University of Tennessee College of Law Tuition and Financial Aid

    2024 Tuition & Fees

    The 2024 tuition & fees at University of Tennessee College of Law is $20,408 for Tennessee residents and $39,152 for out-of-state students according to the University of Tennessee College of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to public law schools in U.S., University of Tennessee College of Law' tuition is slightly lower than the average tuition of $43,678. Compared to public law schools in Tennessee, its tuition is higher than the average tuition of $32,207.

    Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs

    The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $13,484 for state residents and $31,974 for out-out-state students at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville. The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,620 for state residents and $32,108 for out-out-state students. The law school tuition is 22.45% higher than undergraduate tuition and 21.94% higher than graduate tuition at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville.

    Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart

    The following table & chart compares University of Tennessee 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 Tennessee College of Law with law schools that have similar tuition between $35K and $40K
    2024 University of Tennessee College of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
    In-StateOut-of-State
    University of Tennessee College of Law$20,408$39,152
    All Law Schools$30,489$51,002
    Public$30,489$43,678
    Private$56,676
    Tennessee Law Schools$20,194$47,505
    Public$20,194$32,207
    Private$57,703
    University of Tennessee College of Law Tuition & Fees Chart

    Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years

    The tuition & fees at University of Tennessee College of Law has increased by 0.80% compared to last year. It has increased by 2.10% over the past 6 years from $38,348 to $39,152.
    The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $39,464 with $312 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 $39,316, which is $164 more than this year.
    University of Tennessee 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 Tennessee College of Law is $41,002 for Tennessee residents and $59,746 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 $52,746. For detailed costs breakdown, see University of Tennessee College of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
    University of Tennessee College of Law Cost of Attendance
    Tennessee ResidentsOut-of-State
    Cost of Attendance$41,002$59,746
    Tuition & Fees$20,408$39,152
    Room & Board, Transportation$15,952
    Books$1,600
    Other Expenses$3,042
    COA after Grants/Scholarships Received$34,002$52,746
    Average Grants/Scholarships Amount$7,000
    Data Source: University of Tennessee College of Law Bursar/Financial Office, IPEDS data center

    Financial Aid Statistics

    Grants and Scholarships Received

    In 2023, 87.57% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $7,000 at University of Tennessee College of Law.
    Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at University of Tennessee College of Law is slightly higher than the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in Tennessee, the received percentage is slightly higher than the average of 76%.
    University of Tennessee College of Law Grants/Scholarships Received
    Percent ReceivedAverage Amount
    University of Tennessee College of Law87.57%$7,000
    All Law Schools81.23%$22,897
    Public79.84%$16,599
    Private82.32%$27,821
    Tennessee Law Schools76.25%$20,872
    Public70.36%$7,496
    Private80.18%$29,790

    Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile

    For 370 enrolled students, 324 students 87.57% received grants and/or scholarships. 15.12% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 14.81% received more than half amount of tuition.
    For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $12,000 and the 25th percentile amount is $4,000.
    The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
    20192020202120222023
    Total Enrollment360369364368370
    Grants/Scholarships Received256286310364324
    Percent Received71.11%77.51%85.16%98.91%87.57%
    Received Amount
    25th Percentile$6,000$7,500$5,000$5,001$4,000
    50th Percentile$15,000$15,000$10,000$9,789$7,000
    75th Percentile$21,000$25,944$20,000$18,548$12,000

    How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?

    Of those who received financial aid, 70.06% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 14.81% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
    In special, 15.12% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. It means that 49 out of total 417 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
    How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
    20192020202120222023
    Number Received256286310364324
    Half or Less than Tuition32.81%32.17%52.58%54.12%70.06%
    Half to Full Tuition41.80%45.10%42.26%40.11%14.81%
    Full Tuition0.00%1.75%0.00%0.00%13.89%
    More than Full Tuition25.39%20.98%5.16%5.77%1.23%
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