Attending law school is a decision to commit time and resources toward a career. We are a public law school offering an affordable education to both in-state and out-of-state residents. Chase Law understands that even with the region’s lowest in-state tuition and one of the lowest out-of-state tuitions, some students will need financial assistance. Chase is committed to assisting students who are likely to excel in studies to become a lawyer or who will contribute to the diversity of the profession.
| 2023-2024 Tuition Rates | Kentucky Resident | Non-Resident |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | $11,895 / semester | $19,227/ semester |
| Part-time | $915/ credit hour |
$1,479 / credit hour |
Per semester, a student organization fee of $35, a Campus Recreation Fee of $16/credit hour up to 12 hours (max. $192), a $187.50 Professional Development fee, and a $50 Commuter Meal Plan fee are separate charges not included in the tuition figures.
Parking fees and any required course fees are not included in the rates.
The full-time rates are for students taking 13-16 credit hours per semester. For students taking more than 16 credits (max 18), add the per hour rate to the full-time rate for the appropriate number of hours taken.
NOTICE: Dual-degree tuition policy for law students enrolled in graduate classes. Policy effective 7-1-2013.
The Office of Student Financial Assistance must establish an annual cost of attendance (COA). The COA is reflective of the student budget which includes: tuition; room and board; books; transportation; and miscellaneous expenses.
Please contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance at ofa@nku.edu or (859.572.5143) if you have any questions regarding your student budget.
| Full-time |
Resident |
Non-Resident |
| Tuition & Fees | $24,335 | $38,999 |
| Student Rec Fee | $384 | $384 |
| Room & Board | $11,660 | $11,660 |
| Books & Supplies |
$1,000 | $1,000 |
| Personal | $5,530 | $5,530 |
| Transportation | $1,690 | $1,690 |
| TOTAL | $44,599 | $59,263 |
Part-time (Based on 22 credit hours per year) |
Resident |
Non-Resident |
| Tuition & Fees |
$20,575 | $32,983 |
| Student Rec Fee |
$352 | $352 |
| Room & Board |
$11,660 | $11,660 |
| Books & Supplies |
$1,000 | $1,000 |
| Personal | $5,530 | $5,530 |
| Transportation | $1,690 | $1,690 |
| TOTAL | $40,807 | $53,215 |
Your application for admission is also your scholarship application. You do not need to submit a separate scholarship application. All applications are reviewed for scholarship eligibility.
CONDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIP DATA DISCLOSURE
The American Bar Association defines a conditional scholarship as “…any financial award, the retention of which is dependent upon the student maintaining a minimum grade point average or class standing, other than that ordinarily required to remain in good academic standing.”
ACADEMIC STANDARDS REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN MERIT SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
A student receiving merit-based scholarships must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.333 at the end of the spring semester of the student’s first year of study to retain the scholarship award. Thereafter, the student must maintain at least a cumulative GPA of 2.333 as determined after each fall and spring semester to retain his or her merit scholarship. Failure to maintain the required GPA will result in permanent revocation of the merit scholarship.
| Students matriculating in: |
# entering with conditional scholarship | # whose conditional scholarships have been reduced or eliminated |
| 2020 | 87 |
14 |
| 2019* | 57 | 8 |
| 2018 | 56 |
6 |
