Northwestern Pritzker School of Law Tuition and Financial Aid

    2025 Tuition & Fees

    The 2025 tuition & fees at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law is $77,532. Compared to private law schools in U.S., Northwestern Pritzker School of Law' tuition is much higher than the average tuition of $58,690. Compared to private law schools in Illinois, its tuition is slightly higher than the average tuition of $65,881.

    Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs

    The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $65,997 at Northwestern University. The average graduate tuition & fees is $53,871. The law school tuition is 17.48% higher than undergraduate tuition and 43.92% higher than graduate tuition at Northwestern University.

    Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart

    The following table & chart compares Northwestern Pritzker 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 Northwestern Pritzker School of Law with law schools that have similar tuition over $70K
    2025 Northwestern Pritzker School of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
    In-StateOut-of-State
    Northwestern Pritzker School of Law$77,532
    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.
    Northwestern Pritzker School of Law Tuition & Fees Chart

    Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years

    The tuition & fees at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law has increased by 3.24% compared to last year. It has increased by 11.59% over the past 5 years from $66,806 to $77,532.
    The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $80,044 with $2,512 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 $79,330, which is $1,798 more than this year.
    Northwestern Pritzker School of Law Tuition Trends Chart

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

    The 2025 cost of attendance at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law is $107,028. 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 $67,028.
    Northwestern Pritzker School of Law Cost of Attendance
    Costs
    Cost of Attendance$107,028
    Tuition$76,704
    Fees$828
    On-Campus Living Costs$29,496
    Off-Campus Living Costs$29,496
    At-Home Living Costs$29,496
    COA after Grants/Scholarships Received$67,028
    Average Grants/Scholarships Amount$40,000

    LL.M. Tuition

    Northwestern Pritzker School of Law has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $77,962.
    Northwestern Pritzker School of Law LL.M. Tuition
    Cost
    Tuition & Fees$77,962
    Room & Board$20,502
    Books$1,650
    Other Expenses$3,168
    Cost of Attendance$103,282
    Data Source: Northwestern Pritzker School of Law Bursar/Financial Office, ABA (American Bar Association), IPEDS data center
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