University of Massachusetts School of Law Tuition and Financial Aid

The 2023 tuition & fees at University of Massachusetts School of Law is $30,450 for Massachusetts residents and $39,550 for out-of-state students according to the University of Massachusetts School of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to public law schools in U.S., University of Massachusetts School of Law' tuition is similar to the average tuition of $42,305. Compared to public law schools in Massachusetts, its tuition is similar to the average tuition of $39,550.

The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $14,854 for state residents and $30,992 for out-out-state students at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth. The average graduate tuition & fees is $17,065 for state residents and $30,253 for out-out-state students. The law school tuition is 27.61% higher than undergraduate tuition and 30.73% higher than graduate tuition at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth.

2023 University of Massachusetts School of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	In-State	Out-of-State
University of Massachusetts School of Law	$30,450	$39,550
All Law Schools	$29,458	$48,679
Public	$29,458	$42,305
Private	$53,662
Massachusetts Law Schools	$30,450	$56,049
Public	$30,450	$39,550
Private	$58,111

University of Massachusetts School of Law Tuition & Fees Chart

Tuition Increase and Change Over Past 5 Years

The tuition & fees at University of Massachusetts School of Law has increased by 3.69% compared to last year. It has increased by 6.39% over the past 5 years from $37,175 to $39,550.

The 2024 estimated tuition & fees is $41,008 with $1,458 increase, if the this year's increase rate is applied. Based on the average increase rate over past 5 years, the 2024 estimated tuition & fees is $40,055, which is $505 more than this year.

University of Massachusetts School of Law Tuition Changes Over the Past 5 Years
	In-State	Out-of-State	Change %
2018-2019	$28,526	$37,175	-
2019-2020	$14,731	$19,185	-48.39%
2020-2021	$29,236	$38,144	98.82%
2021-2022	$29,236	$38,144	-
2022-2023	$30,450	$39,550	3.69%

University of Massachusetts School of Law Tuition Trends Chart

Cost of Attendance

The 2023 cost of attendance at University of Massachusetts School of Law is $55,674 for Massachusettsresidents and $64,774 for out-of-state students. It includes tuition & fees, living costs, costs for books & supplies, transportation & travel costs, and other living expenses, but exclude health insurance fee, loan fee and required exam fee. After receiving grants and scholarships, the COA down to $50,774. For detailed costs breakdown, see University of Massachusetts School of Law's bursar/financial aid page.

University of Massachusetts School of Law Cost of Attendance
	Massachusetts Residents	Out-of-State
Cost of Attendance	$55,674	$64,774
Tuition & Fees	$30,450	$39,550
Room & Board	$25,224
Books	-
Other Expenses	-
COA after Grants/Scholarships Received	$41,674	$50,774
Average Grants/Scholarships Amount	$14,000

Data Source: University of Massachusetts School of Law Bursar/Financial Office, IPEDS data center

Grants and Scholarships Received

In 2022, 92.55% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $14,000 at University of Massachusetts School of Law. Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at University of Massachusetts School of Law is higher than the average percentage of 79.82%. Compared to law schools in Massachusetts, the received percentage is similar to the average of 85%.

University of Massachusetts School of Law Grants/Scholarships Received
	Percent Received	Average Amount
University of Massachusetts School of Law	92.55%	$14,000
All Law Schools	79.82%	$21,012
Public	77.34%	$15,574
Private	81.76%	$25,263
Massachusetts Law Schools	84.70%	$27,186
Public	92.55%	$14,000
Private	83.72%	$28,834

Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25^th, 50^th, 75^th Percentile

For 358 enrolled students, 326 students 91.06% received grants and/or scholarships. 6.44% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 24.54% received more than half amount of tuition. For full-time students, the 75^th percentile of grants amount is $20,000 and the 25^th percentile amount is $7,500. For part-time students, the 75^th percentile of grants amount is $15,097 and the 25^th percentile amount is $4,961.

The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
	2022
Full-time
Enrollment	282
Grants/Scholarships Received	261
Percent Received	92.55%
Received Amount
25^th Percentile	$7,500
50^th Percentile	$14,000
70^th Percentile	$20,000
Part-time
Enrollment	76
Grants/Scholarships Received	65
Percent Received	85.53%
Received Amount
25^th Percentile	$4,961
50^th Percentile	$9,909
70^th Percentile	$15,097

Financial Aid Amount to Tuition

Of full-time students who received financial aid, 67.43% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 26.82% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition. In special, 5.75% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. For part-time students who received grants/scholarships, 270.77% of students received less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 15.38% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.

How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
	2022
Full-time
Number Received	261
Half or Less than Tuition	67.43%
Half to Full Tuition	26.82%
Full Tuition	5.36%
More than Full Tuition	0.38%
Part-time
Number Received	65
Half or Less than Tuition	75.38%
Half to Full Tuition	15.38%
Full Tuition	9.23%
More than Full Tuition	0.00%