University of Illinois College of Law Tuition and Financial Aid

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees at University of Illinois College of Law is $41,893 for Illinois residents and $51,893 for out-of-state students according to the University of Illinois College of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to public law schools in U.S., University of Illinois College of Law' tuition is slightly higher than the average tuition of $43,313. Compared to public law schools in Illinois, its tuition is much higher than the average tuition of $34,177.

Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs

The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $16,004 for state residents and $34,501 for out-out-state students at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The average graduate tuition & fees is $18,837 for state residents and $33,640 for out-out-state students. The law school tuition is 50.41% higher than undergraduate tuition and 54.26% higher than graduate tuition at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart

The following table & chart compares University of Illinois College 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 College of Law with law schools that have similar tuition between $50K and $55K
2024 University of Illinois College of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
In-StateOut-of-State
University of Illinois College of Law$41,893$51,893
All Law Schools$30,198$50,356
Public$30,198$43,313
Private$55,813
Illinois Law Schools$29,877$52,135
Public$29,877$34,177
Private$64,107
University of Illinois College of Law Tuition & Fees Chart

Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years

The tuition & fees at University of Illinois College of Law has increased by 0.46% compared to last year. It has increased by 7.79% over the past 6 years from $48,143 to $51,893.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $52,130 with $237 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 $52,701, which is $808 more than this year.
University of Illinois College 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 College of Law is $60,957 for Illinois residents and $70,957 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 $35,057. For detailed costs breakdown, see University of Illinois College of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
University of Illinois College of Law Cost of Attendance
Illinois ResidentsOut-of-State
Cost of Attendance$60,957$70,957
Tuition & Fees$41,893$51,893
Room & Board, Transportation$14,514
Books$1,800
Other Expenses$2,750
COA after Grants/Scholarships Received$25,057$35,057
Average Grants/Scholarships Amount$35,900

LL.M. Tuition

University of Illinois College of Law has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $54,782.
University of Illinois College of Law LL.M. Tuition
Cost
Tuition & Fees$54,782
Room & Board$13,554
Books$1,800
Other Expenses$3,090
Cost of Attendance$73,226

Financial Aid Statistics

Grants and Scholarships Received

In 2023, 97.71% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $35,900 at University of Illinois College of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at University of Illinois College of Law is much higher than the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in Illinois, the received percentage is slightly higher than the average of 83%.
University of Illinois College of Law Grants/Scholarships Received
Percent ReceivedAverage Amount
University of Illinois College of Law97.71%$35,900
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 524 enrolled students, 512 students 97.71% received grants and/or scholarships. 1.56% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 77.54% received more than half amount of tuition.
For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $45,000 and the 25th percentile amount is $23,000.
The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
20192020202120222023
Total Enrollment402399603492524
Grants/Scholarships Received397395410480512
Percent Received98.76%99.00%67.99%97.56%97.71%
Received Amount
25th Percentile$22,500$23,000$23,000$25,000$23,000
50th Percentile$35,000$35,000$35,000$35,000$35,900
75th Percentile$40,836$45,000$45,000$45,000$45,000

How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?

Of those who received financial aid, 20.90% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 77.54% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 1.56% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. It means that 8 out of total 683 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
20192020202120222023
Number Received397395410480512
Half or Less than Tuition19.40%14.94%15.85%16.46%20.90%
Half to Full Tuition78.34%81.77%80.49%81.88%77.54%
Full Tuition0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.20%
More than Full Tuition2.27%3.29%3.66%1.67%1.37%