2026-2027 Tuition & Fees
University of Maryland School of Law's 2027 tuition & fees is $45,808 for Maryland residents and $64,362 for others. The law school tuition is increased by 10.92% from last year.
For law school students, the average living costs including room & board, books, and other personal expenses is $30,275. Including living costs and tuition & fees, the total costs of attendance of University of Maryland School of Law is $94,637.
The following table summarizes the tuition & fees, and other college costs for University of Maryland School of Law.
University of Maryland School of Law 2027 Tuition & Fees
| 2026 | 2027 |
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| Maryland Residents | Out-of-State | Maryland Residents | Out-of-State |
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| Law School Tuition |
$40,009 | $58,023 |
$45,808
14.49% | $64,362
10.92% |
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| Living Costs | $27,982 | $30,275
8.19% |
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| COA | $67,991 | $86,005 |
$76,083
11.90% | $94,637
10.04% |
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| Grants / Scholarships | $28,000 | $29,194** |
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| COA after receiving aid | $39,991 | $60,298 | $65,443 | $65,443 |
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LSAT Scores and GPA for 2026 Admission
The average GPA is 3.72 and the average LSAT score is 164 for 2027 University of Maryland School of Law admission.
The GPA is the average value of submitted scores from 225 pre-admitted and enrolled first-year students and the average LSAT score is computed over submitted scores from 220 students including both full-time and part-time status.
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University of Maryland School of Law Average GPA and LSAT scores
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
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| GPA | 3.37 | 3.72 | 3.88 |
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| Full-Time | 3.45 | 3.73 | 3.9 |
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| Part-Time | 3.04 | 3.25 | 3.78 |
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| LSAT Scores | 156 | 164 | 166 |
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| Full-Time | 157 | 164 | 166 |
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| Part-Time | 149 | 154 | 162 |
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Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2025-2026, total 2,876 students have applied to University of Maryland School of Law and 750 students have accepted to get into the school.
Among the admitted students, 229 students finally have enrolled into the school. The acceptance rate is 26.08% and the yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 30.53% at University of Maryland School of Law.
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University of Maryland School of Law Admission Stats - Applicants, Admitted, and Enrolled
| Number of Students |
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| Acceptance Rate | 26.08% |
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| Applicants | 2,876 |
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| Admitted | 750 |
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| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 30.53% |
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| Enrolled | 229 |
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| Pre-Admitted | 0 |
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| Total Number of First-Year Students | 229 |
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| Male | 90 |
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| Female | 136 |
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| Another Gender | 1 |
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| Full-time | 206 |
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| Part-time | 21 |
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Grants and Scholarships
At University of Maryland School of Law, 82.17% of enrolled students received grants and/or scholarships. The average grant amount is $29,194. 19.72% of students received more than full tuition amount, and 38.86% received more than half, but not the full tuition amount.
You can view more detailed financial aid statistics at University of Maryland School of Law costs and financial aid page.
Grants and Scholarships Statistics
| Amounts / Percentage |
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| Full-time |
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| Number Received | 447 |
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| Half or Less than Tuition | 39.15% |
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| Half to Full Tuition | 39.60% |
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| Full Tuition | 16.33% |
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| More than Full Tuition | 4.92% |
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| Part-time |
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| Number Received | 60 |
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| Half or Less than Tuition | 58.33% |
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| Half to Full Tuition | 33.33% |
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| Full Tuition | 1.67% |
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| More than Full Tuition | 6.67% |
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First-Year Enrollment Statistics by Gender and Race/Ethnicity
University of Maryland School of Law enrolled 228 first-year students in total. Among them, 96.49% identified their race/ethnicity. By race and ethnicity, 129 White, 30 Asian, 29 Black or African American, 19 Hispanic students enrolled. By gender, 85 male and 130 female students enrolled at University of Maryland School of Law.
By race and ethnicity, White has the most enrollment share at 56.58%, followed by Asian with 13.16%.
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University of Maryland School of Law First-Year Enrollment Statistics by Gender and Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | Another | Unknown |
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| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.44%) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| Asian | 30 (13.16%) | 10 | 18 | 0 | 2 |
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| Black or African American | 29 (12.72%) | 10 | 19 | 0 | 0 |
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| Hispanics | 19 (8.33%) | 5 | 13 | 0 | 1 |
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| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 (0%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| Multiracial | 13 (5.70%) | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
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| White | 129 (56.58%) | 53 | 74 | 0 | 2 |
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| Unknown | 8 (3.51%) | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
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Bar Exam Pass Rate
Last year, total 190 students took the bar exam first time at University of Maryland School of Law. Among them, 152 students passed the exam and the bar exam pass rate is 80%. For reference, the average pass rate at Maryland law schools is 76.37%. The following table shows the bar exam pass rate for first time exam takers at University of Maryland School of Law.
In 2025, 204 students graduated from University of Maryland School of Law. Of them, 159 graduates employed where bar passage required and 33 got J.D. Advantage jobs. By employed status, 191 graduates employed as full-time and 6 employed as part-time status. Check more employment statistics at University of Maryland School of Law employement summary page.
University of Maryland School of Law Bar Exam Pass Rate for First-time Takers
| Number of Students / Percentage |
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| Total Graduate | 199 |
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| First-time Takers | 190
16 from prior year, 1 Early Takers |
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| No Exam Takers | 21 |
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| First-time Bar Exam Passer | 152 |
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| First-time Bar Exam Pass Rate | 80% |
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| Average Pass Rate at Maryland Law Schools | 76.37% |
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