University of Chicago Law School Tuition and Financial Aid

    2025 Tuition & Fees

    The 2025 tuition & fees at University of Chicago Law School is $81,069. Compared to private law schools in U.S., University of Chicago Law School' tuition is much higher than the average tuition of $58,690. Compared to private law schools in Illinois, its tuition is higher than the average tuition of $65,881.

    Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs

    The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $65,619 at University of Chicago. The average graduate tuition & fees is $66,543. The law school tuition is 23.55% higher than undergraduate tuition and 21.83% higher than graduate tuition at University of Chicago.

    Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart

    The following table & chart compares University of Chicago Law School'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 University of Chicago Law School with law schools that have similar tuition over $70K
    2025 University of Chicago Law School Tuition & Fees and Comparison
    In-StateOut-of-State
    University of Chicago Law School$81,069
    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.
    University of Chicago Law School Tuition & Fees Chart

    Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years

    The tuition & fees at University of Chicago Law School has increased by 6.41% compared to last year. It has increased by 14.70% over the past 5 years from $67,899 to $81,069.
    The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $86,266 with $5,197 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 $83,452, which is $2,383 more than this year.
    University of Chicago Law School Tuition Trends Chart

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

    The 2025 cost of attendance at University of Chicago Law School is $116,286. 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 $101,286.
    University of Chicago Law School Cost of Attendance
    Costs
    Cost of Attendance$116,286
    Tuition$79,539
    Fees$1,530
    On-Campus Living Costs$35,217
    Off-Campus Living Costs$35,217
    At-Home Living Costs$35,217
    COA after Grants/Scholarships Received$101,286
    Average Grants/Scholarships Amount$15,000

    LL.M. Tuition

    University of Chicago Law School has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $77,877.
    University of Chicago Law School LL.M. Tuition
    Cost
    Tuition & Fees$77,877
    Room & Board$22,413
    Books$1,785
    Other Expenses$3,150
    Cost of Attendance$105,225
    Data Source: University of Chicago Law School Bursar/Financial Office, ABA (American Bar Association), IPEDS data center
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