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. The budget assumes you are living alone in a one bedroom apartment. 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 Aid, #9701, 333 East Campus Mall, Madison, WI 53706 (608) 262-3060.
Expenses |
Resident |
Non-Resident |
Minnesota Reciprocity |
| Tuition | $ 21,350 |
$ 40,040 |
$ 34,030 |
| Books & Supplies | 2,390 | 2,390 | 2,390 |
| Room & Board |
9,790 |
9,790 | 9,790 |
| Miscellaneous |
4,800 |
4,800 | 4,800 |
| Computer |
1,000 |
1,000 |
1,000 |
| Travel | 830 | 830 | 830 |
| Total: | $ 40,160 | $ 58,850 | $ 52,840 |
Part-time students are charged on a per-credit basis.
Tuition information for veterans can be found on the website for the Office of the Registrar.
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).
Refund information may be found on the website for the Registrar under "Deadlines at a Glance." The date a course is dropped determines if a tuition refund will occur. For more information, please visit the Registrar's website and scroll down to "Tuition Adjustment & Refunding Schedule."
For updated Minnesota reciprocity information, check MHESO.
Related Resources:
Financial Aid
A primer on financial aid.
Scholarships
Information on awards and aid.
Tuition, Fees, & Refund Policy
Updated information on tuition and refund policy.
