University of Chicago Law School Tuition and Financial Aid

    2024 Tuition & Fees

    The 2024 tuition & fees at University of Chicago Law School is $77,877 according to the University of Chicago Law School Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to private law schools in U.S., University of Chicago Law School' tuition is much higher than the average tuition of $56,676. Compared to private law schools in Illinois, its tuition is higher than the average tuition of $64,151.

    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 18.68% higher than undergraduate tuition and 17.03% 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
    2024 University of Chicago Law School Tuition & Fees and Comparison
    In-StateOut-of-State
    University of Chicago Law School$77,877
    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
    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 19.26% over the past 6 years from $65,298 to $77,877.
    The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $82,870 with $4,993 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 $80,877, which is $3,000 more than this year.
    University of Chicago Law School Tuition Trends Chart

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

    The 2024 cost of attendance at University of Chicago Law School is $106,225. 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 $91,225. For detailed costs breakdown, see University of Chicago Law School's bursar/financial aid page.
    University of Chicago Law School Cost of Attendance
    Costs
    Cost of Attendance$106,225
    Tuition & Fees$77,877
    Room & Board, Transportation$23,413
    Books$1,785
    Other Expenses$3,150
    COA after Grants/Scholarships Received$91,225
    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, IPEDS data center, https://www.law.uchicago.edu/23-24-COA

    Financial Aid Statistics

    Grants and Scholarships Received

    In 2023, 83.11% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $15,000 at University of Chicago Law School.
    Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at University of Chicago Law School is similar to the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in Illinois, the received percentage is similar to the average of 83%.
    University of Chicago Law School Grants/Scholarships Received
    Percent ReceivedAverage Amount
    University of Chicago Law School83.11%$15,000
    All Law Schools81.23%$22,897
    Public79.84%$16,599
    Private82.32%$27,821
    Illinois Law Schools83.06%$25,117
    Public75.29%$17,992
    Private88.25%$29,867

    Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile

    For 610 enrolled students, 507 students 83.11% received grants and/or scholarships. 11.64% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 7.50% received more than half amount of tuition.
    For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $29,221 and the 25th percentile amount is $10,000.
    The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
    20192020202120222023
    Total Enrollment600622622626610
    Grants/Scholarships Received503504474501507
    Percent Received83.83%81.03%76.21%80.03%83.11%
    Received Amount
    25th Percentile$10,000$10,000$10,000$10,000$10,000
    50th Percentile$20,000$16,000$16,000$16,000$15,000
    75th Percentile$30,000$25,000$25,000$25,000$29,221

    How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?

    Of those who received financial aid, 80.87% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 7.50% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
    In special, 11.64% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. It means that 59 out of total 686 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
    How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
    20192020202120222023
    Number Received503504474501507
    Half or Less than Tuition77.53%81.35%81.01%82.63%80.87%
    Half to Full Tuition7.75%5.36%5.49%7.19%7.50%
    Full Tuition3.78%2.98%1.90%0.00%0.00%
    More than Full Tuition10.93%10.32%11.60%10.18%11.64%
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