University of Wisconsin Law School Tuition and Financial Aid

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees at University of Wisconsin Law School is $35,197 for Michigan residents and $52,893 for out-of-state students according to the University of Wisconsin Law School Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to public law schools in U.S., University of Wisconsin Law School' tuition is higher than the average tuition of $43,313. Compared to public law schools in Michigan, its tuition is similar to the average tuition of $55,622.

Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs

The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $11,205 for state residents and $40,603 for out-out-state students at University of Wisconsin-Madison. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,289 for state residents and $25,615 for out-out-state students. The law school tuition is 30.27% higher than undergraduate tuition and 106.49% higher than graduate tuition at University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart

The following table & chart compares University of Wisconsin Law School'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 Wisconsin Law School with law schools that have similar tuition between $50K and $55K
2024 University of Wisconsin Law School Tuition & Fees and Comparison
In-StateOut-of-State
University of Wisconsin Law School$35,197$52,893
All Law Schools$30,198$50,356
Public$30,198$43,313
Private$55,813
Michigan Law Schools$47,577$51,302
Public$47,577$55,622
Private$46,983
University of Wisconsin Law School Tuition & Fees Chart

Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years

The tuition & fees at University of Wisconsin Law School has increased by 2.00% compared to last year. It has increased by 25.30% over the past 6 years from $42,214 to $52,893.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $53,952 with $1,059 increase, if the this year's increase rate is applied. Based on the average increase rate over past 5 years, the 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $55,569, which is $2,676 more than this year.
University of Wisconsin Law School Tuition Trends Chart

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

The 2024 cost of attendance at University of Wisconsin Law School is $59,787 for Michigan residents and $77,483 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 $47,491. For detailed costs breakdown, see University of Wisconsin Law School's bursar/financial aid page.
University of Wisconsin Law School Cost of Attendance
Michigan ResidentsOut-of-State
Cost of Attendance$59,787$77,483
Tuition & Fees$35,197$52,893
Room & Board, Transportation$16,128
Books$2,450
Other Expenses$6,012
COA after Grants/Scholarships Received$29,795$47,491
Average Grants/Scholarships Amount$29,992

LL.M. Tuition

University of Wisconsin Law School has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $35,160 for Michiganresidents and $52,856 for out-of-state students.
University of Wisconsin Law School LL.M. Tuition
Cost
Tuition & Fees
Michigan Residents$35,160
Out-of-State$52,856
Room & Board$16,708
Books$2,450
Other Expenses$6,012
Cost of Attendance
Michigan Residents$60,330
Out-of-State$78,026

Financial Aid Statistics

Grants and Scholarships Received

In 2023, 95.65% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $29,992 at University of Wisconsin Law School.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at University of Wisconsin Law School is higher than the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in Michigan, the received percentage is slightly higher than the average of 80%.
University of Wisconsin Law School Grants/Scholarships Received
Percent ReceivedAverage Amount
University of Wisconsin Law School95.65%$29,992
All Law Schools81.23%$22,897
Public79.84%$16,599
Private82.32%$27,821
Michigan Law Schools80.09%$26,192
Public87.01%$30,331
Private73.17%$22,054

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

For 758 enrolled students, 725 students 95.65% received grants and/or scholarships. 12.55% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 54.90% received more than half amount of tuition.
For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $44,000 and the 25th percentile amount is $15,000.
The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
20192020202120222023
Total Enrollment589650752758758
Grants/Scholarships Received491572668690725
Percent Received83.36%88.00%88.83%91.03%95.65%
Received Amount
25th Percentile$14,000$15,260$13,651$13,500$15,000
50th Percentile$22,000$23,753$25,000$25,000$29,992
75th Percentile$33,696$37,696$40,000$42,000$44,000

How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?

Of those who received financial aid, 32.55% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 54.90% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 12.55% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. It means that 91 out of total 729 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
20192020202120222023
Number Received491572668690725
Half or Less than Tuition25.25%24.30%26.35%32.17%32.55%
Half to Full Tuition58.86%67.66%67.81%61.88%54.90%
Full Tuition0.41%0.17%0.90%0.43%0.55%
More than Full Tuition15.48%7.87%4.94%5.51%12.00%