Tuition and Costs

The following estimated costs provide a guide to the expenses you can expect during the UW Law School year. Of course, expenses vary from student to student, depending on living arrangements, personal expenses, and travel costs, etc. This budget assumes you are sharing rent or living on campus in a dorm. If you live alone, your housing costs will be higher. Also remember that costs may increase each year depending on the rate of inflation.

Attention Incoming 1Ls: It is important to note that you will not receive loan funds from the Bursar's Office until the week before classes begin, at the earliest. Therefore, you need to plan ahead and have your finances in order to pay bills, rent, etc. You cannot depend on your upcoming financial aid to cover expenses prior to that time.

If you have other questions or concerns regarding financial aid, please contact the Office of Student Financial Services, Room 231, 333 East Campus Mall, Madison, WI 53706 - (608) 262-3060.

Part-time students are charged on a per-credit basis.

Fees and tuition are subject to change and generally increase between 5% and 10% per academic year. For more information, visit the UW Registrar's Tuition Page (click on Law School). For updated Minnesota reciprocity information, check MHESO.

Tuition Refund Policy

The University tuition refund policty for withdrawal from classes is available in the Timetable UW Registrar Tuition Deadline Page Registrar Tuition Deadline Page. Students who received financial aid will be required to return any tuition refund to the University's financial aid accounts.