2025-2026 Law In-State Cost of Attendance
TheÌýfour possible enrollment statuses are 12 or more credits, 9 to 11 credits, 6 to 8 credits, andÌý1 to 5 credits.ÌýWhen initial award offers are made it is assumed that undergraduates will be enrolled in 12 or more credits each semester. The COA is adjusted to reflect a student's actual enrollment status during the final review process.
An In-State law student's Cost of Attendance (COA) is made up of two different types of costs:ÌýdirectÌýandÌýindirect. The costs listed below are for a typicalÌýacademic year (fall semester and spring semester).Ìý
Direct costsÌýare items that will appear on the University bills, such as tuition, fees, books, and housing and meals (if living on campus).
Indirect costsÌýwill not appear on the bill but are estimated costs associated with going to college and should be included in the budget. These include items like transportation and personal expenses.
12 or More Credits
|
Type of Cost |
2025-2026 In-State COA |
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Costs |
Tuition and Fees* | $10,702 (* based on 12 credits value) | |
| Program Fee | $16,710 | ||
| Housing and Meals | $30,892 | ||
| Books and Supplies | $2,046 | ||
| Indirect Costs |
Loan Fee Allowance | $106 | |
| Transportation | $2,327 | ||
| Miscellaneous | $3,578 | ||
| Ìý | Total | $66,361 | |
9 to 11 Credits
|
Type of Cost |
2025-2026 In-State COA |
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Costs |
Tuition and Fees* | $8,554 (* based on 9 credits value) | |
| Program Fee | $16,710 | ||
| Housing and Meals | $30,892 | ||
| Books and Supplies | $2,046 | ||
| Indirect Costs |
Loan Fee Allowance | $106 | |
| Transportation | $2,327 | ||
| Miscellaneous | $3,578 | ||
| Ìý | Total | $64,213 | |
6 to 8 Credits
|
Type of Cost |
2025-2026 In-State COA |
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Costs |
Tuition and Fees* | $6,130 (* based on 6 credits value) | |
| Program Fee | $16,710 | ||
| Housing and Meals | $30,892 | ||
| Books and Supplies | $2,046 | ||
| Indirect Costs |
Loan Fee Allowance | $106 | |
| Transportation | $2,327 | ||
| Miscellaneous | $3,578 | ||
| Ìý | Total | $61,789 | |
Each Credit Level has the following additional feesÌýif applicable:
- Additional online, course, or program fees may be charged, visitÌýStudent Account ServicesÌýfor more information.
- An additional $6,752 is added to the Housing and Meals allowance for students with dependents other than a spouse.
My COA vs the UM Bill
The COA is based on estimated expenses and does not reflect the charges that will be on your UM bill. Actual UM charges can be found at:
- Tuition and Fees -ÌýStudent Account Services
- On-campus Housing -ÌýUM Housing
- On-campus Board -ÌýDining Services
Modified Fee Structures:
Some academic programsÌýsuch asÌýLaw, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Public Health, and Social Work have additional fees not reflected above. Review the non-mandatory fees at the Student Account Services site or check with the program you are entering to help determine the most accurate charges possible.