University of New Mexico School of Law Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2024 Tuition & Fees
The 2024 tuition & fees at University of New Mexico School of Law is $20,674 for New Mexico residents and $44,158 for out-of-state students according to the University of New Mexico School of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to public law schools in U.S., University of New Mexico School of Law' tuition is similar to the average tuition of $43,678.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,115 for state residents and $26,451 for out-out-state students at University of New Mexico-Main Campus. The average graduate tuition & fees is $7,395 for state residents and $21,550 for out-out-state students. The law school tuition is 66.94% higher than undergraduate tuition and 104.91% higher than graduate tuition at University of New Mexico-Main Campus.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares University of New Mexico 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 New Mexico School of Law with law schools that have similar tuition between $40K and $45K
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| University of New Mexico School of Law | $20,674 | $44,158 |
| All Law Schools | $30,489 | $51,002 |
| Public | $30,489 | $43,678 |
| Private | $56,676 | |
Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years
The tuition & fees at University of New Mexico School of Law has increased by 3.01% compared to last year. It has increased by 19.87% over the past 6 years from $36,837 to $44,158.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $45,487 with $1,329 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 $45,913, which is $1,755 more than this year.
| In-State | Out-of-State | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | $16,800 | $36,837 | ▼- |
| 2019-2020 | $8,607 | $23,794 | ▼-35.41% |
| 2020-2021 | $9,831 | $26,590 | ▲11.75% |
| 2021-2022 | $9,558 | $26,422 | ▼-0.63% |
| 2022-2023 | $19,724 | $42,868 | ▲62.24% |
| 2023-2024 | $20,674 | $44,158 | ▲3.01% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2024 cost of attendance at University of New Mexico School of Law is $40,332 for New Mexico residents and $63,816 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 $57,240. For detailed costs breakdown, see University of New Mexico School of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
| New Mexico Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $40,332 | $63,816 |
| Tuition & Fees | $20,674 | $44,158 |
| Room & Board, Transportation | $14,104 | |
| Books | $1,476 | |
| Other Expenses | $4,078 | |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $33,756 | $57,240 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $6,576 | |
Data Source: University of New Mexico School of Law Bursar/Financial Office, IPEDS data center
Financial Aid Statistics
Grants and Scholarships Received
In 2023, 56.05% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $6,576 at University of New Mexico School of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at University of New Mexico School of Law is much lower than the average percentage of 81.23%.
| Percent Received | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| University of New Mexico School of Law | 56.05% | $6,576 |
| 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 314 enrolled students, 176 students 56.05% received grants and/or scholarships. 11.36% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 19.89% received more than half amount of tuition.
For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $10,525 and the 25th percentile amount is $3,000.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 310 | 310 | 291 | 294 | 314 |
| Grants/Scholarships Received | 193 | 245 | 214 | 215 | 176 |
| Percent Received | 62.26% | 79.03% | 73.54% | 73.13% | 56.05% |
| Received Amount | |||||
| 25th Percentile | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $750 | $3,000 |
| 50th Percentile | $5,000 | $4,400 | $5,500 | $5,220 | $6,576 |
| 75th Percentile | $10,000 | $8,600 | $9,780 | $10,000 | $10,525 |
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of those who received financial aid, 68.75% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 19.89% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 11.36% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. It means that 20 out of total 312 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Received | 193 | 245 | 214 | 215 | 176 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | 67.36% | 74.29% | 74.77% | 76.74% | 68.75% |
| Half to Full Tuition | 21.76% | 16.73% | 15.42% | 18.14% | 19.89% |
| Full Tuition | 2.07% | 2.45% | 1.87% | 0.00% | 3.41% |
| More than Full Tuition | 8.81% | 6.53% | 7.94% | 5.12% | 7.95% |
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