University of Illinois College of Law Tuition and Financial Aid
2024 Tuition & Fees
The 2024 tuition & fees at University of Illinois College of Law is $41,893 for Illinois residents and $51,893 for out-of-state students according to the University of Illinois College of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to public law schools in U.S., University of Illinois College of Law' tuition is slightly higher than the average tuition of $43,678. Compared to public law schools in Illinois, its tuition is much higher than the average tuition of $34,177.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $18,060 for state residents and $39,192 for out-out-state students at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The average graduate tuition & fees is $18,837 for state residents and $33,640 for out-out-state students. The law school tuition is 32.41% higher than undergraduate tuition and 54.26% higher than graduate tuition at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares University of Illinois College 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 College of Law with law schools that have similar tuition between $50K and $55K
2024 University of Illinois College of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
In-State
Out-of-State
University of Illinois College of Law
$41,893
$51,893
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 College of Law Tuition & Fees Chart
Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years
The tuition & fees at University of Illinois College of Law has increased by 0.46% compared to last year. It has increased by 7.79% over the past 6 years from $48,143 to $51,893.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $52,130 with $237 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 $52,701, which is $808 more than this year.
University of Illinois College of Law Tuition Changes Over the Past 5 Years
In-State
Out-of-State
Change %
2018-2019
$38,143
$48,143
-
2019-2020
$38,171
$48,171
0.06%
2020-2021
$37,981
$47,981
-0.39%
2021-2022
$38,273
$48,273
0.61%
2022-2023
$41,657
$51,657
7.01%
2023-2024
$41,893
$51,893
0.46%
University of Illinois College 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 College of Law is $60,957 for Illinois residents and $70,957 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 $35,057. For detailed costs breakdown, see University of Illinois College of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
University of Illinois College of Law Cost of Attendance
Illinois Residents
Out-of-State
Cost of Attendance
$60,957
$70,957
Tuition & Fees
$41,893
$51,893
Room & Board, Transportation
$14,514
Books
$1,800
Other Expenses
$2,750
COA after Grants/Scholarships Received
$25,057
$35,057
Average Grants/Scholarships Amount
$35,900
LL.M. Tuition
University of Illinois College of Law has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $54,782.
University of Illinois College of Law LL.M. Tuition
In 2023, 97.71% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $35,900 at University of Illinois College of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at University of Illinois College of Law is much higher than the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in Illinois, the received percentage is slightly higher than the average of 83%.
University of Illinois College of Law Grants/Scholarships Received
Percent Received
Average Amount
University of Illinois College of Law
97.71%
$35,900
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 524 enrolled students, 512 students 97.71% received grants and/or scholarships. 1.56% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 77.54% received more than half amount of tuition.
For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $45,000 and the 25th percentile amount is $23,000.
The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Total Enrollment
402
399
603
492
524
Grants/Scholarships Received
397
395
410
480
512
Percent Received
98.76%
99.00%
67.99%
97.56%
97.71%
Received Amount
25th Percentile
$22,500
$23,000
$23,000
$25,000
$23,000
50th Percentile
$35,000
$35,000
$35,000
$35,000
$35,900
75th Percentile
$40,836
$45,000
$45,000
$45,000
$45,000
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of those who received financial aid, 20.90% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 77.54% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 1.56% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. It means that 8 out of total 683 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
