University of Maryland School of Law

2023 Tuition $36,209/$52,538LSAT 163GPA 3.76

Public - Baltimore, Maryland

For the academic year 2022-2023, University of Maryland School of Law's tuition & fees is $36,209 for Maryland residents and $52,538 for out-of-state students. 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 $58,834 for Maryland residents and $75,163 for out-of-state students.

University of Maryland School of Law Tuition & Expenses

2022-2023 Rate
Maryland Residents Tuition & Fees$36,209
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees$52,538
Books & Supplies Costs$1,725
Room & Board$20,900
2023-2024 Estimates*
Maryland Residents Tuition & Fees$36,895
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees$53,550
*2023-2024 estimates based on last 2 years rate

Tuition Comparison to Similar Schools

Compared to other law schools nationwide, University of Maryland School of Law' tuition & fees is comparable to the average tuition of $50,622.
Compared to public law schools, University of Maryland School of Law' tuition & fees is slightly higher than the average tuition of $43,661.
Compared to law schools in Maryland, its tuition is comparable to the average tuition of $51,776.
The next table compares the law school tuition & fees between University of Maryland 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 Maryland School of Law$36,209$52,538
All U.S. Law Schools
Public Schools$30,475$43,661
Private Schools$55,783
Maryland Law Schools
Public Schools$51,776$51,776
Private Schools-
LocationIn-StateOut-of-State
University of Maryland School of LawBaltimore, MD$36,209$52,538
Beasley School of LawPhiladelphia, PA$30,880$46,776
Cleveland-Marshall College of LawCleveland, OH$30,015$30,142
University of Washington School of LawSeattle, WA$43,584$55,617
University of New Hampshire School of LawConcord, NH$40,320$48,320
Texas Tech University School of LawLubbock, TX$27,532$39,232

Master of Law (LL.M.) program Tuition

For the academic year 2022-2023, University of Maryland School of Law's LL.M. tuition & fees is $30,142 for Maryland residents and $30,142 for out-of-state students.
With indirect costs not billed by school, such as room & boards and personal living expenses, the total cost of attendance for the LL.M. program is $49,042 for Maryland residents and $49,042 for out-of-state students.
2023-2024 Rate
Maryland Residents Tuition & Fees$30,142
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees$30,142
Room & Board$18,900

Admission Stats and Requirements to Apply

The 2024 University of Maryland School of Law's acceptance rate is 30.18%. A total of 2,548 applicants applied to and 769 students were accepted. Of the admitted students, 216 enrolled finally, and the yield (i.e. enrollment rate) is 28.09%.
The next table compares University of Maryland School of Law's acceptance rate and yield to other law schools by school type and location.
ApplicantsAcceptedEnrolledAcceptance RateYield
2019-20202,4061,05521143.85%20.00%
2020-20212,10676720236.42%26.34%
2021-20222,89995027132.77%28.53%
2022-20232,46972820129.49%27.61%
2018-20192,09099721547.70%21.56%
2017-20181,85795420151.37%21.07%
2016-20171,72690519852.43%21.88%
2015-20161,9531,04920453.71%19.45%
2023-20242,54876921630.18%28.09%
Acceptance RateYield# of Enrolled Students
University of Maryland School of Law30.18%28.09%216
All U.S. Law Schools42.35%31.09%187
Public Schools41.36%31.47%161
Private Schools43.11%30.79%207
Maryland Law Schools44.42%31.39%219
Public Schools44.42%31.39%219
Private Schools0.00%0.00%0

LSAT Scores and GPA

The 2024 University of Maryland School of Law's LSAT score is 163%. The 75th percentile score is 164 and the 25th percentile is 156. For full-time law school students, the average LSAT score is 163 and 158 for part-time students.
The 2024 University of Maryland School of Law's GPA score is 3.76%. The 75th percentile score is 3.88 and the 25th percentile is 3.42. For full-time law school students, the average GPA score is 3.78 and 3.49 for part-time students.
The next table compares University of Maryland School of Law's LSAT score and GPA to other law schools by school type and location.
75th PercentileMedian25th Percentile
AverageFull-timePart-time AverageFull-timePart-time AverageFull-timePart-time
2019-2020 161161161 159159159 153153153
2020-2021 162162160 160160155 154154150
2021-2022 163163164 161161161 156157155
2022-2023 164164164 163163159 157157156
2018-2019 161160163 158158159 154154154
2017-2018 159-1-1 157-1-1 153-1-1
2016-2017 159159161 158158158 154155154
2015-2016 160-1-1 157-1-1 154-1-1
2023-2024 164164163 163163158 156156153
75th PercentileMedian25th Percentile
AverageFull-timePart-time AverageFull-timePart-time AverageFull-timePart-time
2019-2020 3.793.783.85 3.663.663.73 3.493.493.56
2020-2021 3.763.773.7 3.663.673.39 3.353.413.1
2021-2022 3.83.813.77 3.73.713.62 3.423.423.41
2022-2023 3.853.873.63 3.713.713.35 3.363.443
2018-2019 3.73.73.65 3.563.563.53 3.283.313.19
2017-2018 3.67-1-1 3.51-1-1 3.29-1-1
2016-2017 3.643.663.52 3.473.513.36 3.263.33.05
2015-2016 3.63-1-1 3.46-1-1 3.25-1-1
2023-2024 3.883.893.79 3.763.783.49 3.423.463
LSAT ScoreGPA
University of Maryland School of Law1633.76
All U.S. Law Schools1593.61
Public Schools1593.64
Private Schools1583.58
Maryland Law Schools1593.58
Public Schools1593.58
Private Schools00.00

Bar Exam Pass Rate

In 2024, 199 students out of 211 total graduates from University of Maryland School of Law took the bar exam for the first time. It includes 16graduate in prior year. Of those who took the bar exam, 149 passed, and the bar exam pass rate is 74.87%.
The next table compares University of Maryland 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
2019-2020186195 16886.15% 2231
2020-2021187156 13586.54% 4514
2021-2022210202 16782.67% 3224
2022-2023199190 15280% 2617
2018-2019183185 14075.67% 2324
2017-2018212209 15674.64% 3228
2016-2017-1-1 -1-1% --
2015-2016-1-1 -1-1% --
2023-2024211199 14974.87% 2816
Bar Exam Pass Rate (for the first time takers)
University of Maryland School of Law74.87%
All U.S. Law Schools77%
Public Schools78%
Private Schools76%
Maryland Law Schools70%
Public Schools70%
Private Schools0%