University of Maine School of Law Tuition and Financial Aid
2024 Tuition & Fees
The 2024 tuition & fees at University of Maine School of Law is $26,940 for Maine residents and $40,640 for out-of-state students according to the University of Maine School of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to public law schools in U.S., University of Maine School of Law' tuition is similar to the average tuition of $43,661.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $12,606 for state residents and $35,346 for out-out-state students at University of Maine. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,446 for state residents and $30,948 for out-out-state students. The law school tuition is 14.98% higher than undergraduate tuition and 31.32% higher than graduate tuition at University of Maine.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares University of Maine School of Law's tuition with other law schools by location and school type. Comparisons can help you make decisions and prepare life as a law school student and beyond.
2024 University of Maine School of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
In-State
Out-of-State
University of Maine School of Law
$26,940
$40,640
All Law Schools
$30,475
$50,994
Public
$30,475
$43,661
Private
$56,676
University of Maine School of Law Tuition & Fees Chart
Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years
The tuition & fees at University of Maine School of Law has increased by 6.95% compared to last year. It has increased by 11.10% over the past 3 years from $36,580 to $40,640.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $43,463 with $2,823 increase, if the this year's increase rate is applied. Based on the average increase rate over past 5 years, the 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $41,542, which is $902 more than this year.
University of Maine School of Law Tuition Changes Over the Past 5 Years
In-State
Out-of-State
Change %
2021-2022
$25,090
$36,580
-
2022-2023
$25,190
$38,000
3.88%
2023-2024
$26,940
$40,640
6.95%
University of Maine School of Law Tuition Trends Chart
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2024 cost of attendance at University of Maine School of Law is $45,450 for Maine residents and $59,150 for out-of-state students. It includes tuition & fees, living costs, costs for books & supplies, transportation & travel costs, and other living expenses, but may exclude health insurance fee, loan fee, and required exam fee. After receiving grants and scholarships, the COA down to $39,150. For detailed costs breakdown, see University of Maine School of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
University of Maine School of Law Cost of Attendance
Maine Residents
Out-of-State
Cost of Attendance
$45,450
$59,150
Tuition & Fees
$26,940
$40,640
Room & Board, Transportation
$14,710
Books
$2,000
Other Expenses
$1,800
COA after Grants/Scholarships Received
$25,450
$39,150
Average Grants/Scholarships Amount
$20,000
LL.M. Tuition
University of Maine School of Law has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $37,650.
In 2023, 63.98% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $20,000 at University of Maine School of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at University of Maine School of Law is much lower than the average percentage of 81.23%.
University of Maine School of Law Grants/Scholarships Received
Percent Received
Average Amount
University of Maine School of Law
63.98%
$20,000
All Law Schools
81.23%
$22,897
Public
79.84%
$16,599
Private
82.32%
$27,821
Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile
For 261 enrolled students, 167 students 63.98% received grants and/or scholarships. 42.51% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 37.13% received more than half amount of tuition.
For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $25,000 and the 25th percentile amount is $11,881.
The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Total Enrollment
239
254
254
259
261
Grants/Scholarships Received
165
174
162
164
167
Percent Received
69.04%
68.50%
63.78%
63.32%
63.98%
Received Amount
25th Percentile
$10,000
$10,000
$10,000
$10,000
$11,881
50th Percentile
$12,000
$12,000
$12,000
$15,000
$20,000
75th Percentile
$17,000
$17,000
$20,000
$23,190
$25,000
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of those who received financial aid, 20.36% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 37.13% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 42.51% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. It means that 71 out of total 270 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
