Northwestern Pritzker School of Law Tuition and Financial Aid

    2024 Tuition & Fees

    The 2024 tuition & fees at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law is $74,552 according to the Northwestern Pritzker School of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to private law schools in U.S., Northwestern Pritzker School of Law' tuition is much higher than the average tuition of $56,676. Compared to private law schools in Illinois, its tuition is slightly higher than the average tuition of $64,151.

    Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs

    The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $65,997 at Northwestern University. The average graduate tuition & fees is $53,871. The law school tuition is 12.96% higher than undergraduate tuition and 38.39% higher than graduate tuition at Northwestern University.

    Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart

    The following table & chart compares Northwestern Pritzker 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 Northwestern Pritzker School of Law with law schools that have similar tuition over $70K
    2024 Northwestern Pritzker School of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
    In-StateOut-of-State
    Northwestern Pritzker School of Law$74,552
    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
    Northwestern Pritzker School of Law Tuition & Fees Chart

    Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years

    The tuition & fees at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law has increased by 3.24% compared to last year. It has increased by 15.76% over the past 6 years from $64,402 to $74,552.
    The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $76,968 with $2,416 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 $76,902, which is $2,350 more than this year.
    Northwestern Pritzker School of Law Tuition Trends Chart

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

    The 2024 cost of attendance at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law is $99,872. 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 $59,872. For detailed costs breakdown, see Northwestern Pritzker School of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
    Northwestern Pritzker School of Law Cost of Attendance
    Costs
    Cost of Attendance$99,872
    Tuition & Fees$74,552
    Room & Board, Transportation$20,502
    Books$1,650
    Other Expenses$3,168
    COA after Grants/Scholarships Received$59,872
    Average Grants/Scholarships Amount$40,000

    LL.M. Tuition

    Northwestern Pritzker School of Law has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $77,962.
    Northwestern Pritzker School of Law LL.M. Tuition
    Cost
    Tuition & Fees$77,962
    Room & Board$20,502
    Books$1,650
    Other Expenses$3,168
    Cost of Attendance$103,282
    Data Source: Northwestern Pritzker School of Law Bursar/Financial Office, IPEDS data center, https://chicagofinancialaid.northwestern.edu/tuition/pritzker-school-of-law.html#LLM24

    Financial Aid Statistics

    Grants and Scholarships Received

    In 2023, 69.46% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $40,000 at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law.
    Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at Northwestern Pritzker School 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%.
    Northwestern Pritzker School of Law Grants/Scholarships Received
    Percent ReceivedAverage Amount
    Northwestern Pritzker School of Law69.46%$40,000
    All Law Schools81.23%$22,897
    Public79.84%$16,599
    Private82.32%$27,821
    Illinois Law Schools83.06%$25,117
    Public75.29%$17,992
    Private88.25%$29,867

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

    For 763 enrolled students, 530 students 69.46% received grants and/or scholarships. 1.89% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 48.49% received more than half amount of tuition.
    For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $40,000 and the 25th percentile amount is $20,000.
    The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
    20192020202120222023
    Total Enrollment752747779769763
    Grants/Scholarships Received558609665544530
    Percent Received74.20%81.53%85.37%70.74%69.46%
    Received Amount
    25th Percentile$20,000$15,738$10,267$20,000$20,000
    50th Percentile$30,000$26,667$26,667$40,000$40,000
    75th Percentile$50,000$50,000$40,300$40,000$40,000

    How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?

    Of those who received financial aid, 49.62% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 48.49% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
    In special, 1.89% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. It means that 10 out of total 1,189 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
    How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
    20192020202120222023
    Number Received558609665544530
    Half or Less than Tuition52.87%57.64%60.60%47.43%49.62%
    Half to Full Tuition46.24%40.23%35.49%49.82%48.49%
    Full Tuition0.00%0.16%1.05%0.18%0.00%
    More than Full Tuition0.90%1.97%2.86%2.57%1.89%
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