University of Montana School of Law Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2025 Tuition & Fees
The 2025 tuition & fees at University of Montana School of Law is $26,983 for Montana residents and $54,449 for out-of-state students according to the University of Montana School of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to public law schools in U.S., University of Montana School of Law' tuition is higher than the average tuition of $43,678.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,152 for state residents and $31,622 for out-out-state students at The University of Montana. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,580 for state residents and $35,314 for out-out-state students. The law school tuition is 72.19% higher than undergraduate tuition and 54.19% higher than graduate tuition at The University of Montana.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares University of Montana 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 Montana School of Law with law schools that have similar tuition between $50K and $55K
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Montana School of Law | $26,983 | $54,449 |
| All Law Schools | $30,489 | $51,002 |
| Public | $30,489 | $43,678 |
| Private | $56,676 | |
* Average law school tuition is based on 2024 data because many law schools have not yet announced their 2025 tuition rates.
Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years
The tuition & fees at University of Montana School of Law has increased by 13.92% compared to last year. It has increased by 73.54% over the past 7 years from $31,376 to $54,449.
The 2026 estimated tuition & fees is $62,029 with $7,580 increase, if the this year's increase rate is applied. Based on the average increase rate over past 5 years, the 2026 estimated tuition & fees is $62,457, which is $8,008 more than this year.
| In-State | Out-of-State | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | $12,117 | $31,376 | ▼- |
| 2019-2020 | $12,950 | $33,482 | ▲6.71% |
| 2020-2021 | $13,551 | $35,153 | ▲4.99% |
| 2021-2022 | $14,501 | $37,357 | ▲6.27% |
| 2022-2023 | $17,167 | $41,177 | ▲10.23% |
| 2023-2024 | $22,060 | $47,795 | ▲16.07% |
| 2024-2025 | $26,983 | $54,449 | ▲13.92% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2025 cost of attendance at University of Montana School of Law is $57,507 for Montana residents and $84,973 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 $79,973. For detailed costs breakdown, see University of Montana School of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
| Montana Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $57,507 | $84,973 |
| Tuition & Fees | $26,983 | $54,449 |
| Room & Board, Transportation | $25,360 | |
| Books | $2,550 | |
| Other Expenses | $2,614 | |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $52,507 | $79,973 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $5,000 | |
Financial Aid Statistics
Grants and Scholarships Received
In 2023, 72.11% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $5,000 at University of Montana School of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at University of Montana School of Law is lower than the average percentage of 81.23%.
| Percent Received | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Montana School of Law | 72.11% | $5,000 |
| 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 251 enrolled students, 181 students 72.11% received grants and/or scholarships.
For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $10,000 and the 25th percentile amount is $3,000.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 221 | 234 | 340 | 251 | 251 |
| Grants/Scholarships Received | 144 | 167 | 165 | 168 | 181 |
| Percent Received | 65.16% | 71.37% | 48.53% | 66.93% | 72.11% |
| Received Amount | |||||
| 25th Percentile | $2,000 | $1,869 | $3,150 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| 50th Percentile | $5,000 | $3,738 | $6,000 | $7,000 | $5,000 |
| 75th Percentile | $8,500 | $5,608 | $13,750 | $12,016 | $10,000 |
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of those who received financial aid, 87.29% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 12.71% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Received | 144 | 167 | 165 | 168 | 181 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | 62.50% | 82.63% | 81.21% | 85.71% | 87.29% |
| Half to Full Tuition | 25.69% | 16.77% | 18.79% | 14.29% | 12.71% |
| Full Tuition | 0.69% | 0.60% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| More than Full Tuition | 11.11% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
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