University of Missouri School of Law Tuition and Financial Aid

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees at University of Missouri School of Law is $23,877 for Missouri residents and $29,877 for out-of-state students according to the University of Missouri School of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to public law schools in U.S., University of Missouri 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 $14,130 for state residents and $34,338 for out-out-state students at University of Missouri-Columbia. The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,029 for state residents and $31,029 for out-out-state students. The law school tuition is 12.99% lower than undergraduate tuition and 3.71% lower than graduate tuition at University of Missouri-Columbia.

Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart

The following table & chart compares University of Missouri 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 School of Law with law schools that have similar tuition under $30K
2025 University of Missouri School of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
In-StateOut-of-State
University of Missouri School of Law$23,877$29,877
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
* Average law school tuition is based on 2024 data because many law schools have not yet announced their 2025 tuition rates.
University of Missouri School of Law Tuition & Fees Chart

Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years

The tuition & fees at University of Missouri School of Law is same as last year. It has not risen in the past changed over past 7 years.
The 2026 estimated tuition & fees is $29,877 without increase, if the this year's increase rate is applied. Based on the average increase rate over past 5 years, the 2026 estimated tuition & fees is $28,474, which is - more than this year.
University of Missouri School of Law Tuition Trends Chart

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

The 2025 cost of attendance at University of Missouri School of Law is $45,341 for Missouri residents and $51,341 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 $28,341. For detailed costs breakdown, see University of Missouri School of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
University of Missouri School of Law Cost of Attendance
Missouri ResidentsOut-of-State
Cost of Attendance$45,341$51,341
Tuition & Fees$23,877$29,877
Room & Board, Transportation$11,612
Books$1,800
Other Expenses$8,052
COA after Grants/Scholarships Received$22,341$28,341
Average Grants/Scholarships Amount$23,000

LL.M. Tuition

University of Missouri School of Law has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $21,924.
University of Missouri School of Law LL.M. Tuition
Cost
Tuition & Fees$21,924
Room & Board$11,612
Books$1,800
Other Expenses$8,052
Cost of Attendance$43,388

Financial Aid Statistics

Grants and Scholarships Received

In 2023, 79.57% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $23,000 at University of Missouri School of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at University of Missouri 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 School of Law Grants/Scholarships Received
Percent ReceivedAverage Amount
University of Missouri School of Law79.57%$23,000
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 372 enrolled students, 296 students 79.57% received grants and/or scholarships. 23.31% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 44.93% received more than half amount of tuition.
For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $23,869 and the 25th percentile amount is $12,000.
The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
20192020202120222023
Total Enrollment276273299343372
Grants/Scholarships Received200193233263296
Percent Received72.46%70.70%77.93%76.68%79.57%
Received Amount
25th Percentile$7,000$9,126$9,500$15,000$12,000
50th Percentile$17,000$18,000$18,500$22,392$23,000
75th Percentile$21,000$22,000$23,000$23,000$23,869

How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?

Of those who received financial aid, 31.76% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 44.93% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 23.31% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. It means that 69 out of total 424 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
20192020202120222023
Number Received200193233263296
Half or Less than Tuition32.50%31.09%28.33%26.24%31.76%
Half to Full Tuition52.50%43.52%34.76%31.18%44.93%
Full Tuition4.50%5.18%8.15%32.32%17.57%
More than Full Tuition10.50%20.21%28.76%10.27%5.74%