University of Illinois Chicago School of Law Tuition and Financial Aid

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees at University of Illinois Chicago School of Law is $32,508 for Illinois residents and $39,708 for out-of-state students according to the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to public law schools in U.S., University of Illinois Chicago School of Law' tuition is similar to the average tuition of $43,661. Compared to public law schools in Illinois, its tuition is slightly higher than the average tuition of $34,177.

Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs

The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $14,338 for state residents and $29,360 for out-out-state students at University of Illinois Chicago. The average graduate tuition & fees is $17,268 for state residents and $28,641 for out-out-state students. The law school tuition is 35.25% higher than undergraduate tuition and 38.64% higher than graduate tuition at University of Illinois Chicago.

Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart

The following table & chart compares University of Illinois Chicago 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 Illinois Chicago School of Law with law schools that have similar tuition between $35K and $40K
2024 University of Illinois Chicago School of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
In-StateOut-of-State
University of Illinois Chicago School of Law$32,508$39,708
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
University of Illinois Chicago School of Law Tuition & Fees Chart

Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years

The tuition & fees at University of Illinois Chicago School of Law has increased by 1.06% compared to last year. It has increased by 1.06% over the past 5 years from $39,290 to $39,708.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $40,130 with $422 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 $39,792, which is $84 more than this year.
University of Illinois Chicago 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 Illinois Chicago School of Law is $54,334 for Illinois residents and $61,534 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 $39,034. For detailed costs breakdown, see University of Illinois Chicago School of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
University of Illinois Chicago School of Law Cost of Attendance
Illinois ResidentsOut-of-State
Cost of Attendance$54,334$61,534
Tuition & Fees$32,508$39,708
Room & Board, Transportation$15,926
Books$1,400
Other Expenses$4,500
COA after Grants/Scholarships Received$31,834$39,034
Average Grants/Scholarships Amount$22,500

LL.M. Tuition

University of Illinois Chicago School of Law has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $32,508 for Illinoisresidents and $39,708 for out-of-state students.
University of Illinois Chicago School of Law LL.M. Tuition
Cost
Tuition & Fees
Illinois Residents$32,508
Out-of-State$39,708
Room & Board$15,926
Books$1,400
Other Expenses$4,500
Cost of Attendance
Illinois Residents$54,334
Out-of-State$61,534

Financial Aid Statistics

Grants and Scholarships Received

In 2023, 59.84% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $22,500 at University of Illinois Chicago School of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at University of Illinois Chicago School of Law is much lower than the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in Illinois, the received percentage is lower than the average of 83%.
University of Illinois Chicago School of Law Grants/Scholarships Received
Percent ReceivedAverage Amount
University of Illinois Chicago School of Law59.84%$22,500
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 1,044 enrolled students, 619 students 59.29% received grants and/or scholarships. 2.10% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 55.74% received more than half amount of tuition.
For full-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $33,600 and the 25th percentile amount is $10,800. For part-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $20,802 and the 25th percentile amount is $5,925.
The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
20192020202120222023
Full-time
Enrollment708768816834864
Grants/Scholarships Received510524580540517
Percent Received72.03%68.23%71.08%64.75%59.84%
Received Amount
25th Percentile$18,000$15,225$10,920$9,600$10,800
50th Percentile$25,041$25,000$22,500$22,500$22,500
75th Percentile$36,000$34,800$32,400$33,750$33,600
Part-time
Enrollment244239213211180
Grants/Scholarships Received10494110103102
Percent Received42.62%39.33%51.64%48.82%56.67%
Received Amount
25th Percentile$7,663$5,760$5,400$6,300$5,925
50th Percentile$15,803$12,000$11,340$13,800$15,675
75th Percentile$22,500$20,700$20,280$20,400$20,802

How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?

Of full-time students who received financial aid, 43.52% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 54.74% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 1.74% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. For part-time students who received grants/scholarships, 220.59% of students received less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 60.78% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
20192020202120222023
Full-time
Number Received510524580540517
Half or Less than Tuition39.22%27.48%33.28%46.30%43.52%
Half to Full Tuition38.63%43.51%37.24%52.22%54.74%
Full Tuition19.22%26.72%26.90%0.00%0.58%
More than Full Tuition2.94%2.29%2.59%1.48%1.16%
Part-time
Number Received10494110103102
Half or Less than Tuition36.54%36.17%41.82%38.83%35.29%
Half to Full Tuition49.04%38.30%28.18%60.19%60.78%
Full Tuition8.65%21.28%23.64%0.00%0.00%
More than Full Tuition5.77%4.26%6.36%0.97%3.92%