One of the distinguishing features about Texas Law is our affordable tuition and Cost of Attendance (COA). The COA covers fixed expenses (e.g., tuition and fees) and reasonable living expenses only for the nine months students are enrolled for the fall and spring terms. Individual budgets will vary based on student-specific living arrangements, whether they intend to borrow federal student loans, and personal spending decisions.
Students are only able to receive financial aid (i.e., scholarships, grants, and loans) up to the annual COA.
2023-24 Annual Budget
First-Year Student
| Expenses | Resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees* | $36,429 | $54,096 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Housing & Food | $17,270 | $17,270 |
| Transportation | $1,682 | $1,682 |
| Personal & Misc. | $4,482 | $4,482 |
| Licensure Fees (Bar Exam Fees) | Varies | Varies |
| TOTAL | $61,363 | $79,030 |
Continuing Student
| Expenses | Resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees* | $34,868 | $51,774 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Housing & Food | $17,270 | $17,270 |
| Transportation | $1,682 | $1,682 |
| Personal & Misc. | $4,482 | $4,482 |
| Licensure Fees (Bar Exam Fees) | Varies | Varies |
| TOTAL | $59,802 | $76,708 |
*Tuition and Fees
Tuition and fees are determined annually each spring and are subject to change. For other tuition rates including rates for dual degree candidates, visit Texas OneStop. The information above should only be used to estimate your cost of attendance.
International students should be aware that they are required to purchase student health insurance and will be assessed a support services fee and an administrative fee.
Cost of Attendance Adjustments
While the annual COA budget is set by the University and has been deemed sufficient to cover reasonable expenses to attend Texas Law, there are circumstances where students may increase the annual budget to include other expenses that may arise and warrant an increase.
Common COA adjustments include:
- Student health insurance premiums
- Childcare expenses
- Costs for professional licensure (e.g., bar exam fees)
- Equipment (e.g., computer or laptop purchase)
Please note that if you are borrowing federal student loans to cover your expenses, increasing your COA will increase your overall loan indebtedness. Students who are in the market for new computer equipment, the Campus Computer Store offers students academic discounts from Apple, Dell, Lenovo as well as on software and accessories.
Financial Aid Policies
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- First-Year Students: 1Ls are required to take a minimum of 29 hours, although 30 hours is the required annual course load. Students who’ve obtained permission from the Dean for Students to enroll in less than 14 hours for either semester must notify the Financial Aid Office at lawfinaid@law.utexas.edu for budget adjustments.
- Second- and Third-Year Students: 2Ls and 3Ls must take a minimum of 10 hours per semester to receive financial aid. Students who are taking less than 10 hours per semester and wish to receive financial aid need prior approval from the Financial Aid Office.
- Summer Enrollment: Three (3) credit hours are the minimum hours necessary to receive financial aid during the summer session. Students enrolled for summer internships for credit must also be enrolled for a minimum of three hours. Students must notify the Financial Aid Office immediately if they are enrolling in only one session.
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Students who withdraw from the University may receive a refund of a percentage of their tuition. Please refer to the General Catalog to determine the refund percentage based on the official withdrawal date. In addition, scholarship recipients who withdraw must return scholarship funding back to the Law School according to the Scholarship Requirements and Policies. Please contact the Law School Financial Aid Office with any questions.
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All scholarship recipients must acknowledge and adhere to the Scholarship Requirements and Policies. Scholarship awards will not be applied until a recipient agrees to these guidelines.