University of Minnesota Law School Tuition and Financial Aid
2024 Tuition & Fees
The 2024 tuition & fees at University of Minnesota Law School is $48,964 for Minnesota residents and $58,396 for out-of-state students according to the University of Minnesota Law School Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to public law schools in U.S., University of Minnesota Law School' tuition is much higher than the average tuition of $43,678. Compared to public law schools in Minnesota, its tuition is similar to the average tuition of $58,396.
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 60.42% higher than undergraduate tuition and 85.06% 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.
2024 University of Minnesota Law School Tuition & Fees and Comparison
In-State
Out-of-State
University of Minnesota Law School
$48,964
$58,396
All Law Schools
$30,489
$51,002
Public
$30,489
$43,678
Private
$56,676
Minnesota Law Schools
$48,964
$53,568
Public
$48,964
$58,396
Private
$51,155
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 8.93% over the past 6 years from $53,609 to $58,396.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $59,883 with $1,487 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 $59,439, which is $1,043 more than this year.
University of Minnesota Law School Tuition Changes Over the Past 5 Years
In-State
Out-of-State
Change %
2018-2019
$44,921
$53,609
-
2019-2020
$45,808
$54,664
1.97%
2020-2021
$45,808
$54,664
0.00%
2021-2022
$46,488
$55,464
1.46%
2022-2023
$47,754
$56,946
2.67%
2023-2024
$48,964
$58,396
2.55%
University of Minnesota Law School Tuition Trends Chart
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2024 cost of attendance at University of Minnesota Law School is $73,564 for Minnesota residents and $82,996 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 $52,996. For detailed costs breakdown, see University of Minnesota Law School's bursar/financial aid page.
University of Minnesota Law School Cost of Attendance
Minnesota Residents
Out-of-State
Cost of Attendance
$73,564
$82,996
Tuition & Fees
$48,964
$58,396
Room & Board, Transportation
$19,100
Books
$1,700
Other Expenses
$3,800
COA after Grants/Scholarships Received
$43,564
$52,996
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.
In 2023, 87.44% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $30,000 at University of Minnesota Law School.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at University of Minnesota Law School is slightly higher than the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in Minnesota, the received percentage is similar to the average of 96%.
University of Minnesota Law School Grants/Scholarships Received
Percent Received
Average Amount
University of Minnesota Law School
87.44%
$30,000
All Law Schools
81.23%
$22,897
Public
79.84%
$16,599
Private
82.32%
$27,821
Minnesota Law Schools
96.24%
$29,537
Public
87.44%
$30,000
Private
100.65%
$29,306
Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile
For 669 enrolled students, 585 students 87.44% received grants and/or scholarships. 1.88% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 60.17% received more than half amount of tuition.
For full-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $45,504 and the 25th percentile amount is $23,569. For part-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $32,693 and the 25th percentile amount is $13,750.
The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Total Enrollment
590
667
674
677
669
Grants/Scholarships Received
545
604
575
568
585
Percent Received
92.37%
90.55%
85.31%
83.90%
87.44%
Received Amount
25th Percentile
$20,000
$20,000
$24,000
$25,000
$23,569
50th Percentile
$27,000
$30,500
$35,000
$35,000
$30,000
75th Percentile
$40,000
$43,704
$43,704
$44,376
$45,504
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of those who received financial aid, 38.29% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 60.17% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 1.88% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. It means that 11 out of total 720 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
