University of Maine School of Law

2024 Tuition $26,940/$40,640LSAT 157GPA 3.62LL.M. Tuition $37,650

Public - Portland, Maine

For the academic year 2023-2024, University of Maine School of Law's tuition & fees is $26,940 for Maine residents and $40,640 for out-of-state students. The school offers Master of Law program and its tuition is $37,650. The tuition data is from school's bursar/financial aid page and IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education.
With indirect costs not billed by school, such as room & boards and personal living expenses, the total cost of attendance for one academic year is $45,450 for Maine residents and $59,150 for out-of-state students.

University of Maine School of Law Tuition & Expenses

2023-2024 Rate
Maine Residents Tuition & Fees$26,940
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees$40,640
Books & Supplies Costs$2,000
Room & Board$14,710
Other Expenses$1,800
2024-2025 Estimates*
Maine Residents Tuition & Fees$28,812
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees$43,463
*2024-2025 estimates based on last 2 years rate

Tuition Comparison to Similar Schools

Compared to other law schools nationwide, University of Maine School of Law' tuition & fees is slightly lower than the average tuition of $50,622.
Compared to public law schools, University of Maine School of Law' tuition & fees is comparable to the average tuition of $43,661.
Compared to law schools in Maine, its tuition is comparable to the average tuition of $40,640.
The next table compares the law school tuition & fees between University of Maine School of Law and similar schools. The similar law schools are selected by ranking and school type, and comparison frequency by our users.
In-StateOut-of-State
University of Maine School of Law$26,940$40,640
All U.S. Law Schools
Public Schools$30,475$43,661
Private Schools$55,783
Maine Law Schools
Public Schools$40,640$40,640
Private Schools-
LocationIn-StateOut-of-State
University of Maine School of LawPortland, ME$26,940$40,640
University of South Carolina School of LawColumbia, SC$23,722$41,500
University of Arkansas School of LawFayetteville, AR$17,900$39,733
University of Oregon School of LawEugene, OR$48,516$60,414
William S. Richardson School of LawHonolulu, HI$23,164$46,588
University at Buffalo Law SchoolBuffalo, NY$28,710$33,550

Master of Law (LL.M.) program Tuition

For the academic year 2023-2024, University of Maine School of Law's LL.M. tuition & fees is $37,650 for Maine residents and $37,650 for out-of-state students.
2021-2022 Rate
Maine Residents Tuition & Fees$37,650
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees$37,650

Admission Stats and Requirements to Apply

The 2024 University of Maine School of Law's acceptance rate is 58.29%. A total of 573 applicants applied to and 334 students were accepted. Of the admitted students, 84 enrolled finally, and the yield (i.e. enrollment rate) is 25.15%.
The next table compares University of Maine School of Law's acceptance rate and yield to other law schools by school type and location.
ApplicantsAcceptedEnrolledAcceptance RateYield
2019-20205723088353.85%26.95%
2020-20214842247646.28%33.93%
2021-20226583448852.28%25.58%
2022-20235442977854.60%26.26%
2018-20195743067953.31%25.82%
2017-20186043258253.81%25.23%
2016-20174853197665.77%23.82%
2015-20164513137969.40%25.24%
2023-20245733348458.29%25.15%
Acceptance RateYield# of Enrolled Students
University of Maine School of Law58.29%25.15%84
All U.S. Law Schools42.35%31.09%187
Public Schools41.36%31.47%161
Private Schools43.11%30.79%207
Maine Law Schools58.29%25.15%84
Public Schools58.29%25.15%84
Private Schools0.00%0.00%0

LSAT Scores and GPA

The 2024 University of Maine School of Law's LSAT score is 157%. The 75th percentile score is 160 and the 25th percentile is 154.
The 2024 University of Maine School of Law's GPA score is 3.62%. The 75th percentile score is 3.77 and the 25th percentile is 3.41.
The next table compares University of Maine School of Law's LSAT score and GPA to other law schools by school type and location.
75% PercentileMedian25% Percentile
2019-2020 158 154 151
2020-2021 158 156 152
2021-2022 161 158 154
2022-2023 162 158 153
2018-2019 157 154 150
2017-2018 155 153 149
2016-2017 155 152 147
2015-2016 157 152 149
2023-2024 160 157 154
75% PercentileMedian25% Percentile
2019-2020 3.68 3.48 3.2
2020-2021 3.7 3.51 3.24
2021-2022 3.79 3.57 3.24
2022-2023 3.84 3.65 3.3
2018-2019 3.65 3.47 3.12
2017-2018 3.68 3.42 3.12
2016-2017 3.46 3.24 2.96
2015-2016 3.65 3.37 3.07
2023-2024 3.77 3.62 3.41
LSAT ScoreGPA
University of Maine School of Law1573.62
All U.S. Law Schools1593.61
Public Schools1593.64
Private Schools1583.58
Maine Law Schools1573.62
Public Schools1573.62
Private Schools00.00

Bar Exam Pass Rate

In 2024, 76 students out of 85 total graduates from University of Maine School of Law took the bar exam for the first time. It includes 1graduate in prior year. Of those who took the bar exam, 67 passed, and the bar exam pass rate is 88.16%.
The next table compares University of Maine School of Law's bar exam pass rate to other law schools by school type and location. The pass rate is for whom took the bar exam for the first time.
GraduatesBar Exam TakersBar Exam PassersPass RateEarly Takers / Takers From Prior YearNo Takers / No Information
2019-20207670 4158.57% 115
2020-20217665 5584.62% 177
2021-20228183 5667.47% 911
2022-20237376 5876.32% 47
2018-20198373 5575.34% 143
2017-20188284 6880.95% 56
2016-2017-1-1 -1-1% --
2015-2016-1-1 -1-1% --
2023-20248576 6788.16% 101
Bar Exam Pass Rate (for the first time takers)
University of Maine School of Law88.16%
All U.S. Law Schools77%
Public Schools78%
Private Schools76%
Maine Law Schools88%
Public Schools88%
Private Schools0%