Tuition & Cost of Attendance
2025-2026 Admission Tuition & Associated Fees
Tuition
- In-State JD Tuition (Per Credit Hour): $1,200
- Out-of-State JD (Per Credit Hour): $1,500
Entering Fall 2025 and beyond:
- In-State JD Tuition (Per Credit Hour): $1,248
- Out-of-State JD (Per Credit Hour): $1,560
Application/Admission Fees
- Application Fee: $0
- JD Tuition Deposit: $400
- Foreign Applicant Tuition Deposit: $500
Other Fees & Assessments (Per Semester)
For an explanation of fees and assessments, visit registrar.uic.edu/financial_matters/tuition_explanation.html#fees.
Fees
| FEES | Range I (12+ Credits) | Range II (6-11 Credits) | Range III (1-5 Credits) | Range IV (0 Credits) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Fee | 475 | 475 | 475 | 475 |
| Service Fee | 406 | 406 | 271 | 271 |
| Student-to-Student Fee | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Sustainability Fee | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Health Service Fee | 110 | 110 | 110 | 110 |
| Health Insurance Fee | 697 | 697 | 697 | 697 |
| CTA | 163 | 163 | N/A | N/A |
| CTA+ | 380 | 380 | N/A | N/A |
Assessments
| ASSESSMENTS | Range I (12+ Credits) | Range II (6-11 Credits) | Range III (1-5 Credits) | Range IV (0 Credits) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Facilities Maintenance Fund | 376 | 251 | 125 | 63 |
| Library & Information Technology | 247 | 165 | 82 | 41 |
Withdrawal Fees
Withdrawal Fees
- Professional Administrative Fee: $50
- Campus Care Student Health Insurance: $50
2024-2025 Cost of Attendance
Estimated Living Expenses for JD Students
A living expense budget will be modified for students taking all online courses to exclude unnecessary expenses, such as transportation. Students enrolled in at least one on-campus course will be eligible for all approved living expenses.
Resident
- Housing & Food: $17,550
- Books & Supplies: $1,400
- Personal Expenses: $4,500
- Transportation: $1,526
- Stafford Loan Fees: $300
- Graduate Plus Loan Fees: $1,100
Non-Resident
- Housing & Food: $17,550
- Books & Supplies: $1,400
- Personal Expenses: $4,500
- Transportation: $3,626
- Stafford Loan Fees: $300
- Graduate Plus Loan Fees: $1,100
Summer 2025 Admission Tuition
Tuition
- In-State JD: $1,200
- Out-of-State JD Tuition (Per Credit Hour): $1,500
Other Fees (Per Semester)
For an explanation of fees, visit registrar.uic.edu/financial_matters/tuition_explanation.html#fees
Summer Fees
| FEES | Range I (6+ Credits) | Range II (3-5 Credits) | Range III (1-2 Credits) | Range IV (0 Credits) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Fee | 322 | 322 | 322 | 322 |
| Service Fee | 253 | 253 | 169 | 169 |
| Student-to-Student Fee | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sustainability Fee | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Health Service Fee | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 |
| Health Insurance Fee | 461 | 461 | 461 | 461 |
| CTA | 163 | 163 | N/A | N/A |
| CTA+ | 349 | 349 | N/A | N/A |
Summer Assessments
| ASSESSMENTS | Range I (6+ Credits) | Range II (3-5 Credits) | Range III (1-2 Credits) | Range IV (0 Credits) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Library & Information Technology | 121 | 81 | 41 | 21 |
| Academic Facilities Maintance Fund Assesment | 184 | 123 | 62 | 31 |
Withdrawl Fees
Withdrawal Fees
- Professional Administrative Fee: $50
- Campus Care Student Health Insurance: $50
*Students can opt in for a CTA U-Pass. To be eligible students must be enrolled in at least 5 credits.
Additional Requirements
Laptop Requirement (for Students Entering after Fall 2018)
For incoming students only (new and transfer), the law school has added a laptop requirement. By adding this requirement, financial-aid-eligible students may complete a Budget Increase Form to cover the purchase of laptop (not a desktop computer), up to $2,500. Students must complete the form, attach a copy of their receipt, and submit the information to the Financial Aid Office. Request the budget increase before purchasing the laptop. Budget Increase Forms are available on the Law School’s Institutional Policies webpage. A budget increase for a laptop may be granted only once during a student’s law school career. Also, to qualify for financial aid support, your laptop must meet minimum performance specifications, which, along with FAQs, are available at ITS Computer Buying Guide. To qualify, laptop purchases must be made after August 1, 2019 to be valid. Students are encouraged to consult with the Executive Director of Financial Aid, before purchasing a laptop, to ensure that the purchase will qualify for the budget increase. Funds for the budget increase will be disbursed directly to your student account. Any outstanding balances or debt owed to the law school when the computer loan is issued will be subtracted from the loan; the law school will then refund the remainder.