University of Maryland School of Law Tuition and Financial Aid

2023 Tuition & Fees

The 2023 tuition & fees at University of Maryland School of Law is $36,209 for Maryland residents and $52,538 for out-of-state students according to the University of Maryland School of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to public law schools in U.S., University of Maryland School of Law' tuition is higher than the average tuition of $43,678.

Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs

The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $13,374 for state residents and $43,936 for out-out-state students at University of Maryland, Baltimore. The average graduate tuition & fees is $17,760 for state residents and $36,320 for out-out-state students. The law school tuition is 19.58% higher than undergraduate tuition and 44.65% higher than graduate tuition at University of Maryland, Baltimore.

Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart

The following table & chart compares University of Maryland 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 Maryland School of Law with law schools that have similar tuition between $50K and $55K
2023 University of Maryland School of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
In-StateOut-of-State
University of Maryland School of Law$36,209$52,538
All Law Schools$30,489$51,002
Public$30,489$43,678
Private$56,676
University of Maryland School of Law Tuition & Fees Chart

Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years

The tuition & fees at University of Maryland School of Law has increased by 1.93% compared to last year. It has increased by 7.79% over the past 5 years from $48,741 to $52,538.
The 2024 estimated tuition & fees is $53,550 with $1,012 increase, if the this year's increase rate is applied. Based on the average increase rate over past 5 years, the 2024 estimated tuition & fees is $53,357, which is $819 more than this year.
University of Maryland School of Law Tuition Trends Chart

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses

The 2023 cost of attendance at University of Maryland School of Law is $58,834 for Maryland residents and $75,163 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 $50,163. For detailed costs breakdown, see University of Maryland School of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
University of Maryland School of Law Cost of Attendance
Maryland ResidentsOut-of-State
Cost of Attendance$58,834$75,163
Tuition & Fees$36,209$52,538
Room & Board, Transportation$20,900
Books$1,725
Other Expenses-
COA after Grants/Scholarships Received$33,834$50,163
Average Grants/Scholarships Amount$25,000

LL.M. Tuition

University of Maryland School of Law has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $30,142.
University of Maryland School of Law LL.M. Tuition
Cost
Tuition & Fees$30,142
Room & Board$18,900
Books-
Other Expenses-
Cost of Attendance$49,042

Financial Aid Statistics

Grants and Scholarships Received

In 2023, 85.08% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $25,000 at University of Maryland School of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at University of Maryland School of Law is similar to the average percentage of 81.23%.
University of Maryland School of Law Grants/Scholarships Received
Percent ReceivedAverage Amount
University of Maryland School of Law85.08%$25,000
All Law Schools81.23%$22,897
Public79.84%$16,599
Private82.32%$27,821

Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile

For 698 enrolled students, 581 students 83.24% received grants and/or scholarships. 14.63% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 42.17% received more than half amount of tuition.
For full-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $37,000 and the 25th percentile amount is $11,519. For part-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $18,277 and the 25th percentile amount is $5,000.
The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
20192020202120222023
Full-time
Enrollment531546552605590
Grants/Scholarships Received469426430515502
Percent Received88.32%78.02%77.90%85.12%85.08%
Received Amount
25th Percentile$7,500$10,000$12,000$10,000$11,519
50th Percentile$15,000$17,000$20,000$25,000$25,000
75th Percentile$20,000$25,000$31,000$35,000$37,000
Part-time
Enrollment108108104104108
Grants/Scholarships Received8080717579
Percent Received74.07%74.07%68.27%72.12%73.15%
Received Amount
25th Percentile$5,000$6,057$6,915$6,150$5,000
50th Percentile$9,000$10,000$10,000$13,000$12,000
75th Percentile$15,000$17,000$17,365$18,750$18,277

How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?

Of full-time students who received financial aid, 41.63% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 42.83% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 15.14% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. For part-time students who received grants/scholarships, 264.56% of students received less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 37.97% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
20192020202120222023
Full-time
Number Received469426430515502
Half or Less than Tuition66.95%56.10%44.88%40.78%41.63%
Half to Full Tuition30.49%41.55%50.47%48.16%42.83%
Full Tuition2.13%1.41%2.79%8.93%14.74%
More than Full Tuition0.43%0.94%1.86%1.17%0.40%
Part-time
Number Received8080717579
Half or Less than Tuition68.75%62.50%56.34%49.33%50.63%
Half to Full Tuition28.75%33.75%38.03%40.00%37.97%
Full Tuition2.50%1.25%2.82%8.00%11.39%
More than Full Tuition0.00%2.50%2.82%2.67%0.00%