Estimated Law School Tuition Rates (2024-25)

Mizzou Law is an exceptional value and offers one of the most affordable legal educations in the country. The estimated Missouri resident tuition rate for the 2024-2025 academic year is $788.60 per credit hour and $998.60 per credit hour for non-Missouri residents.

Official Notice on Fees

Note: The University reserves the right to increase or decrease the fees charged for attendance and other services at the University when the Board of Curators considers it in the best interest of the University to do so. Any increase in fees must be approved by the Board of Curators not less than thirty (30) days prior to the beginning of the academic term (semester, etc.) to which these fees will be applied. Any change in fees will be effective irrespective of whether fees have or have not been paid by or on behalf of a student prior to the effective date of the modification.

For more information on tuition and fees, visit the MU Cashiers Office website.

Estimated Living Expenses

Standard Mizzou Law Budget (2024-2025)

How much will your Mizzou Law degree cost? Besides tuition, another component of your cost will be living expenses. It’s important to take into consideration all of your expenses like housing, transportation, and personal items before accepting your financial aid. It’s possible you may not need to borrow funds to cover some of these expenses, so think of other options besides student loans first.

This estimate is based on nine months. The cost of attendance is different for each student, depending on housing choices, consumer debt, and individual needs. If possible rid yourself of any consumer debt prior to law school and develop and maintain good spending habits. Your non-MU-related expenses are where you have control. Keep your costs and debt down, and borrow only what you need.

The Mizzou Law Thrifty Budget (2024-25)

The Mizzou Law Thrifty Budget is designed to help reduce the amount students may need to finance their law degree.

The thrifty budget approach focuses on a reduced amount for room & board and transportation expenses by encouraging students to live with a roommate and to use Columbia’s public transportation service. Living with a roommate can dramatically reduce the cost of attending law school and potentially have a measurable effect on student loan debt. For example: A student living alone paying $800 rent and $100 in utilities can reduce their cost by $450 per month by sharing expenses with a roommate. That’s a savings of $5,400 per year, or $16,200 over three years of law school.

Students are not required to use the Mizzou Law Thrifty Budget but should consider it as an option when considering living expenses during law school. First-year law students are awarded financial aid using the Thrifty Budget. If you would like to opt out of the Thrifty Budget and use the Standard Budget, contact the Mizzou Law Financial Aid Office.