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 $44,854 according to the St. Mary's University School of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to private law schools in U.S., St. Mary's University School of Law' tuition is lower than the average tuition of $56,676. Compared to private law schools in Texas, its tuition is slightly lower than the average tuition of $53,529.
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 23.76% higher than undergraduate tuition and 113.53% 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
$44,854
All Law Schools
$30,489
$51,002
Public
$30,489
$43,678
Private
$56,676
Texas Law Schools
$28,720
$46,770
Public
$28,720
$42,264
Private
$53,529
* Average law school tuition is based on 2024 data because many law schools have not yet announced their 2025 tuition rates.
St. Mary's University School of Law Tuition & Fees Chart
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 19.45% over the past 7 years from $37,550 to $44,854.
The 2026 estimated tuition & fees is $44,929 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 $46,599, which is $1,745 more than this year.
St. Mary's University School of Law Tuition Changes Over the Past 5 Years
Tuition & Fees
Change %
2018-2019
$37,550
-
2019-2020
$38,850
3.46%
2020-2021
$39,950
2.83%
2021-2022
$41,058
2.77%
2022-2023
$42,682
3.96%
2023-2024
$44,779
4.91%
2024-2025
$44,854
0.17%
St. Mary's University School of Law Tuition Trends Chart
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 $66,892. 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 $55,892. For detailed costs breakdown, see St. Mary's University School of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
St. Mary's University School of Law Cost of Attendance
Costs
Cost of Attendance
$66,892
Tuition & Fees
$44,854
Room & Board, Transportation
$16,898
Books
$1,600
Other Expenses
$3,540
COA after Grants/Scholarships Received
$55,892
Average Grants/Scholarships Amount
$11,000
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.
In 2023, 79.13% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $11,000 at St. Mary's University School of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at St. Mary's University School of Law is similar to the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in Texas, the received percentage is similar to the average of 80%.
St. Mary's University School of Law Grants/Scholarships Received
Percent Received
Average Amount
St. Mary's University School of Law
79.13%
$11,000
All Law Schools
81.23%
$22,897
Public
79.84%
$16,599
Private
82.32%
$27,821
Texas Law Schools
80.26%
$15,271
Public
78.20%
$12,285
Private
83.34%
$19,750
Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile
For 760 enrolled students, 571 students 75.13% received grants and/or scholarships. 0.35% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 9.98% received more than half amount of tuition.
For full-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $16,503 and the 25th percentile amount is $7,000. For part-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $11,526 and the 25th percentile amount is $5,013.
The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Full-time
Enrollment
604
604
601
617
647
Grants/Scholarships Received
349
469
420
444
512
Percent Received
57.78%
77.65%
69.88%
71.96%
79.13%
Received Amount
25th Percentile
$4,000
$6,000
$6,000
$7,000
$7,000
50th Percentile
$8,000
$10,000
$10,000
$12,000
$11,000
75th Percentile
$13,000
$14,000
$14,000
$16,500
$16,503
Part-time
Enrollment
142
133
135
130
113
Grants/Scholarships Received
72
62
59
66
59
Percent Received
50.70%
46.62%
43.70%
50.77%
52.21%
Received Amount
25th Percentile
$2,000
$2,000
$2,500
$2,900
$5,013
50th Percentile
$5,000
$6,000
$6,000
$5,000
$10,000
75th Percentile
$10,000
$8,635
$10,000
$10,000
$11,526
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of full-time students who received financial aid, 89.26% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 10.35% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 0.39% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. For part-time students who received grants/scholarships, 774.58% of students received less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 6.78% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
