University of Chicago Law School Tuition and Financial Aid

    The 2024 tuition & fees at University of Chicago Law School is $77,877 according to the University of Chicago Law School Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to private law schools in U.S., University of Chicago Law School' tuition is much higher than the average tuition of $55,993. Compared to private law schools in Illinois, its tuition is higher than the average tuition of $64,107.
    The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $62,940 at University of Chicago. The average graduate tuition & fees is $66,492. The law school tuition is 23.73% higher than undergraduate tuition and 17.12% higher than graduate tuition at University of Chicago.
    2024 University of Chicago Law School Tuition & Fees and Comparison
    In-StateOut-of-State
    University of Chicago Law School$77,877
    All Law Schools$30,419$50,509
    Public$30,419$43,495
    Private$55,993
    Illinois Law Schools$29,877$52,135
    Public$29,877$34,177
    Private$64,107
    University of Chicago Law School Tuition & Fees Chart

    Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years

    The tuition & fees at University of Chicago Law School has increased by 6.41% compared to last year. It has increased by 19.26% over the past 6 years from $65,298 to $77,877.
    The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $82,870 with $4,993 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 $80,877, which is $3,000 more than this year.
    University of Chicago Law School Tuition Trends Chart

    Cost of Attendance

    The 2024 cost of attendance at University of Chicago Law School is $106,225. 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 $90,225. For detailed costs breakdown, see University of Chicago Law School's bursar/financial aid page.
    University of Chicago Law School Cost of Attendance
    Costs
    Cost of Attendance$106,225
    Tuition & Fees$77,877
    Room & Board, Transportation$23,413
    Books$1,785
    Other Expenses$3,150
    COA after Grants/Scholarships Received$90,225
    Average Grants/Scholarships Amount$16,000

    LL.M. Tuition

    The LL.M. tuition & fees at University of Chicago Law School is $77,877.
    University of Chicago Law School LL.M. Tuition
    Cost
    Tuition & Fees$77,877
    Room & Board$22,413
    Books$1,785
    Other Expenses$3,150
    Cost of Attendance$105,225
    Data Source: University of Chicago Law School Bursar/Financial Office, IPEDS data center, https://www.law.uchicago.edu/23-24-COA

    Grants and Scholarships Received

    In 2023, 76.21% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $16,000 at University of Chicago Law School.
    Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at University of Chicago Law School is similar to the average percentage of 79.82%. Compared to law schools in Illinois, the received percentage is similar to the average of 84%.
    University of Chicago Law School Grants/Scholarships Received
    Percent ReceivedAverage Amount
    University of Chicago Law School76.21%$16,000
    All Law Schools79.82%$21,012
    Public77.34%$15,574
    Private81.76%$25,263
    Illinois Law Schools83.95%$23,294
    Public75.10%$19,569
    Private89.85%$25,778

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

    For 622 enrolled students, 474 students 76.21% received grants and/or scholarships. 13.50% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 5.49% received more than half amount of tuition.
    For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $25,000 and the 25th percentile amount is $10,000.
    The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
    2022
    Total Enrollment622
    Grants/Scholarships Received474
    Percent Received76.21%
    Received Amount
    25th Percentile$10,000
    50th Percentile$16,000
    70th Percentile$25,000

    Financial Aid Amount to Tuition

    Of those who received financial aid, 81.01% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 5.49% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
    In special, 13.50% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. It means that 64 out of total 703 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
    How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
    2022
    Number Received474
    Half or Less than Tuition81.01%
    Half to Full Tuition5.49%
    Full Tuition1.90%
    More than Full Tuition11.60%