Law Tuition and Fees

Summer 2026 Rates # of Hours Incoming Students Returning Students
Tuition, Domestic* 1 - 12 hrs $724.00/hr $689.53/hr
Tuition, International ** 1 - 12 hrs $1,448.00/hr
Law General Fee * 1 - 12 hrs $325.67/hr

* No additional charge for more than 12 credit hours.

** International tuition rates are assessed at twice the domestic rate of the most current academic year, regardless of when the student was first admitted.

Fall 2026/ Spring 2027 Rates # of Hours Incoming First-Year Students
(admitted 2026-27 AY)
Second-Year Returning Students
(admitted 2025-26 AY)
Third-Year Returning Students
(admitted prior to fall 2025)
Tuition, Domestic* 1 - 12 hrs $760.20/hr $724.00/hr $689.53/hr
Tuition, International ** 1 - 12 hrs $1,520.40/hr
Law General Fee * 1 - 12 hrs $344.99/hr
Law Term Material Fee 1 hr or more $200.00 per term
Student Health Insurance *** 9 hrs or more $1,419.50 per term

* No additional charge for more than 12 credit hours per semester.

** International tuition rates are assessed at twice the domestic rate of the most current academic year, regardless of when the student was first admitted.

*** For instructions on waiving insurance online, please view the Student Health Insurance website. International students should refer to the International Student Health Insurance to review requirements for healthcare coverage.


A description of general fees, materials and other common charges can be found on our fees page.

Please note: Tuition and fees are subject to change. The official charges are those billed and reported on your MyNIU account by the Office of the Bursar.


View the following rates:

Academic Year 2025-2026:  Fall 2025, Spring 2026, Summer 2026 Rates (PDF)

Academic Year 2026-2027:  Fall 2026, Spring 2027, Summer 2027 Rates (PDF)

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Office of the Bursar
Swen Parson Hall Room 235

Phone: 815-753-1885
Email: Bursar Email Form

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