University of North Carolina School of Law Tuition and Financial Aid
2025 Tuition & Fees
The 2025 tuition & fees at University of North Carolina School of Law is $29,696 for North Carolina residents and $51,486 for out-of-state students according to the University of North Carolina School of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to public law schools in U.S., University of North Carolina School of Law' tuition is slightly higher than the average tuition of $43,661. Compared to public law schools in North Carolina, its tuition is slightly higher than the average tuition of $45,264.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,989 for state residents and $39,330 for out-out-state students at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,527 for state residents and $30,819 for out-out-state students. The law school tuition is 30.91% higher than undergraduate tuition and 67.06% higher than graduate tuition at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares University of North Carolina 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 North Carolina School of Law with law schools that have similar tuition between $50K and $55K
2025 University of North Carolina School of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
In-State
Out-of-State
University of North Carolina School of Law
$29,696
$51,486
All Law Schools
$30,475
$50,994
Public
$30,475
$43,661
Private
$56,676
North Carolina Law Schools
$23,034
$55,109
Public
$23,034
$45,264
Private
$60,032
* Average law school tuition is based on 2024 data because many law schools have not yet announced their 2025 tuition rates.
University of North Carolina School of Law Tuition & Fees Chart
Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years
The tuition & fees at University of North Carolina School of Law has increased by 6.81% compared to last year. It has increased by 26.18% over the past 7 years from $40,802 to $51,486.
The 2026 estimated tuition & fees is $54,991 with $3,505 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 $54,182, which is $2,696 more than this year.
University of North Carolina School of Law Tuition Changes Over the Past 5 Years
In-State
Out-of-State
Change %
2018-2019
$24,171
$40,802
-
2019-2020
$24,480
$41,626
2.02%
2020-2021
$24,480
$41,626
-
2021-2022
$24,530
$44,742
7.49%
2022-2023
$24,492
$44,704
-0.08%
2023-2024
$27,972
$48,204
7.83%
2024-2025
$29,696
$51,486
6.81%
University of North Carolina 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 North Carolina School of Law is $55,374 for North Carolina residents and $77,164 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 $62,164. For detailed costs breakdown, see University of North Carolina School of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
University of North Carolina School of Law Cost of Attendance
In 2023, 86.49% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $15,000 at University of North Carolina School of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at University of North Carolina School of Law is slightly higher than the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in North Carolina, the received percentage is similar to the average of 89%.
University of North Carolina School of Law Grants/Scholarships Received
Percent Received
Average Amount
University of North Carolina School of Law
86.49%
$15,000
All Law Schools
81.23%
$22,897
Public
79.84%
$16,599
Private
82.32%
$27,821
North Carolina Law Schools
88.63%
$21,949
Public
75.66%
$12,703
Private
95.12%
$26,572
Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile
For 592 enrolled students, 512 students 86.49% received grants and/or scholarships. 5.86% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 56.45% received more than half amount of tuition.
For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $20,000 and the 25th percentile amount is $10,000.
The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Total Enrollment
621
600
589
589
592
Grants/Scholarships Received
413
448
467
488
512
Percent Received
66.51%
74.67%
79.29%
82.85%
86.49%
Received Amount
25th Percentile
$12,000
$10,000
$10,000
$11,875
$10,000
50th Percentile
$15,000
$15,000
$15,000
$15,000
$15,000
75th Percentile
$17,500
$17,500
$17,500
$20,000
$20,000
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of those who received financial aid, 37.70% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 56.45% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 5.86% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. It means that 30 out of total 572 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
