DePaul University College of Law Tuition and Financial Aid

    2025 Tuition & Fees

    The 2025 tuition & fees at DePaul University College of Law is $54,218. Compared to private law schools in U.S., DePaul University College of Law' tuition is similar to the average tuition of $58,690. Compared to private law schools in Illinois, its tuition is slightly lower than the average tuition of $65,881.

    Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs

    The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $44,174 at DePaul University. The average graduate tuition & fees is $22,525. The law school tuition is 22.74% higher than undergraduate tuition and 140.70% higher than graduate tuition at DePaul University.

    Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart

    The following table & chart compares DePaul University 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 DePaul University College of Law with law schools that have similar tuition between $50K and $55K
    2025 DePaul University College of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
    In-StateOut-of-State
    DePaul University College of Law$54,218
    All Law Schools$32,329$53,320
    Public$32,329$45,874
    Private$58,690
    Illinois Law Schools$28,571$54,555
    Public$28,571$31,904
    Private$65,881
    * Average law school tuition is based on 2024 data because many law schools have not yet announced their 2025 tuition rates.
    DePaul University College of Law Tuition & Fees Chart

    Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years

    The tuition & fees at DePaul University College of Law has increased by 1.98% compared to last year. It has increased by 6.41% over the past 5 years from $49,006 to $54,218.
    The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $55,292 with $1,074 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 $54,913, which is $695 more than this year.
    DePaul University College of Law Tuition Trends Chart

    Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses

    The 2025 cost of attendance at DePaul University College of Law is $81,518. 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 $51,518.
    DePaul University College of Law Cost of Attendance
    Costs
    Cost of Attendance$81,518
    Tuition$53,716
    Fees$502
    On-Campus Living Costs$27,300
    Off-Campus Living Costs$27,300
    At-Home Living Costs$27,300
    COA after Grants/Scholarships Received$51,518
    Average Grants/Scholarships Amount$30,000

    LL.M. Tuition

    DePaul University College of Law has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $41,008.
    DePaul University College of Law LL.M. Tuition
    Cost
    Tuition & Fees$41,008
    Room & Board$23,796
    Books$1,650
    Other Expenses-
    Cost of Attendance$66,454
    Data Source: DePaul University College of Law Bursar/Financial Office, ABA (American Bar Association), IPEDS data center
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