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Tuition and Costs

2023-24 SIU School of Law tuition and non-waivable fees

Southern Illinois University School of Law graduates have one of the lowest student debt totals in the country. Both in-state and non-Illinois residents pay the same rate - just $547.00 per credit hour. For a breakdown by credit hour, use the 2022-23 Tuition and Cost

These are the tuition and fees for the first academic year (Fall and Spring semester). The Academic Support cost includes pre-paid bar exam services from Bar-Bri which are accessible to you both during law school and after graduation.   

 

Tuition (based on 31 hours)

$16,957

 

Fees

$3,600

 

Academic Support

$998

 

 

 

Insurance and other expenses

In addition to tuition and fees, you will have to pay for student health insurance unless you are already covered by comparable insurance. In addition, there are other expenses that come with going to law school, like housing, food, books, supplies, and personal expenses. The maximum amount allowed per academic year under the student budget is below. It is possible you may not need to borrow the maximum amount.

 

Student Health Insurance

$2,278

 

 Food and Housing Allowance

 $11,747 (on campus)

$12,328 (off campus)

 

Books and Supplies Allowance

$1,137

 

Personal Expenses Allowance

$2,951

Total cost of attendance per year

The total cost of attendance per academic year is the sum of your tuition and non-waivable fees plus your health insurance and other expenses. 

 

Tuition and non-waivable fees

$21,555

 

Health Insurance and other expenses

$18,113 (on campus)

$18,694 (off campus)

 

Total cost of attendance

$39,668 (on campus)

$40,249 (off camus)