University of Colorado Boulder School of Law Tuition and Financial Aid

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees at University of Colorado Boulder School of Law is $34,747 for Colorado residents and $42,217 for out-of-state students according to the University of Colorado Boulder School of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to public law schools in U.S., University of Colorado Boulder School of Law' tuition is similar to the average tuition of $43,661.

Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs

The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $16,430 for state residents and $41,943 for out-out-state students at University of Colorado Boulder. The average graduate tuition & fees is $17,462 for state residents and $38,020 for out-out-state students. The law school tuition is 0.65% higher than undergraduate tuition and 11.04% higher than graduate tuition at University of Colorado Boulder.

Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart

The following table & chart compares University of Colorado Boulder 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 University of Colorado Boulder School of Law with law schools that have similar tuition between $40K and $45K
2024 University of Colorado Boulder School of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
In-StateOut-of-State
University of Colorado Boulder School of Law$34,747$42,217
All Law Schools$30,475$50,994
Public$30,475$43,661
Private$56,676
University of Colorado Boulder School of Law Tuition & Fees Chart

Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years

The tuition & fees at University of Colorado Boulder School of Law has increased by 3.96% compared to last year. It has increased by 9.31% over the past 6 years from $38,622 to $42,217.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $43,890 with $1,673 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 $43,003, which is $786 more than this year.
University of Colorado Boulder School of Law Tuition Trends Chart

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

The 2024 cost of attendance at University of Colorado Boulder School of Law is $56,357 for Colorado residents and $63,827 for out-of-state students. 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 $51,467. For detailed costs breakdown, see University of Colorado Boulder School of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
University of Colorado Boulder School of Law Cost of Attendance
Colorado ResidentsOut-of-State
Cost of Attendance$56,357$63,827
Tuition & Fees$34,747$42,217
Room & Board, Transportation$18,540
Books$1,460
Other Expenses$1,610
COA after Grants/Scholarships Received$43,997$51,467
Average Grants/Scholarships Amount$12,360

LL.M. Tuition

University of Colorado Boulder School of Law has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $29,328 for Coloradoresidents and $37,658 for out-of-state students.
University of Colorado Boulder School of Law LL.M. Tuition
Cost
Tuition & Fees
Colorado Residents$29,328
Out-of-State$37,658
Room & Board$23,416
Books$1,460
Other Expenses-
Cost of Attendance
Colorado Residents$54,204
Out-of-State$62,534

Financial Aid Statistics

Grants and Scholarships Received

In 2023, 83.99% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $12,360 at University of Colorado Boulder School of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at University of Colorado Boulder School of Law is similar to the average percentage of 81.23%.
University of Colorado Boulder School of Law Grants/Scholarships Received
Percent ReceivedAverage Amount
University of Colorado Boulder School of Law83.99%$12,360
All Law Schools81.23%$22,897
Public79.84%$16,599
Private82.32%$27,821

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

For 506 enrolled students, 425 students 83.99% received grants and/or scholarships. 4.94% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 29.18% received more than half amount of tuition.
For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $24,720 and the 25th percentile amount is $10,000.
The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
20192020202120222023
Total Enrollment512526522512506
Grants/Scholarships Received420427427417425
Percent Received82.03%81.18%81.80%81.45%83.99%
Received Amount
25th Percentile$10,000$6,500$10,000$9,305$10,000
50th Percentile$11,500$11,000$12,000$11,500$12,360
75th Percentile$18,500$29,718$24,000$24,000$24,720

How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?

Of those who received financial aid, 65.88% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 29.18% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 4.94% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. It means that 21 out of total 525 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
20192020202120222023
Number Received420427427417425
Half or Less than Tuition67.14%67.68%68.85%66.19%65.88%
Half to Full Tuition28.57%26.70%28.81%31.41%29.18%
Full Tuition1.19%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
More than Full Tuition3.10%5.62%2.34%2.40%4.94%