Southern Illinois University School of Law Tuition and Financial Aid
2024 Tuition & Fees
The 2024 tuition & fees at Southern Illinois University School of Law is $21,555 according to the Southern Illinois University School of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to public law schools in U.S., Southern Illinois University School of Law' tuition is much lower than the average tuition of $43,678. Compared to public law schools in Illinois, its tuition is much lower than the average tuition of $34,177.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $13,244 for state residents and $13,244 for out-out-state students at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. The average graduate tuition & fees is $14,148 for state residents and $31,050 for out-out-state students. The law school tuition is 62.75% higher than undergraduate tuition and 30.58% lower than graduate tuition at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares Southern Illinois University 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.
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2024 Southern Illinois University School of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
In-State
Out-of-State
Southern Illinois University School of Law
$21,555
All Law Schools
$30,489
$51,002
Public
$30,489
$43,678
Private
$56,676
Illinois Law Schools
$29,877
$52,161
Public
$29,877
$34,177
Private
$64,151
Southern Illinois University School of Law Tuition & Fees Chart
Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years
The tuition & fees at Southern Illinois University School of Law has decreased by 9.19% compared to last year. It has not risen in the past changed over past 6 years.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $19,574 with - 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 $20,375, which is - more than this year.
Southern Illinois University School of Law Tuition Changes Over the Past 5 Years
Tuition & Fees
Change %
2018-2019
$29,675
-
2019-2020
$29,875
0.67%
2020-2021
$30,075
0.67%
2021-2022
$23,278
-22.60%
2022-2023
$23,737
1.97%
2023-2024
$21,555
-9.19%
Southern Illinois University School of Law Tuition Trends Chart
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2024 cost of attendance at Southern Illinois University School of Law is $37,623. 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 $32,329. For detailed costs breakdown, see Southern Illinois University School of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
Southern Illinois University School of Law Cost of Attendance
In 2023, 75.00% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $5,294 at Southern Illinois University School of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at Southern Illinois University School of Law is slightly lower than the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in Illinois, the received percentage is similar to the average of 83%.
Southern Illinois University School of Law Grants/Scholarships Received
Percent Received
Average Amount
Southern Illinois University School of Law
75.00%
$5,294
All Law Schools
81.23%
$22,897
Public
79.84%
$16,599
Private
82.32%
$27,821
Illinois Law Schools
83.06%
$25,117
Public
75.29%
$17,992
Private
88.25%
$29,867
Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile
For 252 enrolled students, 189 students 75.00% received grants and/or scholarships.
For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $2,647 and the 25th percentile amount is $7,941.
The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Total Enrollment
269
254
237
237
252
Grants/Scholarships Received
254
233
214
196
189
Percent Received
94.42%
91.73%
90.30%
82.70%
75.00%
Received Amount
25th Percentile
$5,000
$6,000
$9,000
$6,000
$7,941
50th Percentile
$7,500
$10,000
$12,650
$11,000
$5,294
75th Percentile
$13,500
$15,000
$15,853
$13,128
$2,647
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of those who received financial aid, 52.91% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 47.62% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
