University of Illinois Chicago School of Law Tuition and Financial Aid

The 2023 tuition & fees at University of Illinois Chicago School of Law is $32,090 for Illinois residents and $39,290 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 $42,305. Compared to public law schools in Illinois, its tuition is slightly higher than the average tuition of $34,311.

The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $14,046 for state residents and $28,654 for out-out-state students at University of Illinois Chicago. The average graduate tuition & fees is $17,257 for state residents and $28,422 for out-out-state students. The law school tuition is 37.12% higher than undergraduate tuition and 38.24% higher than graduate tuition at University of Illinois Chicago.

2023 University of Illinois Chicago School of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	In-State	Out-of-State
University of Illinois Chicago School of Law	$32,090	$39,290
All Law Schools	$29,458	$48,679
Public	$29,458	$42,305
Private	$53,662
Illinois Law Schools	$30,011	$50,722
Public	$30,011	$34,311
Private	$61,662

University of Illinois Chicago School of Law Tuition & Fees Chart

Tuition Increase and Change Over Past 5 Years

The tuition & fees at University of Illinois Chicago School of Law has decreased by 18.74% compared to last year. It has not risen in the past changed over past 4 years.

The 2024 estimated tuition & fees is $31,928 with - increase, if the this year's increase rate is applied.

University of Illinois Chicago School of Law Tuition Changes Over the Past 5 Years
	In-State	Out-of-State	Change %
2019-2020	$32,090	$39,290	-
2020-2021	$39,322	$48,322	22.99%
2021-2022	$39,350	$48,350	0.06%
2022-2023	$32,090	$39,290	-18.74%

University of Illinois Chicago School of Law Tuition Trends Chart

Cost of Attendance

The 2023 cost of attendance at University of Illinois Chicago School of Law is $53,916 for Illinoisresidents and $61,116 for out-of-state students. It includes tuition & fees, living costs, costs for books & supplies, transportation & travel costs, and other living expenses, but exclude health insurance fee, loan fee and required exam fee. After receiving grants and scholarships, the COA down to $38,616. 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 Residents	Out-of-State
Cost of Attendance	$53,916	$61,116
Tuition & Fees	$32,090	$39,290
Room & Board	$15,926
Books	$1,400
Other Expenses	$4,500
COA after Grants/Scholarships Received	$31,416	$38,616
Average Grants/Scholarships Amount	$22,500

Data Source: University of Illinois Chicago School of Law Bursar/Financial Office, IPEDS data center

Grants and Scholarships Received

In 2022, 71.08% 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 lower than the average percentage of 79.82%. Compared to law schools in Illinois, the received percentage is slightly lower than the average of 84%.

University of Illinois Chicago School of Law Grants/Scholarships Received
	Percent Received	Average Amount
University of Illinois Chicago School of Law	71.08%	$22,500
All Law Schools	79.82%	$21,012
Public	77.34%	$15,574
Private	81.76%	$25,263
Illinois Law Schools	83.95%	$23,294
Public	75.10%	$19,569
Private	89.85%	$25,778

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

For 1,029 enrolled students, 690 students 67.06% received grants and/or scholarships. 29.57% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 35.80% received more than half amount of tuition. For full-time students, the 75^th percentile of grants amount is $32,400 and the 25^th percentile amount is $10,920. For part-time students, the 75^th percentile of grants amount is $20,280 and the 25^th percentile amount is $5,400.

The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
	2022
Full-time
Enrollment	816
Grants/Scholarships Received	580
Percent Received	71.08%
Received Amount
25^th Percentile	$10,920
50^th Percentile	$22,500
70^th Percentile	$32,400
Part-time
Enrollment	213
Grants/Scholarships Received	110
Percent Received	51.64%
Received Amount
25^th Percentile	$5,400
50^th Percentile	$11,340
70^th Percentile	$20,280

Financial Aid Amount to Tuition

Of full-time students who received financial aid, 33.28% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 37.24% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition. In special, 29.48% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. For part-time students who received grants/scholarships, 175.45% of students received less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 28.18% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.

How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
	2022
Full-time
Number Received	580
Half or Less than Tuition	33.28%
Half to Full Tuition	37.24%
Full Tuition	26.90%
More than Full Tuition	2.59%
Part-time
Number Received	110
Half or Less than Tuition	41.82%
Half to Full Tuition	28.18%
Full Tuition	23.64%
More than Full Tuition	6.36%