Michigan State University College of Law Tuition and Financial Aid

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees at Michigan State University College of Law is $47,984 according to the Michigan State University College of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to private law schools in U.S., Michigan State University College of Law' tuition is slightly lower than the average tuition of $55,813. Compared to private law schools in Michigan, its tuition is similar to the average tuition of $46,983.

Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart

The following table & chart compares Michigan State University 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 Michigan State University College of Law with law schools that have similar tuition between $45K and $50K
2024 Michigan State University College of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
In-StateOut-of-State
Michigan State University College of Law$47,984
All Law Schools$30,198$50,356
Public$30,198$43,313
Private$55,813
Michigan Law Schools$47,577$51,302
Public$47,577$55,622
Private$46,983
Michigan State University College of Law Tuition & Fees Chart

Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years

The tuition & fees at Michigan State University College of Law has increased by 0.33% compared to last year. It has increased by 7.99% over the past 6 years from $44,432 to $47,984.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $48,145 with $161 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 $48,751, which is $767 more than this year.
Michigan State University College of Law Tuition Trends Chart

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

The 2024 cost of attendance at Michigan State University College of Law is $70,114. 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 $35,114. For detailed costs breakdown, see Michigan State University College of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
Michigan State University College of Law Cost of Attendance
Costs
Cost of Attendance$70,114
Tuition & Fees$47,984
Room & Board, Transportation$16,010
Books$3,072
Other Expenses$3,048
COA after Grants/Scholarships Received$35,114
Average Grants/Scholarships Amount$35,000

Financial Aid Statistics

Grants and Scholarships Received

In 2023, 99.06% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $35,000 at Michigan State University College of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at Michigan State University College of Law is much higher than the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in Michigan, the received percentage is higher than the average of 80%.
Michigan State University College of Law Grants/Scholarships Received
Percent ReceivedAverage Amount
Michigan State University College of Law99.06%$35,000
All Law Schools81.23%$22,897
Public79.84%$16,599
Private82.32%$27,821
Michigan Law Schools80.09%$26,192
Public87.01%$30,331
Private73.17%$22,054

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

For 635 enrolled students, 629 students 99.06% received grants and/or scholarships. 23.69% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 51.83% received more than half amount of tuition.
For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $41,040 and the 25th percentile amount is $25,000.
The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
20192020202120222023
Total Enrollment710698632665635
Grants/Scholarships Received612648610650629
Percent Received86.20%92.84%96.52%97.74%99.06%
Received Amount
25th Percentile$22,100$20,000$18,000$19,472$25,000
50th Percentile$22,100$28,000$28,000$29,472$35,000
75th Percentile$33,150$38,000$36,000$37,472$41,040

How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?

Of those who received financial aid, 24.48% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 51.83% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 23.69% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. It means that 149 out of total 643 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
20192020202120222023
Number Received626652610650629
Half or Less than Tuition24.44%26.38%26.23%34.15%24.48%
Half to Full Tuition59.27%59.05%61.48%52.46%51.83%
Full Tuition14.87%14.20%11.97%11.54%23.37%
More than Full Tuition1.14%0.31%0.33%1.85%0.32%