The University of Arkansas School of Law’s tuition and financial aid packages are designed to help make the cost of pursuing a law school education reasonable regardless of a student’s financial circumstances.
Tuition
Educational expenses for the J.D. program will vary according to each student’s course of study and personal needs. Financial obligations to the University of Arkansas must be satisfied by the established deadlines. Payment may be made at the cashier’s office in Silas H. Hunt Hall by cash, personal check, money order, certified check, or specified credit cards.
Summary of Costs for 2012-13 Law Students
Estimated Tuition and Fees per Semester
Costs are based on 15 credit hours per semester
Arkansas Resident Law Student
| Tuition |
$5,509.35
|
| Facilities Fee |
$150.00
|
| Health Fee |
$108.75
|
| Media Fee |
$10.35
|
| Network & Data Systems Fee |
$179.55
|
| Student Activity Fee |
$39.60
|
| Transit Fee |
$37.95
|
| The School of Law |
$221.85
|
| Estimated Tuition and Fees |
$6,257.40
|
Non-resident Law Student
| Tuition |
$12,078.00
|
| Facilities Fee |
$150.00
|
| Health Fee |
$108.75
|
| Media Fee |
$10.35
|
| Network & Data Systems Fee |
$179.55
|
| Student Activity Fee |
$39.60
|
| Transit Fee |
$37.95
|
| The School of Law |
$221.85
|
| Estimated Tuition and Fees |
$12,826.05
|
International Law Student
| Tuition |
$12,078.00
|
| Facilities Fee |
$150.00
|
| Health Fee |
$108.75
|
| Media Fee |
$10.35
|
| Network & Data Systems Fee |
$179.55
|
| Student Activity Fee |
$39.60
|
| Transit Fee |
$37.95
|
| The School of Law |
$221.35
|
| International Student Service Fee |
$85.00
|
| International Student Health Insurance Fee |
$560.00
|
| Estimated Tuition and Fees |
$13,471.05
|
Visit the UA Treasurer’s page to estimate you tuition and fees
Refunds
A student withdrawing from the University may be entitled to a full or partial refund of tuition and fees. The UA Treasurer’s website contains the details and schedule for refunds.
Housing
Living in University Housing costs about $4,336.00 per semester for the 2012-2013 academic year. Living off-campus in an apartment can vary greatly depending on type of accommodations, roommates, and other factors.
Financial Aid
A financial aid package can be prepared for eligible students from several funding sources. Awards are made through the Office of Financial Aid. Some student scholarships are administered by the associate dean for students at the School of Law.
Applications must be submitted by April 1.
More financial aid information can be found by contacting:
Office of Financial Aid
University of Arkansas
Silas H. Hunt Hall, Room 114
Fayetteville, AR 72701
finaid.uark.edu
The University of Arkansas is an approved institution for the training of veterans and veterans’ beneficiaries. Veterans of recent military service, service members, members of reserve units, and the dependents of certain other military personnel also may be entitled to eligible for such assistance should contact the nearest Veterans Affairs Regional Office as far in advance of enrollment as possible for assistance in securing veterans administration benefits.
