Tuition & Financial Aid

Cincinnati Law provides low comparative tuition rates and competitive scholarship offers. In addition to receiving a world-class legal education, students are able to take advantage of fellowships and work-study options to help lower the price of law school. Opportunities such as these are why our graduates leave with debt levels nearly $80,000 less than the national average for public and private law schools.

Earning a JD or LLM leads to life-changing opportunities, which is why we believe in making our programs financially accessible. Through various forms of financial aid, we assist students in fulfilling goals while setting them up for success. The value of a Cincinnati Law education stretches even farther when considering the benefits of our 8-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio, first-year “cohorts” of fewer than 25 students each, and one-on-one career planning advisement with attorneys in our Center for Professional Development.

Cincinnati Law is proud to boast one of the lowest debt-upon-graduation rates in the nation. For the Class of 2024, the average debt at graduation was $68,623. This is a stark difference from the national average for public and private law schools, which recently stood at nearly $130,000 according to the Education Data Initiative. Not only have our students graduated with less debt, but our tuition has also been frozen for the last 10+ years.

*We project a modest tuition increase for the 2026-2027 year. Additional updates will be communicated as they become available. 

In addition to standard Ohio and non-Ohio tuition rates, students from qualifying areas in Kentucky and Indiana may be eligible for Metropolitan (Metro) or Reciprocity tuition rates, depending on their academic program. Active-duty military members, veterans, and their dependents may also qualify for Ohio tuition rates under specific circumstances.

These special rates require application and approval. Please note that changes to your academic program could affect your eligibility, as Metro and Reciprocity rates apply only to certain programs.

College of Law students may qualify for the following:

• Kentucky Metro Rate
• Indiana Metro Rate & Indiana Reciprocity

For more information visit www.uc.edu/about/financial-aid/starting/residency.html. All questions regarding residency should be directed to registrar.info@uc.edu.

Cincinnati Law offers more than $3 million scholarship dollars each year. These range from a few thousand dollars to the full cost of tuition. By offering scholarships to students, we’re able to provide a high-quality law school education to those who would otherwise not be able to afford it.

The University of Cincinnati and Cincinnati Law are committed to giving back to those service women and men who have sacrificed so much for our freedom. While we have myriad of services for veterans available on campus, we want to bring special attention to the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The Yellow Ribbon Program allows the University of Cincinnati to partner with the VA to contribute funds to our veterans' unmet tuition and fee charges when their tuition and fees charges exceed the amount payable under Chapter 33. The University of Cincinnati can contribute up to 50 percent of veterans' unmet costs; the Department of Veterans Affairs will match the amount. You can learn more details about the Yellow Ribbon Program on our Military and Veterans webpage.

For students wishing to utilize the G.I. Bill, we encourage you to check out the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs GI Bill Comparion Tool. Simply select "schools" under Type of Institution and type University of Cincinnati (main campus).

Cincinnati Law provides a competitive tuition rate, scholarships, work-study, and other financial aid options for both JD and LLM students. Located in one of the most affordable cities in the country, Cincinnati Law opens a world of opportunities to those wanting to pursue careers as lawyers. Interested in learning more? Request information today!