St. Mary's University School of Law Tuition and Financial Aid
2025 Tuition & Fees
The 2025 tuition & fees at St. Mary's University School of Law is $44,718. Compared to private law schools in U.S., St. Mary's University School of Law' tuition is lower than the average tuition of $58,690. Compared to private law schools in Texas, its tuition is slightly lower than the average tuition of $54,480.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $36,242 at St. Mary's University. The average graduate tuition & fees is $21,006. The law school tuition is 23.39% higher than undergraduate tuition and 112.88% higher than graduate tuition at St. Mary's University.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares St. Mary's University 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 St. Mary's University School of Law with law schools that have similar tuition between $40K and $45K
2025 St. Mary's University School of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
In-State
Out-of-State
St. Mary's University School of Law
$44,718
All Law Schools
$32,329
$53,320
Public
$32,329
$45,874
Private
$58,690
Texas Law Schools
$29,102
$47,717
Public
$29,102
$43,208
Private
$54,480
* 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 St. Mary's University School of Law has increased by 0.17% compared to last year. It has increased by 15.45% over the past 6 years from $38,850 to $44,718.
The 2026 estimated tuition & fees is $44,793 with $75 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 $46,100, which is $1,382 more than this year.
St. Mary's University School of Law Tuition Changes Over the Past 5 Years
Tuition
Fees
Change %
2020-2021
$38,890
$530
-
2021-2022
$39,978
$1,080
4.16%
2022-2023
$41,138
$1,104
2.88%
2023-2024
$42,332
$992
2.56%
2024-2025
$43,602
$1,116
3.22%
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2025 cost of attendance at St. Mary's University School of Law is $66,756. 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 $54,756.
St. Mary's University School of Law Cost of Attendance
Costs
Cost of Attendance
$66,756
Tuition
$43,602
Fees
$1,116
On-Campus Living Costs
$22,038
Off-Campus Living Costs
$22,038
At-Home Living Costs
$22,038
COA after Grants/Scholarships Received
$54,756
Average Grants/Scholarships Amount
$12,000
LL.M. Tuition
St. Mary's University School of Law has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $38,442.