Northern Illinois University College of Law Tuition and Financial Aid
2024 Tuition & Fees
The 2024 tuition & fees at Northern Illinois University College of Law is $23,553 according to the Northern Illinois University College of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to public law schools in U.S., Northern Illinois University College of Law' tuition is much lower than the average tuition of $43,661. Compared to public law schools in Illinois, its tuition is much lower than the average tuition of $34,177.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $12,472 for state residents and $12,700 for out-out-state students at Northern Illinois University. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,066 for state residents and $9,090 for out-out-state students. The law school tuition is 85.46% higher than undergraduate tuition and 159.11% higher than graduate tuition at Northern Illinois University.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares Northern Illinois 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 Northern Illinois University College of Law with law schools that have similar tuition under $30K
2024 Northern Illinois University College of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
In-State
Out-of-State
Northern Illinois University College of Law
$23,553
All Law Schools
$30,475
$50,994
Public
$30,475
$43,661
Private
$56,676
Illinois Law Schools
$29,877
$52,161
Public
$29,877
$34,177
Private
$64,151
Northern Illinois University College of Law Tuition & Fees Chart
Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years
The tuition & fees at Northern Illinois University College of Law has increased by 4.41% compared to last year. It has not risen in the past changed over past 6 years.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $24,591 with $1,038 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 $21,562, which is - more than this year.
Northern Illinois University College of Law Tuition Changes Over the Past 5 Years
Tuition & Fees
Change %
2018-2019
$40,792
-
2019-2020
$24,528
-39.87%
2020-2021
$24,310
-0.89%
2021-2022
$24,642
1.37%
2022-2023
$22,559
-8.45%
2023-2024
$23,553
4.41%
Northern Illinois University College of Law Tuition Trends Chart
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2024 cost of attendance at Northern Illinois University College of Law is $44,201. 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 $35,927. For detailed costs breakdown, see Northern Illinois University College of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
Northern Illinois University College of Law Cost of Attendance
In 2023, 68.59% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $8,274 at Northern Illinois University College of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at Northern Illinois University College of Law is lower than the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in Illinois, the received percentage is slightly lower than the average of 83%.
Northern Illinois University College of Law Grants/Scholarships Received
Percent Received
Average Amount
Northern Illinois University College of Law
68.59%
$8,274
All Law Schools
81.23%
$22,897
Public
79.84%
$16,599
Private
82.32%
$27,821
Illinois Law Schools
83.06%
$25,117
Public
75.29%
$17,992
Private
88.25%
$29,867
Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile
For 312 enrolled students, 214 students 68.59% received grants and/or scholarships.
For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $12,411 and the 25th percentile amount is $5,000.
The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Total Enrollment
260
280
307
322
312
Grants/Scholarships Received
169
206
218
219
214
Percent Received
65.00%
73.57%
71.01%
68.01%
68.59%
Received Amount
25th Percentile
$3,000
$8,127
$5,000
$5,000
$5,000
50th Percentile
$8,127
$12,191
$8,127
$8,192
$8,274
75th Percentile
$12,191
$16,754
$12,191
$11,792
$12,411
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of those who received financial aid, 65.89% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 34.11% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
