Cost Breakdown
Southern Illinois University School of Law Cost
Carbondale, Illinois|Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Regional
Cost Overview
Annual Tuition
$43,500/year
In-state: $27,500/year
3-Year Total
$178,500
Tuition + living expenses
Avg. Debt
$145,000
At graduation
Receive Aid
64%
of students
Tuition Breakdown
- In-State Tuition
- $27,500/year
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $43,500/year
- Cost of Living
- Low
- Estimated 3-Year Total
- $178,500
Financial Aid
- Students Receiving Aid
- 64%
- Median Grant
- $18,000/year
- Average Debt at Graduation
- $145,000
Financial aid at SIU Law includes merit awards, diversity scholarships, and need-based grants. The school emphasizes keeping legal education accessible.
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
SIU Law
$178,500
3-year total
Difference
-$1,500
below average