University of Iowa College of Law Tuition and Financial Aid

    2024 Tuition & Fees

    The 2024 tuition & fees at University of Iowa College of Law is $31,426 for Iowa residents and $51,955 for out-of-state students according to the University of Iowa College of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to public law schools in U.S., University of Iowa College of Law' tuition is slightly higher than the average tuition of $43,661.

    Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs

    The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,964 for state residents and $32,927 for out-out-state students at University of Iowa. The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,211 for state residents and $34,882 for out-out-state students. The law school tuition is 57.79% higher than undergraduate tuition and 48.95% higher than graduate tuition at University of Iowa.

    Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart

    The following table & chart compares University of Iowa 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 Iowa College of Law with law schools that have similar tuition between $50K and $55K
    2024 University of Iowa College of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
    In-StateOut-of-State
    University of Iowa College of Law$31,426$51,955
    All Law Schools$30,475$50,994
    Public$30,475$43,661
    Private$56,676
    University of Iowa College of Law Tuition & Fees Chart

    Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years

    The tuition & fees at University of Iowa College of Law has increased by 3.94% compared to last year. It has increased by 10.96% over the past 6 years from $46,824 to $51,955.
    The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $54,000 with $2,045 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 $53,094, which is $1,139 more than this year.
    University of Iowa 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 Iowa College of Law is $54,202 for Iowa residents and $74,731 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 $46,686. For detailed costs breakdown, see University of Iowa College of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
    University of Iowa College of Law Cost of Attendance
    Iowa ResidentsOut-of-State
    Cost of Attendance$54,202$74,731
    Tuition & Fees$31,426$51,955
    Room & Board, Transportation$18,202
    Books$1,800
    Other Expenses$2,774
    COA after Grants/Scholarships Received$26,157$46,686
    Average Grants/Scholarships Amount$28,045

    LL.M. Tuition

    University of Iowa College of Law has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $28,668 for Iowaresidents and $32,895 for out-of-state students.
    University of Iowa College of Law LL.M. Tuition
    Cost
    Tuition & Fees
    Iowa Residents$28,668
    Out-of-State$32,895
    Room & Board$18,202
    Books$1,800
    Other Expenses$2,774
    Cost of Attendance
    Iowa Residents$51,444
    Out-of-State$55,671
    Data Source: University of Iowa College of Law Bursar/Financial Office, IPEDS data center, https://tuition.ais.its.uiowa.edu/rates

    Financial Aid Statistics

    Grants and Scholarships Received

    In 2023, 71.40% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $28,045 at University of Iowa College of Law.
    Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at University of Iowa College of Law is lower than the average percentage of 81.23%.
    University of Iowa College of Law Grants/Scholarships Received
    Percent ReceivedAverage Amount
    University of Iowa College of Law71.40%$28,045
    All Law Schools81.23%$22,897
    Public79.84%$16,599
    Private82.32%$27,821

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

    For 500 enrolled students, 357 students 71.40% received grants and/or scholarships. 27.45% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 44.26% received more than half amount of tuition.
    For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $30,152 and the 25th percentile amount is $11,444.
    The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
    20192020202120222023
    Total Enrollment418431473500500
    Grants/Scholarships Received319337324333357
    Percent Received76.32%78.19%68.50%66.60%71.40%
    Received Amount
    25th Percentile$19,480$18,805$13,250$20,000$11,444
    50th Percentile$24,800$24,500$26,181$27,097$28,045
    75th Percentile$42,480$42,687$27,181$29,132$30,152

    How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?

    Of those who received financial aid, 28.29% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 44.26% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
    In special, 27.45% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. It means that 98 out of total 555 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
    How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
    20192020202120222023
    Number Received319337324333357
    Half or Less than Tuition24.76%35.61%24.07%21.32%28.29%
    Half to Full Tuition52.98%40.65%25.93%19.82%44.26%
    Full Tuition6.58%12.76%28.40%33.63%23.53%
    More than Full Tuition15.67%10.98%21.60%25.23%3.92%
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