University of North Carolina School of Law Tuition and Financial Aid

    2025 Tuition & Fees

    The 2025 tuition & fees at University of North Carolina School of Law is $29,696 for North Carolina residents and $51,486 for out-of-state students. Compared to public law schools in U.S., University of North Carolina School of Law' tuition is slightly higher than the average tuition of $45,874. Compared to public law schools in North Carolina, its tuition is slightly higher than the average tuition of $46,642.

    Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs

    The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,989 for state residents and $39,330 for out-out-state students at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,527 for state residents and $30,819 for out-out-state students. The law school tuition is 30.91% higher than undergraduate tuition and 67.06% higher than graduate tuition at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

    Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart

    The following table & chart compares University of North Carolina 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 North Carolina School of Law with law schools that have similar tuition between $50K and $55K
    2025 University of North Carolina School of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
    In-StateOut-of-State
    University of North Carolina School of Law$29,696$51,486
    All Law Schools$32,329$53,320
    Public$32,329$45,874
    Private$58,690
    North Carolina Law Schools$24,411$53,816
    Public$24,411$46,642
    Private$57,403
    * Average law school tuition is based on 2024 data because many law schools have not yet announced their 2025 tuition rates.
    University of North Carolina School of Law Tuition & Fees Chart

    Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years

    The tuition & fees at University of North Carolina School of Law has increased by 6.81% compared to last year. It has increased by 23.69% over the past 6 years from $41,626 to $51,486.
    The 2026 estimated tuition & fees is $54,991 with $3,505 increase, if the this year's increase rate is applied. Based on the average increase rate over past 5 years, the 2026 estimated tuition & fees is $53,925, which is $2,439 more than this year.
    University of North Carolina School of Law Tuition Trends Chart

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

    The 2025 cost of attendance at University of North Carolina School of Law is $58,112 for North Carolina residents and $79,902 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 $62,402.
    University of North Carolina School of Law Cost of Attendance
    North Carolina ResidentsOut-of-State
    Cost of Attendance$58,112$79,902
    Tuition$26,332$48,122
    Fees$3,364$3,364
    On-Campus Living Costs$28,416
    Off-Campus Living Costs$28,416
    At-Home Living Costs$13,856
    COA after Grants/Scholarships Received$40,612$62,402
    Average Grants/Scholarships Amount$17,500
    Data Source: University of North Carolina School of Law Bursar/Financial Office, ABA (American Bar Association), IPEDS data center
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