University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law Tuition and Financial Aid

2023 Tuition & Fees

The 2023 tuition & fees at University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law is $23,359 for Missouri residents and $29,359 for out-of-state students according to the University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to public law schools in U.S., University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law' tuition is much lower than the average tuition of $43,661. Compared to public law schools in Missouri, its tuition is similar to the average tuition of $29,618.

Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs

The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $11,988 for state residents and $28,788 for out-out-state students at University of Missouri-Kansas City. The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,072 for state residents and $30,760 for out-out-state students. The law school tuition is 1.98% higher than undergraduate tuition and 4.55% lower than graduate tuition at University of Missouri-Kansas City.

Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart

The following table & chart compares University of Missouri - Kansas City School 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 Missouri - Kansas City School of Law with law schools that have similar tuition under $30K
2023 University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
In-StateOut-of-State
University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law$23,359$29,359
All Law Schools$30,475$50,994
Public$30,475$43,661
Private$56,676
Missouri Law Schools$23,618$42,327
Public$23,618$29,618
Private$67,744
University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law Tuition & Fees Chart

Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years

The tuition & fees at University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law has decreased by 26.95% compared to last year. It has not risen in the past changed over past 5 years.
The 2024 estimated tuition & fees is $21,448 with - 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 $28,152, which is - more than this year.
University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law Tuition Trends Chart

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

The 2023 cost of attendance at University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law is $41,399 for Missouri residents and $47,399 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 $41,599. For detailed costs breakdown, see University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law Cost of Attendance
Missouri ResidentsOut-of-State
Cost of Attendance$41,399$47,399
Tuition & Fees$23,359$29,359
Room & Board, Transportation$13,300
Books$1,034
Other Expenses$3,706
COA after Grants/Scholarships Received$35,599$41,599
Average Grants/Scholarships Amount$5,800

Financial Aid Statistics

Grants and Scholarships Received

In 2023, 84.52% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $5,800 at University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law is similar to the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in Missouri, the received percentage is similar to the average of 87%.
University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law Grants/Scholarships Received
Percent ReceivedAverage Amount
University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law84.52%$5,800
All Law Schools81.23%$22,897
Public79.84%$16,599
Private82.32%$27,821
Missouri Law Schools86.88%$23,600
Public82.05%$14,400
Private96.54%$42,000

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

For 465 enrolled students, 393 students 84.52% received grants and/or scholarships. 4.33% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 16.28% received more than half amount of tuition.
For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $9,000 and the 25th percentile amount is $3,000.
The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
20192020202120222023
Total Enrollment416416424438465
Grants/Scholarships Received328295356365393
Percent Received78.85%70.91%83.96%83.33%84.52%
Received Amount
25th Percentile$3,000$3,000$3,500$2,500$3,000
50th Percentile$8,000$8,000$8,000$7,000$5,800
75th Percentile$17,938$18,967$20,000$19,360$9,000

How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?

Of those who received financial aid, 79.39% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 16.28% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 4.33% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. It means that 17 out of total 418 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
20192020202120222023
Number Received328295356365393
Half or Less than Tuition64.33%65.42%62.64%67.12%79.39%
Half to Full Tuition28.66%28.47%33.15%30.96%16.28%
Full Tuition0.61%0.34%0.28%0.27%0.00%
More than Full Tuition6.40%5.76%3.93%1.92%4.33%