University of North Dakota School of Law Tuition and Financial Aid

    2027 Tuition & Fees

    University of North Dakota School of Law 2027 Tuition & Fees is $21,941 for North Dakota residents and $41,974 for out-of-state students. University of North Dakota School of Law's tuition is slightly lower than the national average ($47,209) for public law schools in the United States.
    You can check tuition & other costs trends at University of North Dakota School of Law Tuition & Fees Trends page.

    Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart

    The following table & chart compares University of North Dakota 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 Dakota School of Law with law schools that have similar tuition between $40K and $45K
    2027 University of North Dakota School of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
    In-StateOut-of-State
    University of North Dakota School of Law$21,941$41,974
    All Law Schools$33,157$55,459
    Public$33,157$47,209
    Private$61,794
    University of North Dakota School of Law Tuition & Fees Chart
    1 2027 tuition based on published amounts by University of North Dakota School of Law Financial Aid / Bursar.
    2 2026 tuition based on ABA data.

    University of North Dakota School of Law Tuition Changes Since 2020

    The tuition & fees at University of North Dakota School of Law has increased by 10.92% compared to last year. It has increased by 12.23% over the past 8 years from $21,444 to $41,974.
    The 2028 estimated tuition & fees is $46,558 with $4,584 increase, if the this year's increase rate (10.92%) is applied. Based on the average increase rate (12.23%) since 2020, the 2028 estimated tuition & fees is $47,109, which is $5,135 more than this year.
    University of North Dakota School of Law Tuition Trends Chart

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

    For 2027, the estimated cost of attendance (COA) at University of North Dakota School of Law is $40,464 for North Dakota residents and $58,459 for out-of-state students. This comprehensive figure covers tuition, mandatory fees, housing, books and supplies, transportation, and general living expenses. However, optional charges such as health insurance, loan origination fees, and specific exam costs may not be included.
    On average, Harvard Law School awards $3,875 in financial aid per student. By factoring in these institutional grants and scholarships, the net cost of attendance drops to$54,584.
    University of North Dakota School of Law Cost of Attendance
    North Dakota ResidentsOut-of-State
    Cost of Attendance$40,464$58,459
    Tuition$17,993$35,988
    Fees$1,855$1,855
    On-Campus Living Costs$20,616
    Off-Campus Living Costs$20,616
    At-Home Living Costs$12,644
    COA after Grants/Scholarships Received$36,589$54,584
    Average Grants/Scholarships Amount$3,875
    Data Source: University of North Dakota School of Law Bursar/Financial Office, ABA (American Bar Association), IPEDS data center

    Financial Aid Statistics

    Grants and Scholarships Received

    In 2026, 52.42% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $3,875 at University of North Dakota School of Law.
    Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at University of North Dakota School of Law is much lower than the average percentage of 80.58%.
    You can check financial aid trends at University of North Dakota School of Law Financial Aid Trends page.
    University of North Dakota School of Law Grants/Scholarships Received
    Percent ReceivedAverage Amount
    University of North Dakota School of Law52.42%$3,875
    All Law Schools80.58%$24,147
    Public79.05%$18,032
    Private81.76%$28,843

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

    For 227 enrolled students, 119 students 52.42% received grants and/or scholarships. 3.36% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 24.37% received more than half amount of tuition.
    For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $10,500 and the 25th percentile amount is $1,775.
    The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
    202120222023202420252026
    Total Enrollment212218233229238227
    Grants/Scholarships Received200131142123121119
    Percent Received94.34%60.09%60.94%53.71%50.84%52.42%
    Received Amount
    25th Percentile$1,000$1,750$1,275$1,475$1,250$1,775
    50th Percentile$2,000$4,250$4,500$4,585$5,072$3,875
    75th Percentile$5,000$7,000$7,505$8,000$8,000$10,500

    How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?

    Of those who received financial aid, 72.27% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 24.37% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
    In special, 3.36% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. It means that 4 out of total 246 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
    How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
    202120222023202420252026
    Number Received200131142123121119
    Half or Less than Tuition92.00%90.08%89.44%81.30%76.86%72.27%
    Half to Full Tuition7.50%8.40%8.45%17.89%18.18%24.37%
    Full Tuition0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
    More than Full Tuition0.50%1.53%2.82%0.00%4.96%3.36%
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