University of Michigan Law School Tuition and Financial Aid
2024 Tuition & Fees
The 2024 tuition & fees at University of Michigan Law School is $69,584 for Michigan residents and $72,584 for out-of-state students according to the University of Michigan Law School Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to public law schools in U.S., University of Michigan Law School' tuition is much higher than the average tuition of $43,661. Compared to public law schools in Michigan, its tuition is much higher than the average tuition of $55,622.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $17,228 for state residents and $58,072 for out-out-state students at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. The average graduate tuition & fees is $27,524 for state residents and $55,052 for out-out-state students. The law school tuition is 24.99% higher than undergraduate tuition and 31.85% higher than graduate tuition at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares University of Michigan Law School'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.
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2024 University of Michigan Law School Tuition & Fees and Comparison
In-State
Out-of-State
University of Michigan Law School
$69,584
$72,584
All Law Schools
$30,475
$50,994
Public
$30,475
$43,661
Private
$56,676
Michigan Law Schools
$47,577
$51,457
Public
$47,577
$55,622
Private
$47,293
University of Michigan Law School Tuition & Fees Chart
Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years
The tuition & fees at University of Michigan Law School has increased by 3.98% compared to last year. It has increased by 15.82% over the past 6 years from $62,672 to $72,584.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $75,470 with $2,886 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 $74,880, which is $2,296 more than this year.
University of Michigan Law School Tuition Changes Over the Past 5 Years
In-State
Out-of-State
Change %
2018-2019
$59,672
$62,672
-
2019-2020
$61,854
$64,854
3.48%
2020-2021
$64,108
$67,108
3.48%
2021-2022
$64,008
$67,008
-0.15%
2022-2023
$66,808
$69,808
4.18%
2023-2024
$69,584
$72,584
3.98%
University of Michigan Law School Tuition Trends Chart
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2024 cost of attendance at University of Michigan Law School is $93,728 for Michigan residents and $96,728 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 $66,728. For detailed costs breakdown, see University of Michigan Law School's bursar/financial aid page.
University of Michigan Law School Cost of Attendance
Michigan Residents
Out-of-State
Cost of Attendance
$93,728
$96,728
Tuition & Fees
$69,584
$72,584
Room & Board, Transportation
$19,188
Books
$1,300
Other Expenses
$3,656
COA after Grants/Scholarships Received
$63,728
$66,728
Average Grants/Scholarships Amount
$30,000
LL.M. Tuition
University of Michigan Law School has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $73,584.
In 2023, 85.39% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $30,000 at University of Michigan Law School.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at University of Michigan Law School is slightly higher than the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in Michigan, the received percentage is similar to the average of 80%.
University of Michigan Law School Grants/Scholarships Received
Percent Received
Average Amount
University of Michigan Law School
85.39%
$30,000
All Law Schools
81.23%
$22,897
Public
79.84%
$16,599
Private
82.32%
$27,821
Michigan Law Schools
80.09%
$26,192
Public
87.01%
$30,331
Private
73.17%
$22,054
Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile
For 972 enrolled students, 830 students 85.39% received grants and/or scholarships. 3.61% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 39.52% received more than half amount of tuition.
For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $40,000 and the 25th percentile amount is $17,500.
The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Total Enrollment
1,012
999
1,013
959
972
Grants/Scholarships Received
871
882
1,001
813
830
Percent Received
86.07%
88.29%
98.82%
84.78%
85.39%
Received Amount
25th Percentile
$15,000
$15,000
$17,154
$15,000
$17,500
50th Percentile
$25,000
$25,000
$27,154
$30,000
$30,000
75th Percentile
$40,000
$40,000
$37,154
$40,000
$40,000
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of those who received financial aid, 56.87% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 39.52% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 3.61% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. It means that 30 out of total 978 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
