University of Massachusetts School of Law

2024 Tuition $31,990/$41,272LSAT 150GPA 3.39

Public - North Dartmouth, Massachusetts

For the academic year 2023-2024, University of Massachusetts School of Law's tuition & fees is $31,990 for Massachusetts residents and $41,272 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 $53,616 for Massachusetts residents and $62,898 for out-of-state students.

University of Massachusetts School of Law Tuition & Expenses

2023-2024 Rate
Massachusetts Residents Tuition & Fees$31,990
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees$41,272
Books & Supplies Costs$2,500
Room & Board$15,376
Other Expenses$3,750
2024-2025 Estimates*
Massachusetts Residents Tuition & Fees$33,608
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees$43,069
*2024-2025 estimates based on last 2 years rate

Tuition Comparison to Similar Schools

Compared to other law schools nationwide, University of Massachusetts School of Law' tuition & fees is slightly lower than the average tuition of $50,622.
Compared to public law schools, University of Massachusetts School of Law' tuition & fees is comparable to the average tuition of $43,661.
Compared to law schools in Massachusetts, its tuition is lower than the average tuition of $59,984.
The next table compares the law school tuition & fees between University of Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts School of Law$31,990$41,272
All U.S. Law Schools
Public Schools$30,475$43,661
Private Schools$55,783
Massachusetts Law Schools
Public Schools$41,272$41,272
Private Schools$62,323
LocationIn-StateOut-of-State
University of Massachusetts School of LawNorth Dartmouth, MA$31,990$41,272
Southern Illinois University School of LawCarbondale, IL$21,555$21,555
University of Puerto Rico School of LawSan Juan, PR$8,680$8,680
Southern University Law CenterBaton Rouge, LA$17,434$30,034

Admission Stats and Requirements to Apply

The 2024 University of Massachusetts School of Law's acceptance rate is 67.27%. A total of 1,057 applicants applied to and 711 students were accepted. Of the admitted students, 111 enrolled finally, and the yield (i.e. enrollment rate) is 15.61%.
The next table compares University of Massachusetts School of Law's acceptance rate and yield to other law schools by school type and location.
ApplicantsAcceptedEnrolledAcceptance RateYield
2019-20201,13061911154.78%17.93%
2020-20211,12262914156.06%22.42%
2021-20221,19977312264.47%15.78%
2022-20231,14968211059.36%16.13%
2018-20199405359356.91%17.38%
2017-20187825027964.19%15.74%
2016-20177864696659.67%14.07%
2015-20167705077165.84%14.00%
2023-20241,05771111167.27%15.61%
Acceptance RateYield# of Enrolled Students
University of Massachusetts School of Law67.27%15.61%111
All U.S. Law Schools42.35%31.09%187
Public Schools41.36%31.47%161
Private Schools43.11%30.79%207
Massachusetts Law Schools45.04%24.81%252
Public Schools67.27%15.61%111
Private Schools42.27%25.96%269

LSAT Scores and GPA

The 2024 University of Massachusetts School of Law's LSAT score is 150%. The 75th percentile score is 153 and the 25th percentile is 147. For full-time law school students, the average LSAT score is 150 and 150 for part-time students.
The 2024 University of Massachusetts School of Law's GPA score is 3.39%. The 75th percentile score is 3.64 and the 25th percentile is 3.05. For full-time law school students, the average GPA score is 3.39 and 3.3 for part-time students.
The next table compares University of Massachusetts 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 153153153 149149150 147147146
2020-2021 152152152 149149151 146146147
2021-2022 153152154 150150151 148148149
2022-2023 154154154 152152153 148147150
2018-2019 152152152 148148148 147147146
2017-2018 151-1-1 148-1-1 145-1-1
2016-2017 152153152 148148148 146146147
2015-2016 152-1-1 148-1-1 146-1-1
2023-2024 153153152 150150150 147147147
75th PercentileMedian25th Percentile
AverageFull-timePart-time AverageFull-timePart-time AverageFull-timePart-time
2019-2020 3.533.463.59 3.223.223.3 2.983.022.87
2020-2021 3.533.533.56 3.273.273.27 3.033.043.03
2021-2022 3.623.633.52 3.363.393.18 2.993.052.97
2022-2023 3.683.683.72 3.473.483.22 3.23.272.46
2018-2019 3.443.423.75 3.193.163.26 2.892.863.04
2017-2018 3.43-1-1 3.11-1-1 2.76-1-1
2016-2017 3.363.353.4 3.123.073.16 2.812.753.09
2015-2016 3.35-1-1 2.97-1-1 2.63-1-1
2023-2024 3.643.643.58 3.393.393.3 3.053.122.95
LSAT ScoreGPA
University of Massachusetts School of Law1503.39
All U.S. Law Schools1593.61
Public Schools1593.64
Private Schools1583.58
Massachusetts Law Schools1593.60
Public Schools1503.39
Private Schools1613.63

Bar Exam Pass Rate

In 2024, 106 students out of 114 total graduates from University of Massachusetts School of Law took the bar exam for the first time. It includes 5graduate in prior year. Of those who took the bar exam, 63 passed, and the bar exam pass rate is 59.43%.
The next table compares University of Massachusetts 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
2019-20204649 3061.23% 58
2020-20215955 3461.82% 62
2021-20228675 4864% 132
2022-20238487 4754.02% 69
2018-20194955 4072.73% 27
2017-20185354 3361.11% 1010
2016-2017-1-1 -1-1% --
2015-2016-1-1 -1-1% --
2023-2024114106 6359.43% 135
Bar Exam Pass Rate (for the first time takers)
University of Massachusetts School of Law59.43%
All U.S. Law Schools77%
Public Schools78%
Private Schools76%
Massachusetts Law Schools79%
Public Schools59%
Private Schools81%