We estimate the second set of costs based on the average expenses of a typical student. Together, this is the Cost of Attendance. While your own personal costs will vary, the Costs of Attendance below form the basis of your financial aid eligibility.

For every $10,000 borrowed, you can expect to pay approximately $125 each month in debt service after graduation. The Cost of Attendance is a budget for the nine-month academic year. Each allowance may be divided in half to represent the allowance for one semester.

*The MSL Fee is $1,875 per unit. 10 units in one semester is considered full-time enrollment. The MSL program requires students pass 24 units in order to obtain the degree. Tuition and Fees are subject to legislative, gubernatorial, and UC Law SF Board of Directors action and may change without notice. ** The Activity Fee is charged annually.

Listed below is the cost of attendance (including tuition, fees, and estimated living expenses) for the 2025-26 academic year for each of our degree programs: *Stated tuition rates are for the Class entering Fall 2025. **Fees include $2,176 student insurance fee, for which you can submit a waiver by providing proof of a comparable plan.

Tuition for the Online MSL for the 2024-2025 academic year is offered on a per unit basis. The approximate total cost for the 21-unit master’s degree is $65,121, in addition to the fees described below.

The MSL program offers partial-tuition scholarship awards to full-time residential students based on a combination of merit and need. Scholarships generally range from $2,500 to $15,000, with the average award in the $7,500 to $12,500 range.

The online MSL Master’s Degree and Graduate Certificate tuition is $1,164 per credit hour for the 2024-2025 academic year. Additionally, all students must pay a technology fee of $220.00 each fall and spring semester. Students typically enroll in 3-6 credit hours per semester.

Why would you pay $50,000 or more in tuition when you could pay much less and get everything you're looking for in a Master of Studies in Law degree program? The Financial Aid staff at UNM School of Law and UNM Graduate Studies are here to help you find ways to make your education affordable. To apply for financial aid:

Learn more about the cost of attendance and the various types of aid offered. *Subject to change each year. *Credited to the first semester’s tuition. Most MSL students are eligible to apply for federal financial aid through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to help cover the cost of tuition.

There is a small allowance of $2,621 per semester for part-time students or up to $9,547 per semester for full-time students. The Office of Admissions and Financial Aid can help you determine your Cost of Attendance based on your enrollment plans.