For full-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $13,310 and the 25th percentile amount is $3,338. For part-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $6,676 and the 25th percentile amount is $2,225.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time | |||||
| Enrollment | 330 | 342 | 371 | 382 | 338 |
| Grants/Scholarships Received | 221 | 278 | 310 | 243 | 223 |
| Percent Received | 66.97% | 81.29% | 83.56% | 63.61% | 65.98% |
| Received Amount | |||||
| 25th Percentile | $3,338 | $3,338 | $3,338 | $3,950 | $3,338 |
| 50th Percentile | $10,014 | $9,140 | $8,758 | $6,898 | $6,676 |
| 75th Percentile | $13,352 | $13,461 | $13,352 | $13,351 | $13,310 |
| Part-time | |||||
| Enrollment | 101 | 0 | 99 | 97 | 111 |
| Grants/Scholarships Received | 73 | 90 | 66 | 58 | 55 |
| Percent Received | 72.28% | - | 66.67% | 59.79% | 49.55% |
| Received Amount | |||||
| 25th Percentile | $2,225 | $2,476 | $2,225 | $2,225 | $2,225 |
| 50th Percentile | $6,676 | $4,451 | $4,451 | $4,019 | $4,451 |
| 75th Percentile | $9,791 | $7,677 | $7,455 | $6,643 | $6,676 |
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of full-time students who received financial aid, 50.67% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 45.74% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 3.59% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. For part-time students who received grants/scholarships, 205.45% of students received less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 30.91% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time | |||||
| Number Received | 221 | 278 | 310 | 243 | 223 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | 35.75% | 41.01% | 39.68% | 49.79% | 50.67% |
| Half to Full Tuition | 48.87% | 47.12% | 48.06% | 48.56% | 45.74% |
| Full Tuition | 12.22% | 9.71% | 10.00% | 0.41% | 0.00% |
| More than Full Tuition | 3.17% | 2.16% | 2.26% | 1.23% | 3.59% |
| Part-time | |||||
| Number Received | 73 | 90 | 66 | 58 | 55 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | 41.10% | 43.33% | 54.55% | 68.97% | 69.09% |
| Half to Full Tuition | 43.84% | 25.56% | 31.82% | 31.03% | 30.91% |
| Full Tuition | 15.07% | 28.89% | 12.12% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| More than Full Tuition | 0.00% | 2.22% | 1.52% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
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