A Legal Education You Can Afford
JD Tuition for the 2025-2026 academic year is $53,020 for the full-time program and $39,139 for the part-time program.
Additionally, Massachusetts law requires documentary proof of health insurance for all students. Contact the Center for Health and Well-Being for more information at 413-782-1211.
Note: All figures listed are subject to change.
Estimated Cost of Attendance
Each year, the Financial Aid Office determines a standard Cost of Attendance for determining financial aid eligibility. The following chart gives both the specific line-item figures and the overall bottom line for 2025-2026, based on 9 months of expenses.
Direct Costs (to be paid to the University)
Full Time (annual costs) | 2025-2026 | Part Time (annual costs) | 2025-2026 |
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Tuition (12-16 credits per semester) | $50,320 | Tuition (8-11 credits per semester) | $37,740 |
Fees (does not include health insurance) | 2,700 | Fees | 1,399 |
Total | $53,020 | Total | $39,139 |
Part-Time Program Tuition Notes:
- The part-time tuition rate includes a total of 10 credits of summer coursework over the course of the JD program. Part-time students may take summer courses during the summer after their 1L, 2L, or 3L year only. Students are limited to a maximum of two courses per summer semester. Students will be charged the per-credit rate for any additional credits beyond 10 credits.
- As an exception to the maximum limit on credits for the fall semester of their 1L year, part-time students will be enrolled in 12 credits but will be charged the regular part-time tuition rate.
The 2025-2026 per-credit rate for summer courses (beyond those included in the part-time tuition rate) and credits beyond the range specified for the full-time program for fall or spring semester is $1,720 per credit.
Indirect Costs (allowances for personal expenses)
Full and Part Time (annual costs) | 2025-2026 |
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Housing and Food | 13,965 |
Books and Supplies | 1,645 |
Personal | 2,410 |
Transportation | 2,920 |
Average Federal Student Loan Fee | 216 |
Total | $21,156 |
Tuition Refund Policy
The School of Law operates on an academic term, making advance commitments to teaching staff and others whose services are essential to the operation of the School of Law and University. Under School of Law and University policy and the School of Law's Academic Rules, refunds are made to students based on the refund schedule posted on our website.
Students who withdraw from a class or from the School of Law must notify the Student Records Office in writing at the time of withdrawal. Approved refunds will be computed based on the date appearing on the official withdrawal form. Absence from class does not constitute withdrawal from a course. No refunds will be made for fees other than tuition. Students who use the deferred tuition payment plan are obligated to pay in accordance with the above schedule. If, at the end of a semester, a student has not paid the accrued charges for that semester, the student will be designated "not in good standing" until the charges are paid.
Students who withdraw with an unpaid balance will be financially liable for any amount remaining unpaid after a refund credit has been applied to the balance, if applicable.
No student may withdraw in good standing from the University unless all financial obligations have been met.