University of Kentucky College of Law Tuition and Financial Aid

2023 Tuition & Fees

The 2023 tuition & fees at University of Kentucky College of Law is $25,748 for Kentucky residents and $51,380 for out-of-state students according to the University of Kentucky College of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to public law schools in U.S., University of Kentucky College of Law' tuition is slightly higher than the average tuition of $43,313.

Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs

The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $12,859 for state residents and $32,276 for out-out-state students at University of Kentucky. The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,946 for state residents and $34,259 for out-out-state students. The law school tuition is 59.19% higher than undergraduate tuition and 49.98% higher than graduate tuition at University of Kentucky.

Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart

The following table & chart compares University of Kentucky 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.
2023 University of Kentucky College of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
In-StateOut-of-State
University of Kentucky College of Law$25,748$51,380
All Law Schools$30,198$50,429
Public$30,198$43,313
Private$55,993
University of Kentucky College of Law Tuition & Fees Chart

Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years

The tuition & fees at University of Kentucky College of Law has increased by 0.01% compared to last year. It has increased by 5.99% over the past 5 years from $48,474 to $51,380.
The 2024 estimated tuition & fees is $51,386 with $6 increase, if the this year's increase rate is applied. Based on the average increase rate over past 5 years, the 2024 estimated tuition & fees is $51,996, which is $616 more than this year.
University of Kentucky College of Law Tuition Trends Chart

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

The 2023 cost of attendance at University of Kentucky College of Law is $51,616 for Kentucky residents and $77,248 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 $71,273. For detailed costs breakdown, see University of Kentucky College of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
University of Kentucky College of Law Cost of Attendance
Kentucky ResidentsOut-of-State
Cost of Attendance$51,616$77,248
Tuition & Fees$25,748$51,380
Room & Board, Transportation$20,102
Books$1,500
Other Expenses$4,266
COA after Grants/Scholarships Received$45,641$71,273
Average Grants/Scholarships Amount$5,975

Financial Aid Statistics

Grants and Scholarships Received

In 2023, 95.34% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $5,975 at University of Kentucky College of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at University of Kentucky College of Law is higher than the average percentage of 79.82%.
University of Kentucky College of Law Grants/Scholarships Received
Percent ReceivedAverage Amount
University of Kentucky College of Law95.34%$5,975
All Law Schools79.82%$21,012
Public77.34%$15,574
Private81.76%$25,263

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

For 365 enrolled students, 349 students 95.62% received grants and/or scholarships. 1.43% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 26.36% received more than half amount of tuition.
For full-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $15,332 and the 25th percentile amount is $1,250. For part-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $2,000 and the 25th percentile amount is $2,000.
The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
2022
Total Enrollment365
Grants/Scholarships Received348
Percent Received95.34%
Received Amount
25th Percentile$1,250
50th Percentile$5,975
70th Percentile$15,332

How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?

Of full-time students who received financial aid, 72.13% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 26.44% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 1.44% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. For part-time students who received grants/scholarships, 25,100.00% of students received less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 0.00% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
2022
Number Received349
Half or Less than Tuition72.21%
Half to Full Tuition26.36%
Full Tuition1.44%
More than Full Tuition0.00%