University of Illinois College of Law Tuition and Financial Aid

    2025 Tuition & Fees

    The 2025 tuition & fees at University of Illinois College of Law is $39,877 for Illinois residents and $49,877 for out-of-state students. Compared to public law schools in U.S., University of Illinois College of Law' tuition is similar to the average tuition of $45,874. Compared to public law schools in Illinois, its tuition is much higher than the average tuition of $31,904.

    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 27.26% higher than undergraduate tuition and 48.27% 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 $45K and $50K
    2025 University of Illinois College of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
    In-StateOut-of-State
    University of Illinois College of Law$39,877$49,877
    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 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 7.73% over the past 5 years from $48,171 to $49,877.
    The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $50,105 with $228 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 $50,648, which is $771 more than this year.
    University of Illinois College of Law Tuition Trends Chart

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

    The 2025 cost of attendance at University of Illinois College of Law is $61,849 for Illinois residents and $71,849 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 $35,649.
    University of Illinois College of Law Cost of Attendance
    Illinois ResidentsOut-of-State
    Cost of Attendance$61,849$71,849
    Tuition$36,500$46,500
    Fees$3,377$3,377
    On-Campus Living Costs$21,972
    Off-Campus Living Costs$21,972
    At-Home Living Costs$21,972
    COA after Grants/Scholarships Received$25,649$35,649
    Average Grants/Scholarships Amount$36,200

    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
    Cost
    Tuition & Fees$54,782
    Room & Board$13,554
    Books$1,800
    Other Expenses$3,090
    Cost of Attendance$73,226
    Data Source: University of Illinois College of Law Bursar/Financial Office, ABA (American Bar Association), IPEDS data center
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