Northern Illinois University College of Law Tuition and Financial Aid

    2025 Tuition & Fees

    The 2025 tuition & fees at Northern Illinois University College of Law is $24,067. Compared to public law schools in U.S., Northern Illinois University College of Law' tuition is much lower than the average tuition of $45,874. Compared to public law schools in Illinois, its tuition is lower than the average tuition of $31,904.

    Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs

    The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $12,506 for state residents and $12,506 for out-out-state students at Northern Illinois University. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,090 for state residents and $9,090 for out-out-state students. The law school tuition is 92.44% higher than undergraduate tuition and 164.76% higher than graduate tuition at Northern Illinois University.

    Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart

    The following table & chart compares Northern Illinois 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 Northern Illinois University College of Law with law schools that have similar tuition under $30K
    2025 Northern Illinois University College of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
    In-StateOut-of-State
    Northern Illinois University College of Law$24,067
    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.
    Northern Illinois University College of Law Tuition & Fees Chart

    Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years

    The tuition & fees at Northern Illinois University College of Law has increased by 4.41% compared to last year. It has not risen in the past changed over past 5 years.
    The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $25,127 with $1,060 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 $23,876, which is - more than this year.
    Northern Illinois University College of Law Tuition Trends Chart

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

    The 2025 cost of attendance at Northern Illinois University College of Law is $47,091. 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 $38,817.
    Northern Illinois University College of Law Cost of Attendance
    Costs
    Cost of Attendance$47,091
    Tuition$23,667
    Fees$400
    On-Campus Living Costs$23,024
    Off-Campus Living Costs$23,024
    At-Home Living Costs$23,024
    COA after Grants/Scholarships Received$38,817
    Average Grants/Scholarships Amount$8,274
    Data Source: Northern Illinois University College of Law Bursar/Financial Office, ABA (American Bar Association), IPEDS data center
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