The University of Idaho College of Law has been named a Best Value Law School by preLaw Magazine. We offer one of the most affordable law programs in the nation with a strong return through career opportunities. Idaho residents can expect to pay less than half of what they would pay at most other schools – public or private – in the region.
Students from outside of Idaho can also qualify for in-state tuition in a variety of ways. Students from the 16 WICHE participating states and territories (Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Guam, Hawaii, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming) are automatically eligible for in-state tuition through the Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP). A limited number of in-state tuition waivers are also available for students from outside the WRGP footprint. Students can also qualify for in-state tuition after residing in Idaho for 12 months, making an education at Idaho Law even more affordable for out-of-state students.
| Idaho Residents/In-State | Non-Idaho Residents | |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time Student Fees/Tuition | $26,969 | $46,205 |
| Room & Board | $12,194 | $12,194 |
| Books & Supplies (estimated) | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Subtotal: Base Costs | $42,163 | $61,399 |
| Transportation (estimated) | $3,056 | $3,056 |
| Miscellaneous & Personal (estimated) | $2,320 | $2,320 |
| Total Costs: | $47,539 | $66,775 |
*For complete explanation of costs, visit the University of Idaho Financial Aid Office.
To apply for federal financial aid, you must submit a FAFSA. To be considered for priority, you must submit a FAFSA and list the University of Idaho (federal code 001626). Only U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible for federal aid. See our Financial Aid website for more details.
Your application to Idaho Law is your application for scholarship consideration. The key factors in scholarship consideration are the high LSAT score and the cumulative undergraduate GPA. Scholarships awarded to entering students are renewable for each of the three years of law school provided the student remains in good academic standing.
Visit the Gaining Idaho State Residency page for more information.
Students from member WRGP states/territories retain eligibility for in-state tuition throughout their time at Idaho Law.
Pay in-state tuition from 16 participating states or territories.
Federal financial aid is available through the University of Idaho Office of Student Financial Aid Services to qualified students in the form of Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Student Loans and Graduate Plus Loans.
The FAFSA should be completed, loans accepted and promissory notes signed by August 1 to assure the availability of funds at the beginning of the fall semester.
The College of Law awards credential-based scholarships to incoming students. These scholarships are determined largely by LSAT score and undergraduate GPA. Applicants are considered for a College of Law scholarship at the time of admission and no separate application is required. Applicants receiving awards are notified in their scholarship letter. Some scholarships for continuing students may be available from endowed funds and awarded based on criteria established by our generous alumni. Almost all scholarships are renewable for up to three (3) years, as long as the student remains in good academic standing and maintains a full-time course load.
Please contact the College of Law should you have questions about these scholarships.
Our dedicated associate directors of admission are happy to discuss financial aid options with prospective and admitted students. Resources available to assist our admittees with planning to pay for law school include: