The MU School of Law offers a collegial environment, reinforced by a small student body and a low faculty-student ratio. The intimacy of this setting, coupled with reasonable cost, consistently high bar passage rates, a network of alumni around the globe and access to top scholars in the legal world, make MU Law one of the best values in the nation.
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An outstanding faculty with award-winning teachers who rank consistently high in scholarly productivity and impact.
Students rave about the friendly staff and great study space in the MU Law Library.
(Totals used assume 9 months of living expenses and 24 credit hours of study -- 12 credit hours per semester.)
Note: Estimates for room & board, books & supplies, and miscellaneous personal expenses/transportation are based on information used by the MU Students Financial Aid Office in determining eligibility for financial aid. These figures can vary depending upon where a student chooses to live, etc.
| Fee/Cost | Fall 2013 | Spring 2014 | Total |
| Missouri Resident Tuition | 8,023.20 | 8,023.20 | 16,046.40 |
| Student Activities Fee | 147.60 | 147.60 | 295.20 |
| Information Technology Fee | 153.60 | 153.60 | 307.20 |
| Recreation Facility Fee | 138.69 | 138.69 | 277.38 |
| Health Service Fee | 99.17 | 99.17 | 198.34 |
| Total Tuition and Other Required Fees | 8,562.26 | 8,562.26 | 17,124.52 |
| Room & Board | 4,550.00 | 4,550.00 | 9,100.00 |
| Books & Supplies | 600.00 | 600.00 | 1,200.00 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses | 3,000.00 | 3,000.00 | 6,000.00 |
| Total Living Expenses | 8,150.00 | 8,150.00 | 16,300.00 |
| Total Expenses for Missouri Residents | 16,712.26 | 16,712.26 | 33,424.52 |
| Fee/Cost | Fall 2013 | Spring 2014 | Total |
| Nonresident Tuition & Missouri Resident Tuition | 15,682.80 | 15,682.80 | 31,365.60 |
| Student Activities Fee | 147.60 | 147.60 | 295.20 |
| Information Technology Fee | 153.60 | 153.60 | 307.20 |
| Recreation Facility Fee | 138.69 | 138.69 | 277.38 |
| Health Service Fee | 99.17 | 99.17 | 198.34 |
| Total Tuition and Other Required Fees | 16,221.86 | 16,221.86 | 32,443.72 |
| Room & Board | 4,550.00 | 4,550.00 | 9,100.00 |
| Books & Supplies | 600.00 | 600.00 | 1,200.00 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses | 3,000.00 | 3,000.00 | 6,000.00 |
| Total Living Expenses | 8,150.00 | 8,150.00 | 16,300.00 |
| Total Expenses for Non-Missouri Residents, U.S. Citizens |
24,371.86 | 24,371.8 | 48,743.72 |
| Fee/Cost | Fall 2013 | Spring 2014 | Total |
| Nonresident Tuition & Missouri Resident Tuition | 15,682.80 | 15,682.80 | 31,365.60 |
| Student Activities Fee | 147.60 | 147.60 | 295.20 |
| Information Technology Fee | 153.60 | 153.60 | 307.20 |
| Recreation Facility Fee | 138.69 | 138.69 | 277.38 |
| Health Service Fee | 99.17 | 99.17 | 198.34 |
| Total Tuition and Other Required Fees | 16,221.86 | 16,221.86 | 32,443.72 |
| Room & Board | 4,550.00 | 4,550.00 | 9,100.00 |
| Books & Supplies | 600.00 | 600.00 | 1,200.00 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses | 3,000.00 | 3,000.00 | 6,000.00 |
| Mandatory Health Insurance for International Students | 539.00 | 748.00 | 1,287.00 |
| International Student Service Fee | 80.00 | 80.00 | 160.00 |
| Total Living Expenses | 8,734.00 | 8,930.00 | 17,664.00 |
| Total Expenses for Non-Missouri Residents, International Students |
24,990.86 | 25,199.86 | 50,190.72 |
The University reserves the right to modify by increase or decrease, the tuitionand fees charged for attendance and other services at the University at anytime when, in the discretion of the governing board, the same is in the bestinterest of the University, provided that no increases can or will be effectiveunless approved by the governing board not less than thirty (30) days prior tothe beginning of the academic term (semester, etc,) to which the tuition andfees are applicable, with all modification of tuition and fees to be effectiveirrespective as to whether tuition and fees have or have not been paid by or onbehalf of a student prior to the effective date of the modification.