University of New Mexico School of Law Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2025 Tuition & Fees
The 2025 tuition & fees at University of New Mexico School of Law is $20,719 for New Mexico residents and $44,203 for out-of-state students. Compared to public law schools in U.S., University of New Mexico School of Law' tuition is similar to the average tuition of $45,874.
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 67.11% higher than undergraduate tuition and 105.12% 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 | $20,719 | $44,203 |
| All Law Schools | $32,329 | $53,320 |
| Public | $32,329 | $45,874 |
| Private | $58,690 | |
* 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 New Mexico School of Law has increased by 3.01% compared to last year. It has increased by 85.58% over the past 5 years from $23,794 to $44,203.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $45,533 with $1,330 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 $51,769, which is $7,566 more than this year.
| In-State | Out-of-State | Change % | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | Fees | Tuition | Fees | ||
| 2020-2021 | $18,288 | $650 | $39,240 | $650 | ▼- |
| 2021-2022 | $18,201 | $1,764 | $40,306 | $1,764 | ▲5.47% |
| 2022-2023 | $18,460 | $1,249 | $41,604 | $1,249 | ▲1.86% |
| 2023-2024 | $19,158 | $1,447 | $42,641 | $1,447 | ▲2.88% |
| 2024-2025 | $19,297 | $1,422 | $42,781 | $1,422 | ▲0.26% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2025 cost of attendance at University of New Mexico School of Law is $43,500 for New Mexico residents and $66,984 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 $61,384.
| New Mexico Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $43,500 | $66,984 |
| Tuition | $19,297 | $42,781 |
| Fees | $1,422 | $1,422 |
| On-Campus Living Costs | $22,781 | |
| Off-Campus Living Costs | $22,781 | |
| At-Home Living Costs | $22,781 | |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $37,900 | $61,384 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $5,600 | |
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