William H. Bowen School of Law Tuition and Financial Aid

2023 Tuition & Fees

The 2023 tuition & fees at William H. Bowen School of Law is $16,728 for Arkansas residents and $32,671 for out-of-state students according to the William H. Bowen School of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to public law schools in U.S., William H. Bowen School of Law' tuition is lower than the average tuition of $43,313.

Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs

The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,455 for state residents and $19,210 for out-out-state students at University of Arkansas at Little Rock. The average graduate tuition & fees is $7,684 for state residents and $15,100 for out-out-state students. The law school tuition is 70.07% higher than undergraduate tuition and 116.36% higher than graduate tuition at University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart

The following table & chart compares William H. Bowen 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 William H. Bowen School of Law with law schools that have similar tuition between $30K and $35K
2023 William H. Bowen School of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
In-StateOut-of-State
William H. Bowen School of Law$16,728$32,671
All Law Schools$30,198$50,356
Public$30,198$43,313
Private$55,813
William H. Bowen School of Law Tuition & Fees Chart

Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years

The tuition & fees at William H. Bowen School of Law has increased by 23.53% compared to last year. It has increased by 26.24% over the past 5 years from $25,880 to $32,671.
The 2024 estimated tuition & fees is $40,358 with $7,687 increase, if the this year's increase rate is applied. Based on the average increase rate over past 5 years, the 2024 estimated tuition & fees is $34,386, which is $1,715 more than this year.
William H. Bowen School of Law Tuition Trends Chart

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

The 2023 cost of attendance at William H. Bowen School of Law is $37,458 for Arkansas residents and $53,401 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 $46,725. For detailed costs breakdown, see William H. Bowen School of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
William H. Bowen School of Law Cost of Attendance
Arkansas ResidentsOut-of-State
Cost of Attendance$37,458$53,401
Tuition & Fees$16,728$32,671
Room & Board, Transportation$14,792
Books$1,700
Other Expenses$4,238
COA after Grants/Scholarships Received$30,782$46,725
Average Grants/Scholarships Amount$6,676

Financial Aid Statistics

Grants and Scholarships Received

In 2023, 65.98% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $6,676 at William H. Bowen School of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at William H. Bowen School of Law is lower than the average percentage of 81.23%.
William H. Bowen School of Law Grants/Scholarships Received
Percent ReceivedAverage Amount
William H. Bowen School of Law65.98%$6,676
All Law Schools81.23%$22,897
Public79.84%$16,599
Private82.32%$27,821

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

For 449 enrolled students, 278 students 61.92% received grants and/or scholarships. 2.88% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 42.81% received more than half amount of tuition.
For full-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $13,310 and the 25th percentile amount is $3,338. For part-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $6,676 and the 25th percentile amount is $2,225.
The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
20192020202120222023
Full-time
Enrollment330342371382338
Grants/Scholarships Received221278310243223
Percent Received66.97%81.29%83.56%63.61%65.98%
Received Amount
25th Percentile$3,338$3,338$3,338$3,950$3,338
50th Percentile$10,014$9,140$8,758$6,898$6,676
75th Percentile$13,352$13,461$13,352$13,351$13,310
Part-time
Enrollment10109997111
Grants/Scholarships Received7390665855
Percent Received72.28%inf%66.67%59.79%49.55%
Received Amount
25th Percentile$2,225$2,476$2,225$2,225$2,225
50th Percentile$6,676$4,451$4,451$4,019$4,451
75th Percentile$9,791$7,677$7,455$6,643$6,676

How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?

Of full-time students who received financial aid, 50.67% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 45.74% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 3.59% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. For part-time students who received grants/scholarships, 205.45% of students received less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 30.91% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
20192020202120222023
Full-time
Number Received221278310243223
Half or Less than Tuition35.75%41.01%39.68%49.79%50.67%
Half to Full Tuition48.87%47.12%48.06%48.56%45.74%
Full Tuition12.22%9.71%10.00%0.41%0.00%
More than Full Tuition3.17%2.16%2.26%1.23%3.59%
Part-time
Number Received7390665855
Half or Less than Tuition41.10%43.33%54.55%68.97%69.09%
Half to Full Tuition43.84%25.56%31.82%31.03%30.91%
Full Tuition15.07%28.89%12.12%0.00%0.00%
More than Full Tuition0.00%2.22%1.52%0.00%0.00%