LAW STUDENT BUDGET

Estimate Breakdown: 2024 –25 Academic Year

Updated July 2024. This estimate is based on fees for students with an admit date of fall 2013 and after. Students admitted before fall 2013 do not have to pay the Law School Students Library Fee. Additional expenses will vary depending on your housing status and personal spending.

UT reserves the right to adjust tuition charges when deemed necessary. Official fees are set by the UT Board of Trustees in June/July of each year.

Law Cost of Attendance

Direct Costs* Billed by UT or Required for Class (Books, supplies, etc.)	In State	Out of State
Tuition and Fees	$20,508	$39,252
Books, Course Materials, Supplies and Equipment	$1,600	$1,600
This is an estimate of what a student will spend on books for the Fall and Spring semesters.
Estimated Indirect Costs* Not billed by UT; based on personal spending/needs	In State	Out of State
Housing and Food	$16,448	$16,448
This is an estimate of what a student will spend on housing and meals for the Fall and Spring semesters if they live in university housing. If the student lives off-campus, this item would be an estimate of cost and would not be billed by the university.
Transportation	$3,706	$3,706
This item is for budgeting purposes only and will not be billed to you.
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses (Based on personal spending habits)	$3,042	$3,042
This item is for budgeting purposes only and will not be billed to you.
Loan Fees	$220	$220
This is an estimate of what the average student spends in federal loan origination fee.
Total (Direct costs plus estimated indirect costs)	$45,524	$64,268