University of Massachusetts School of Law Tuition and Financial Aid

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees at University of Massachusetts School of Law is $31,990 for Massachusetts residents and $41,272 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 $43,661. Compared to public law schools in Massachusetts, its tuition is similar to the average tuition of $41,272.

Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs

The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $15,208 for state residents and $31,750 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 29.99% higher than undergraduate tuition and 36.42% higher than graduate tuition at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth.

Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart

The following table & chart compares University of Massachusetts 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.
You can compare University of Massachusetts School of Law with law schools that have similar tuition between $40K and $45K
2024 University of Massachusetts School of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
In-StateOut-of-State
University of Massachusetts School of Law$31,990$41,272
All Law Schools$30,475$50,994
Public$30,475$43,661
Private$56,676
Massachusetts Law Schools$31,990$59,984
Public$31,990$41,272
Private$62,323
University of Massachusetts School of Law Tuition & Fees Chart

Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years

The tuition & fees at University of Massachusetts School of Law has increased by 4.35% compared to last year. It has increased by 11.02% over the past 6 years from $37,175 to $41,272.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $43,069 with $1,797 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 $42,182, which is $910 more than this year.
University of Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts School of Law is $53,616 for Massachusetts residents and $62,898 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 $48,898. 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 ResidentsOut-of-State
Cost of Attendance$53,616$62,898
Tuition & Fees$31,990$41,272
Room & Board, Transportation$15,376
Books$2,500
Other Expenses$3,750
COA after Grants/Scholarships Received$39,616$48,898
Average Grants/Scholarships Amount$14,000

Financial Aid Statistics

Grants and Scholarships Received

In 2023, 93.44% 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 81.23%. Compared to law schools in Massachusetts, the received percentage is similar to the average of 86%.
University of Massachusetts School of Law Grants/Scholarships Received
Percent ReceivedAverage Amount
University of Massachusetts School of Law93.44%$14,000
All Law Schools81.23%$22,897
Public79.84%$16,599
Private82.32%$27,821
Massachusetts Law Schools85.87%$28,249
Public93.44%$14,000
Private84.93%$30,030

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

For 374 enrolled students, 343 students 91.71% received grants and/or scholarships. 6.71% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 25.95% received more than half amount of tuition.
For full-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $20,363 and the 25th percentile amount is $5,625. For part-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $15,000 and the 25th percentile amount is $4,594.
The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
20192020202120222023
Full-time
Enrollment169205282286305
Grants/Scholarships Received162194261252285
Percent Received95.86%94.63%92.55%88.11%93.44%
Received Amount
25th Percentile$9,000$8,788$7,500$7,859$5,625
50th Percentile$14,089$14,693$14,000$14,718$14,000
75th Percentile$18,550$20,000$20,000$20,000$20,363
Part-time
Enrollment5775767969
Grants/Scholarships Received5372656858
Percent Received92.98%96.00%85.53%86.08%84.06%
Received Amount
25th Percentile$5,000$5,370$4,961$4,250$4,594
50th Percentile$10,000$10,000$9,909$8,944$8,313
75th Percentile$14,348$15,659$15,097$15,000$15,000

How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?

Of full-time students who received financial aid, 64.91% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 28.42% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 6.67% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. For part-time students who received grants/scholarships, 318.97% of students received less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 13.79% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
20192020202120222023
Full-time
Number Received162194261252285
Half or Less than Tuition70.99%71.13%67.43%69.44%64.91%
Half to Full Tuition26.54%25.26%26.82%24.21%28.42%
Full Tuition1.85%3.61%5.36%5.56%2.81%
More than Full Tuition0.62%0.00%0.38%0.79%3.86%
Part-time
Number Received5372656858
Half or Less than Tuition73.58%72.22%75.38%75.00%79.31%
Half to Full Tuition18.87%18.06%15.38%14.71%13.79%
Full Tuition5.66%5.56%9.23%8.82%6.90%
More than Full Tuition1.89%4.17%0.00%1.47%0.00%