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Tuition & Fees (based on 30 credits)
2022-23 Academic Year |
Resident |
Non-Resident |
---|---|---|
General Tuition |
$6,888 |
$30,648 |
Law School Tuition |
$7,950 |
$7,950 |
Fees |
$2,329 |
$2,579 |
Total Tuition & Fees* |
$17,167 |
$41,177 |
*Tuition and fees are subject to modification by the Board of Regents and the University without notice.
Refund Policy
If a student completely withdraws from school, tuition and fees are 100% refundable before classes begin; 90% refundable during the first week of classes; 75% refundable during the second week of classes; 50% refundable during the third week of classes and nonrefundable after the third week of classes. The $60 application fee and $500 deposit are nonrefundable.
Financial Aid Budget
All financial aid starts with the FAFSA. The FAFSA is available on October 1 and should be submitted by February 15.
The following is based on the cost of attendance for the 2021-22 academic year for graduate students taking 12+ credits.
Cost of Attendance |
In-State |
Out-of-State |
---|---|---|
Tuition and Fees |
$17,167 | $41,177 |
Room and Board* |
$13,754 | $13,754 |
Books and Supplies |
$1,000 | $1,000 |
Loan Fee Allowance |
$198 | $198 |
Transportation |
$1,500 | $2,200 |
Miscellaneous |
$1,874 | $1,874 |
Total |
$35,493 | $59,303 |
*An additional $1,262 is added to the Room and Board allowance for students with dependents other than a spouse.
Please visit the University of Montana's Financial Aid website for more information.
Other Expenses
Mandatory health insurance coverage, with the right of waiver, is required for all students. Health insurance is available through UM’s Student Insurance Plan.
Parking on campus is $256/year for the 2021-22 academic year.
A reasonable allowance for the purchase of a computer will be determined and considered by the financial aid office upon request. Any approved amount will be added to the financial aid budget.
Seat Deposit: Accepted applicants who wish to reserve a seat in the entering class must make a nonrefundable advance deposit of $300 by the deadline stated in the acceptance letter. An additional deposit of $200 will be due by July 1st. Any applicants admitted after July 1st will pay a one-time $500 deposit. The deposit will be credited toward total University tuition and fees at the time of registration. Accepted applicants who do not pay the deposit by the deadline, have declined the offer of admission and any scholarship awarded.
Scholarships
For the 2021-22 academic year, the Blewett School of Law offered scholarships to 72% of the current
Scholarship Retention Data
Students Matriculating In | Number Entering with Conditional Scholarships | Number Whose Conditional Scholarships Have Since Been Reduced or Eliminated |
---|---|---|
2021 | 57 | 1 |
2020 | 62 | 3 |
2019 | 60 | 6 |
2018 | 45 | 2 |
2017 | 43 | 5 |
2016 | 41 | 8 |
2015 | 3 | 0 |
2014 | 3 | 0 |
2013 | 0 | 0 |
2012 | 0 | 0 |
Residency
The Montana University System classifies all students as either in-state or out-of-state. This classification affects admissions decisions and fee determinations. The basic rules for making the classification are found in the Board of Regents' Policy. It is each student's responsibility to secure and review a copy of the policy. Failure to be aware of the rules will not be a cause for granting any exceptions to them.
With certain exceptions, in order to be eligible for in-state status, a person must meet a 12-month durational residency test. You will have to demonstrate a bona fide intent to become a Montana resident. The 12-month period does not start until some act indicative of an intent to establish residency is taken. Mere presence in Montana or enrollment at a unit will not serve to start this period. Sufficient acts to start the period are
For more information regarding residency, please see "Residency Information" on the Office of the Registrar's website.
We are committed to delivering the best possible legal education at a cost that will allow our graduates to pursue their career goals without the debt burden so many new lawyers carry.
The Blewett School of Law was named a 2021 Best Value Law School in National Jurist's preLaw Magazine and ranked fourth in Best Value School's list of the 20 Most Affordable Law Schools in 2021 by Best Value Schools.
Law School |
Resident |
Non-Resident |
University of Montana |
$16,041 |
$34,647 |
University of Wyoming |
$16,838 |
$34,238 |
University of Idaho |
$23,296 |
$42,532 |
University of Oregon |
$42,024 | $52,284 |
University of Washington |
$40,035 | $51,534 |
University of Colorado |
$31,806 | $38,592 |
Willamette |
$47,130 | $47,130 |
Gonzaga |
$47,670 | $47,670 |
University of Seattle |
$51,240 | $51,240 |
Lewis & Clark |
$51,852 | $51,852 |
Sturm College of Law |
$52,359 | $52,359 |
*Tuition and fees do not include cost of books, room and board, transportation, etc.