University of Minnesota Law School Tuition and Financial Aid

    2025 Tuition & Fees

    The 2025 tuition & fees at University of Minnesota Law School is $51,062 for Minnesota residents and $60,878 for out-of-state students. Compared to public law schools in U.S., University of Minnesota Law School' tuition is much higher than the average tuition of $45,874. Compared to public law schools in Minnesota, its tuition is similar to the average tuition of $60,878.

    Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs

    The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $16,488 for state residents and $36,402 for out-out-state students at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. The average graduate tuition & fees is $21,091 for state residents and $31,555 for out-out-state students. The law school tuition is 67.24% higher than undergraduate tuition and 92.93% higher than graduate tuition at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.

    Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart

    The following table & chart compares University of Minnesota 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 Minnesota Law School with law schools that have similar tuition between $60K and $65K
    2025 University of Minnesota Law School Tuition & Fees and Comparison
    In-StateOut-of-State
    University of Minnesota Law School$51,062$60,878
    All Law Schools$32,329$53,320
    Public$32,329$45,874
    Private$58,690
    Minnesota Law Schools$51,062$55,049
    Public$51,062$60,878
    Private$52,135
    * Average law school tuition is based on 2024 data because many law schools have not yet announced their 2025 tuition rates.
    University of Minnesota Law School Tuition & Fees Chart

    Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years

    The tuition & fees at University of Minnesota Law School has increased by 2.55% compared to last year. It has increased by 6.83% over the past 5 years from $54,664 to $60,878.
    The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $62,428 with $1,550 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 $61,709, which is $831 more than this year.
    University of Minnesota Law School Tuition Trends Chart

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

    The 2025 cost of attendance at University of Minnesota Law School is $70,170 for Minnesota residents and $79,986 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 $49,986.
    University of Minnesota Law School Cost of Attendance
    Minnesota ResidentsOut-of-State
    Cost of Attendance$70,170$79,986
    Tuition$48,528$58,344
    Fees$2,534$2,534
    On-Campus Living Costs$19,108
    Off-Campus Living Costs$19,108
    At-Home Living Costs$19,108
    COA after Grants/Scholarships Received$40,170$49,986
    Average Grants/Scholarships Amount$30,000

    LL.M. Tuition

    University of Minnesota Law School has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $62,600.
    University of Minnesota Law School LL.M. Tuition
    Cost
    Tuition & Fees$62,600
    Room & Board$17,500
    Books-
    Other Expenses-
    Cost of Attendance$80,100
    Data Source: University of Minnesota Law School Bursar/Financial Office, ABA (American Bar Association), IPEDS data center
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