Cost Breakdown
Northern Illinois University College of Law Cost
DeKalb, Illinois|Northern Illinois University
Regional
Cost Overview
Annual Tuition
$33,000/year
In-state: $20,000/year
3-Year Total
$147,000
Tuition + living expenses
Avg. Debt
$111,000
At graduation
Receive Aid
59%
of students
Tuition Breakdown
- In-State Tuition
- $20,000/year
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $33,000/year
- Cost of Living
- Low
- Estimated 3-Year Total
- $147,000
Financial Aid
- Students Receiving Aid
- 59%
- Median Grant
- $11,000/year
- Average Debt at Graduation
- $111,000
59% of students at NIU Law receive institutional aid. Merit scholarships are available for competitive applicants, and need-based aid is offered.
Compared to National Averages
The average total cost of law school nationally is approximately $180,000 over three years, including tuition and living expenses.
National Average
$180,000
3-year total
NIU Law
$147,000
3-year total
Difference
-$33,000
below average