The University of Maine School of Law is one of the most affordable law schools, for both tuition and cost of living, in the country. Tuition rates for J.D. students vary according to the student’s residency and are determined at the time of acceptance.
Tuition Charges Per Credit Hour
| Maine and Alaskan Residents & Canadian Citizens* | $870 |
| New England Regional Program (Vermont & Rhode Island) | $1,055 |
| Non-Maine Resident | $1,272 |
| LL.M. Student | $1,459 |
| Maine and Alaskan Residents & Canadian Citizens | $820 |
| New England Regional Program (Vermont & Rhode Island) | $1,055 |
| Non-Maine Resident | $1,200 |
| LL.M. Student | $1,459 |
| Maine and Alaskan Residents & Canadian Citizens* | $796 |
| New England Regional Program (Vermont & Rhode Island) | $1,055 |
| Non-Maine Resident | $1,200 |
| LL.M. Student | $1,459 |
New England Regional Program (NEBHE) Tuition Rates
Each year, by virtue of the New England Board of Higher Education (NEBHE) Compact, a limited number of students from Rhode Island and Vermont are eligible to pay a special tuition rate equal to the in-state tuition rate plus 50%. Unless the NEBHE Compact changes and/or the University policy changes, a student who enters the Law School eligible for NEBHE rates will remain eligible for this consideration during the full three years he or she is enrolled.
The Chancellor recommends tuition, fees, and room and board rates for approval by the Board of Trustees each year, and they become effective after the summer term. The Board may alter these rates at its discretion.
Military Benefits for Veterans and Current Military Personnel
All current members and veterans of the United States Armed Forces are eligible for in-state tuition, regardless of residency status. If you are a veteran or currently serving in the Armed Forces, please include a Certificate of Eligibility with your application.
Mandatory & Optional Fees
Activity Fee
$75
per semester
Charged once each semester and supports educational, cultural, and social activities.
Program Fee
$60
per credit hour
This fee is charged each semester and covers fixed costs of providing educational and student services not already supported by tuition.
Technology Fee
$7
per credit hour
This fee supports the campus technology and educational environment necessary to meet the technological demands of the University of Maine community.
Academic Success Fee
$350
per semester
This fee covers Academic Success programming including skill-based diagnostic assessments, curricular programming, academic success resources, and targeted interventions for student support during law school and on the bar exam. The fee also includes a free post-graduation bar preparation course through Barbri*, a $3000 value.
* Students are not required to use Barbri for their post-graduation bar prep.
Parking Fee
$600
per semester
This fee is charged each semester and covers the cost of providing parking spaces to students. Students may opt out of parking fee.
Health Insurance
Plan fees vary
Visit the University of Southern Maine’s website to learn about Voluntary Student Health Insurance Options.
Transition & Orientation Fee
$375
per semester
Mandatory fee for LL.M. students only