University of Tennessee College of Law Tuition and Financial Aid

    2027 Tuition & Fees

    University of Tennessee College of Law 2027 Tuition & Fees is $20,710 for Tennessee residents and $39,496 for out-of-state students. University of Tennessee College of Law's tuition is slightly lower than the national average ($47,209) for public law schools in the United States. Compared to other public law schools in Tennessee, University of Tennessee College of Law's tuition is slightly higher than the state average ($34,069).
    You can check tuition & other costs trends at University of Tennessee College of Law Tuition & Fees Trends page.

    Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart

    The following table & chart compares University of Tennessee College 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 Tennessee College of Law with law schools that have similar tuition between $35K and $40K
    2027 University of Tennessee College of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
    In-StateOut-of-State
    University of Tennessee College of Law$20,710$39,496
    All Law Schools$33,157$55,459
    Public$33,157$47,209
    Private$61,794
    Tennessee Law Schools$21,684$50,767
    Public$21,684$34,069
    Private$61,899
    University of Tennessee College of Law Tuition & Fees Chart
    1 2027 tuition based on published amounts by University of Tennessee College of Law Financial Aid / Bursar.
    2 2026 tuition based on ABA data.

    University of Tennessee College of Law Tuition Changes Since 2020

    The tuition & fees at University of Tennessee College of Law has increased by 0.44% compared to last year. It has increased by 0.28% over the past 8 years from $35,140 to $39,496.
    The 2028 estimated tuition & fees is $39,670 with $174 increase, if the this year's increase rate (0.44%) is applied. Based on the average increase rate (0.28%) since 2020, the 2028 estimated tuition & fees is $39,607, which is $111 more than this year.
    University of Tennessee College 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 Tennessee College of Law is $46,778 for Tennessee residents and $65,538 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 $10,550 in financial aid per student. By factoring in these institutional grants and scholarships, the net cost of attendance drops to$54,988.
    University of Tennessee College of Law Cost of Attendance
    Tennessee ResidentsOut-of-State
    Cost of Attendance$46,778$65,538
    Tuition$16,696$35,140
    Fees$3,866$4,182
    On-Campus Living Costs$26,216
    Off-Campus Living Costs$26,216
    At-Home Living Costs$20,746
    COA after Grants/Scholarships Received$36,228$54,988
    Average Grants/Scholarships Amount$10,550
    Data Source: University of Tennessee College of Law Bursar/Financial Office, ABA (American Bar Association), IPEDS data center

    Financial Aid Statistics

    Grants and Scholarships Received

    In 2026, 89.28% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $10,550 at University of Tennessee College of Law.
    Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at University of Tennessee College of Law is higher than the average percentage of 80.58%. Compared to law schools in Tennessee, the received percentage is slightly higher than the average of 80%.
    You can check financial aid trends at University of Tennessee College of Law Financial Aid Trends page.
    University of Tennessee College of Law Grants/Scholarships Received
    Percent ReceivedAverage Amount
    University of Tennessee College of Law89.28%$10,550
    All Law Schools80.58%$24,147
    Public79.05%$18,032
    Private81.76%$28,843
    Tennessee Law Schools80.49%$24,610
    Public75.60%$10,775
    Private83.75%$33,834

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

    For 401 enrolled students, 358 students 89.28% received grants and/or scholarships. 4.75% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 20.67% received more than half amount of tuition.
    For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $14,000 and the 25th percentile amount is $8,000.
    The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
    202120222023202420252026
    Total Enrollment369364368370394401
    Grants/Scholarships Received286310364324354358
    Percent Received77.51%85.16%98.91%87.57%89.85%89.28%
    Received Amount
    25th Percentile$7,500$5,000$5,001$4,000$5,000$8,000
    50th Percentile$15,000$10,000$9,789$7,000$9,000$10,550
    75th Percentile$25,944$20,000$18,548$12,000$14,000$14,000

    How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?

    Of those who received financial aid, 74.58% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 20.67% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
    In special, 4.75% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. It means that 17 out of total 510 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
    How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
    202120222023202420252026
    Number Received286310364324354358
    Half or Less than Tuition32.17%52.58%54.12%70.06%60.45%74.58%
    Half to Full Tuition45.10%42.26%40.11%14.81%33.90%20.67%
    Full Tuition1.75%0.00%0.00%13.89%2.82%0.00%
    More than Full Tuition20.98%5.16%5.77%1.23%2.82%4.75%
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