Southern Illinois University School of Law Tuition and Financial Aid

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees at Southern Illinois University School of Law is $21,555 according to the Southern Illinois University School of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to public law schools in U.S., Southern Illinois University School 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 $15,416 for state residents and $13,244 for out-out-state students at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. The average graduate tuition & fees is $14,148 for state residents and $31,050 for out-out-state students. The law school tuition is 62.75% higher than undergraduate tuition and 30.58% lower than graduate tuition at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.

Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart

The following table & chart compares Southern Illinois University 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 Southern Illinois University School of Law with law schools that have similar tuition under $30K
2024 Southern Illinois University School of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
In-StateOut-of-State
Southern Illinois University School of Law$21,555
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
Southern Illinois University School of Law Tuition & Fees Chart

Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years

The tuition & fees at Southern Illinois University School of Law has decreased by 9.19% compared to last year. It has not risen in the past changed over past 6 years.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $19,574 with - 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 $20,375, which is - more than this year.
Southern Illinois University School of Law Tuition Trends Chart

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

The 2024 cost of attendance at Southern Illinois University School of Law is $37,623. 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 $32,329. For detailed costs breakdown, see Southern Illinois University School of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
Southern Illinois University School of Law Cost of Attendance
Costs
Cost of Attendance$37,623
Tuition & Fees$21,555
Room & Board, Transportation$13,047
Books$1,370
Other Expenses$1,651
COA after Grants/Scholarships Received$32,329
Average Grants/Scholarships Amount$5,294

Financial Aid Statistics

Grants and Scholarships Received

In 2023, 75.00% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $5,294 at Southern Illinois University School of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at Southern Illinois University School of Law is slightly lower than the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in Illinois, the received percentage is similar to the average of 83%.
Southern Illinois University School of Law Grants/Scholarships Received
Percent ReceivedAverage Amount
Southern Illinois University School of Law75.00%$5,294
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 252 enrolled students, 189 students 75.00% received grants and/or scholarships.
For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $2,647 and the 25th percentile amount is $7,941.
The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
20192020202120222023
Total Enrollment269254237237252
Grants/Scholarships Received254233214196189
Percent Received94.42%91.73%90.30%82.70%75.00%
Received Amount
25th Percentile$5,000$6,000$9,000$6,000$7,941
50th Percentile$7,500$10,000$12,650$11,000$5,294
75th Percentile$13,500$15,000$15,853$13,128$2,647

How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?

Of those who received financial aid, 52.91% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 47.62% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
20192020202120222023
Number Received254233214196189
Half or Less than Tuition62.60%54.51%40.65%33.67%52.91%
Half to Full Tuition33.86%42.06%57.94%46.94%47.62%
Full Tuition0.00%0.00%0.47%18.37%0.00%
More than Full Tuition3.54%3.43%0.93%1.02%0.00%