Whether you're applying from in state or out of state, you'll pay the same affordable rate.
Rates listed are for new incoming first-year law students only.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Law Tuition | $17,376.00 |
| Law General Fee | $7,816.08 |
| Law Term Material Fee | $400 |
| Tuition/Fees Combined | $25,592.08 |
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Law Tuition | $34,752.00 |
| Law General Fee | $7,816.08 |
| Law Term Material Fee | $400 |
| Tuition/Fees Combined | $42,968.08 |
For an itemized listing of tuition and fees per credit hour and term, see the NIU Office of the Bursar site.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Housing and food | $16,374 |
| Books, supplies, course materials and equipment | $1,846 |
| Transportation | $3,522 |
| Miscellaneous personal expenses | $1,600 |
| Estimated loan fees | $204 |
| Cost of Attendance Combined | $23,546 |
Cost of Attendance (COA), also referred to as a student budget, is an estimate of the average educationally-related costs a student may incur during their period of enrollment (semester or year). COA includes approximate tuition and fee costs, as well as allowances for the cost of books and supplies, transportation, food, housing, and personal expenses. The total COA represents the maximum amount of financial aid a student may receive during that period of enrollment, including student loans.
The expenses listed are estimates and may vary from student to student. For further information on your cost of attendance budget, see the NIU Financial Aid and Scholarship Office.
Documentation and instructions on residency are available at the Office of Registration and Records.
Though NIU Law's tuition is low by law school standards, many law school students apply for loans to help finance their educational expenses. Northern Illinois University provides a range of financial assistance for law students in the form of loans, tuition waivers and scholarships.
All admitted students are automatically considered for merit scholarships and tuition waivers. Students awarded scholarships will be notified of the award in their acceptance letter.
The NIU Law Office of Admissions and Financial Aid, in coordination with the NIU Student Financial Aid Office, offers assistance to all law students with processing applications for state and federal loans, work-study programs, scholarship grants and other forms of financial aid. Applicants are encouraged to investigate all sources well in advance of the start of classes.
If you have questions, please check out our frequently asked questions or contact us.
Learn more about refunds and withdrawal policies for the College of Law.