University of Illinois College of Law Tuition and Financial Aid

    2027 Tuition & Fees

    University of Illinois College of Law 2027 Tuition & Fees is $42,293 for Illinois residents and $52,293 for out-of-state students. University of Illinois College of Law's tuition is slightly higher than the national average ($47,209) for public law schools in the United States. Compared to other public law schools in Illinois, University of Illinois College of Law's tuition is much higher than the state average ($37,607).
    You can check tuition & other costs trends at University of Illinois College of Law Tuition & Fees Trends page.

    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
    2027 University of Illinois College of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
    In-StateOut-of-State
    University of Illinois College of Law$42,293$52,293
    All Law Schools$33,157$55,459
    Public$33,157$47,209
    Private$61,794
    Illinois Law Schools$32,767$57,770
    Public$32,767$37,607
    Private$71,213
    University of Illinois College of Law Tuition & Fees Chart
    1 2027 tuition based on published amounts by University of Illinois College of Law Financial Aid / Bursar.
    2 2026 tuition based on ABA data.

    University of Illinois College of Law Tuition Changes Since 2020

    The tuition & fees at University of Illinois College of Law has increased by 4.79% compared to last year. It has increased by 1.47% over the past 8 years from $45,000 to $52,293.
    The 2028 estimated tuition & fees is $54,798 with $2,505 increase, if the this year's increase rate (4.79%) is applied. Based on the average increase rate (1.47%) since 2020, the 2028 estimated tuition & fees is $53,062, which is $769 more than this year.
    University of Illinois College of Law Tuition Trends Chart

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

    For 2027, the estimated cost of attendance (COA) at University of Illinois College of Law is $60,524 for Illinois residents and $70,524 for out-of-state students. This comprehensive figure covers tuition, mandatory fees, housing, books and supplies, transportation, and general living expenses. However, optional charges such as health insurance, loan origination fees, and specific exam costs may not be included.
    On average, Harvard Law School awards $32,000 in financial aid per student. By factoring in these institutional grants and scholarships, the net cost of attendance drops to$38,524.
    University of Illinois College of Law Cost of Attendance
    Illinois ResidentsOut-of-State
    Cost of Attendance$60,524$70,524
    Tuition$36,500$46,500
    Fees$3,404$3,404
    On-Campus Living Costs$20,620
    Off-Campus Living Costs$20,620
    At-Home Living Costs-
    COA after Grants/Scholarships Received$28,524$38,524
    Average Grants/Scholarships Amount$32,000
    Data Source: University of Illinois College of Law Bursar/Financial Office, ABA (American Bar Association), IPEDS data center

    Financial Aid Statistics

    Grants and Scholarships Received

    In 2026, 98.73% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $32,000 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 80.58%. Compared to law schools in Illinois, the received percentage is slightly higher than the average of 84%.
    You can check financial aid trends at University of Illinois College of Law Financial Aid Trends page.
    University of Illinois College of Law Grants/Scholarships Received
    Percent ReceivedAverage Amount
    University of Illinois College of Law98.73%$32,000
    All Law Schools80.58%$24,147
    Public79.05%$18,032
    Private81.76%$28,843
    Illinois Law Schools83.76%$25,797
    Public75.66%$18,256
    Private89.17%$30,825

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

    For 472 enrolled students, 466 students 98.73% received grants and/or scholarships. 2.15% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 58.58% received more than half amount of tuition.
    For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $46,500 and the 25th percentile amount is $13,125.
    The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
    202120222023202420252026
    Total Enrollment399603492524519472
    Grants/Scholarships Received395410480512505466
    Percent Received99.00%67.99%97.56%97.71%97.30%98.73%
    Received Amount
    25th Percentile$23,000$23,000$25,000$23,000$22,500$13,125
    50th Percentile$35,000$35,000$35,000$35,900$36,200$32,000
    75th Percentile$45,000$45,000$45,000$45,000$45,000$46,500

    How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?

    Of those who received financial aid, 39.27% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 58.58% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
    In special, 2.15% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. It means that 10 out of total 670 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
    How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
    202120222023202420252026
    Number Received395410480512505466
    Half or Less than Tuition14.94%15.85%16.46%20.90%25.54%39.27%
    Half to Full Tuition81.77%80.49%81.88%77.54%72.08%58.58%
    Full Tuition0.00%0.00%0.00%0.20%0.00%0.00%
    More than Full Tuition3.29%3.66%1.67%1.37%2.38%2.15%
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