2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

University of Maine School of Law's 2024 tuition & fees is $26,940 for Maine residents and $40,640 for others. The law school tuition is increased by
6.95% from last year.

For law school students, the average living costs including room & board, books, and other personal expenses is $18,510. Including living costs and tuition & fees, the total costs of attendance of University of Maine School of Law is $59,150.

The following table summarizes the tuition & fees, and other college costs for University of Maine School of Law.

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University of Maine School of Law 2024 Tuition & Fees
20232024
Maine ResidentsOut-of-StateMaine ResidentsOut-of-State
Law School Tuition $25,190$38,000 $26,940
6.95%
$40,640
6.95%
Living Costs $18,510 $18,510
Room & Board$14,710$14,710
Books & Supplies$2,000$2,000
Personal Expenses$1,800$1,800
COA$43,700$56,510 $45,450
4.00%
$59,150
4.67%
Grants / Scholarships$15,000$20,000
COA after receiving aid$28,700$39,150

LSAT Scores and GPA

The average GPA is 3.62 and the average LSAT score is 157 for 2024 University of Maine School of Law admission. The GPA is the average value of submitted scores from 84 pre-admitted and enrolled first-year students and the average LSAT score is computed over submitted scores from 88 students. The following table summarizes the GPA and LSAT scores by 25th, 50th, and 75th percentiles.

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University of Maine School of Law Average GPA and LSAT scores
25th Percentile50th Percentile75th Percentile
GPA3.413.623.77
LSAT Scores154157160

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-2024, total 573 students have applied to University of Maine School of Law and 334 students have accepted to get into the school. Among the admitted students, 84 students finally have enrolled into the school. The acceptance rate is 58.29% and the yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 25.15% at University of Maine School of Law. With 4 pre-admitted students, total 88 first-year students enrolled in University of Maine School of Law.

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University of Maine School of Law Admission Stats - Applicants, Admitted, and Enrolled
Number of Students
Applicants573
Admitted334
Enrolled84
Acceptance Rate58.29%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)25.15%
Pre-Admitted4
Total Number of First-Year Students88
38 men, 47 women, 1 Other
All full-time students

Bar Exam Pass Rate

Last year, total 76 students took the bar exam first time at University of Maine School of Law. Among them, 58 students passed the exam and the bar exam pass rate is 76.32%. For reference, the average pass rate at Maine law schools is 71.93%. The following table shows the bar exam pass rate for first time exam takers at University of Maine School of Law.

In 2023, 81 students graduated from University of Maine School of Law. Of them, 50 graduates employed where bar passage required and 13 got J.D. Advantage jobs. By employed status, 66 graduates employed as full-time and 5 employed as part-time status. Check more employment statistics at University of Maine School of Law employement summary page.

University of Maine School of Law Bar Exam Pass Rate for First-time Takers
Number of Students / Percentage
Total Graduate73
First-time Takers76
7 from prior year
No Exam Takers4
First-time Bar Exam Passer58
First-time Bar Exam Pass Rate76.32%
Average Pass Rate at Maine Law Schools71.93%

Grants and Scholarships

At University of Maine School of Law, 63.98% of enrolled students received grants and/or scholarships. The average grant amount is $20,000. 42.51% of students received more than full tuition amount, and 37.13% received more than half, but not the full tuition amount.

You can view more detailed financial aid statistics at University of Maine School of Law costs and financial aid page.

Grants and Scholarships Statistics
Amounts / Percentage
Number Received167
Half or Less than Tuition20.36%
Half to Full Tuition37.13%
Full Tuition41.32%
More than Full Tuition1.20%