University of Illinois Chicago School of Law Tuition and Financial Aid

    2024 Tuition & Fees

    The 2024 tuition & fees at University of Illinois Chicago School of Law is $32,508 for Illinois residents and $39,708 for out-of-state students according to the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to public law schools in U.S., University of Illinois Chicago School of Law' tuition is similar to the average tuition of $43,678. Compared to public law schools in Illinois, its tuition is slightly higher than the average tuition of $34,177.

    Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs

    The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $15,816 for state residents and $31,505 for out-out-state students at University of Illinois Chicago. The average graduate tuition & fees is $17,268 for state residents and $28,641 for out-out-state students. The law school tuition is 26.04% higher than undergraduate tuition and 38.64% higher than graduate tuition at University of Illinois Chicago.

    Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart

    The following table & chart compares University of Illinois Chicago 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 University of Illinois Chicago School of Law with law schools that have similar tuition between $35K and $40K
    2024 University of Illinois Chicago School of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
    In-StateOut-of-State
    University of Illinois Chicago School of Law$32,508$39,708
    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 Illinois Chicago School of Law Tuition & Fees Chart

    Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years

    The tuition & fees at University of Illinois Chicago School of Law has increased by 1.06% compared to last year. It has increased by 1.06% over the past 5 years from $39,290 to $39,708.
    The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $40,130 with $422 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 $39,792, which is $84 more than this year.
    University of Illinois Chicago School of Law Tuition Trends Chart

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

    The 2024 cost of attendance at University of Illinois Chicago School of Law is $54,334 for Illinois residents and $61,534 for out-of-state students. 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 $39,034. For detailed costs breakdown, see University of Illinois Chicago School of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
    University of Illinois Chicago School of Law Cost of Attendance
    Illinois ResidentsOut-of-State
    Cost of Attendance$54,334$61,534
    Tuition & Fees$32,508$39,708
    Room & Board, Transportation$15,926
    Books$1,400
    Other Expenses$4,500
    COA after Grants/Scholarships Received$31,834$39,034
    Average Grants/Scholarships Amount$22,500

    LL.M. Tuition

    University of Illinois Chicago School of Law has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $32,508 for Illinoisresidents and $39,708 for out-of-state students.
    University of Illinois Chicago School of Law LL.M. Tuition
    Cost
    Tuition & Fees
    Illinois Residents$32,508
    Out-of-State$39,708
    Room & Board$15,926
    Books$1,400
    Other Expenses$4,500
    Cost of Attendance
    Illinois Residents$54,334
    Out-of-State$61,534
    Data Source: University of Illinois Chicago School of Law Bursar/Financial Office, IPEDS data center, https://law.uic.edu/admission/tuition/

    Financial Aid Statistics

    Grants and Scholarships Received

    In 2023, 59.84% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $22,500 at University of Illinois Chicago School of Law.
    Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at University of Illinois Chicago School of Law is much lower than the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in Illinois, the received percentage is lower than the average of 83%.
    University of Illinois Chicago School of Law Grants/Scholarships Received
    Percent ReceivedAverage Amount
    University of Illinois Chicago School of Law59.84%$22,500
    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 1,044 enrolled students, 619 students 59.29% received grants and/or scholarships. 2.10% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 55.74% received more than half amount of tuition.
    For full-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $33,600 and the 25th percentile amount is $10,800. For part-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $20,802 and the 25th percentile amount is $5,925.
    The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
    20192020202120222023
    Full-time
    Enrollment708768816834864
    Grants/Scholarships Received510524580540517
    Percent Received72.03%68.23%71.08%64.75%59.84%
    Received Amount
    25th Percentile$18,000$15,225$10,920$9,600$10,800
    50th Percentile$25,041$25,000$22,500$22,500$22,500
    75th Percentile$36,000$34,800$32,400$33,750$33,600
    Part-time
    Enrollment244239213211180
    Grants/Scholarships Received10494110103102
    Percent Received42.62%39.33%51.64%48.82%56.67%
    Received Amount
    25th Percentile$7,663$5,760$5,400$6,300$5,925
    50th Percentile$15,803$12,000$11,340$13,800$15,675
    75th Percentile$22,500$20,700$20,280$20,400$20,802

    How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?

    Of full-time students who received financial aid, 43.52% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 54.74% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
    In special, 1.74% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. For part-time students who received grants/scholarships, 220.59% of students received less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 60.78% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
    How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
    20192020202120222023
    Full-time
    Number Received510524580540517
    Half or Less than Tuition39.22%27.48%33.28%46.30%43.52%
    Half to Full Tuition38.63%43.51%37.24%52.22%54.74%
    Full Tuition19.22%26.72%26.90%0.00%0.58%
    More than Full Tuition2.94%2.29%2.59%1.48%1.16%
    Part-time
    Number Received10494110103102
    Half or Less than Tuition36.54%36.17%41.82%38.83%35.29%
    Half to Full Tuition49.04%38.30%28.18%60.19%60.78%
    Full Tuition8.65%21.28%23.64%0.00%0.00%
    More than Full Tuition5.77%4.26%6.36%0.97%3.92%
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