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Law Tuition and Fees for 2026-2027
The tuition and fees outlined in each schedule outline the actual charges that a student will incur from the institution in a given academic term. Specific tuition charges and fees are detailed in each section for the previous, current, and upcoming academic years.
The 2026-2027 tuition and fee rates are in effect from Aug. 1, 2026, until July 31, 2027.
Tuition
J.D. Law Tuition Rates — 2026-2027
| J.D. Law Tuition (over 17 hours) | $1,589 per hour |
| J.D. Law Tuition (12-17 hours) | $22,904 per semester |
| J.D. Law Tuition (8-11 hours) | $15,230 per semester |
| J.D. Law Tuition (1-7 hours) | $1,589 per hour |
LL.M. Law Tuition Rates — 2026-2027
| LL.M. Law Tuition (over 14 hours) | $1,724 per hour |
| LL.M. Law Tuition (10-14 hours) | $20,606 per semester |
| LL.M. Law Tuition (5-9 hours) | $13,607 per semester |
| LL.M. Law Tuition (1-4 hours) | $1,724 per hour |
M.L.S. and Certificate Law Tuition Rates — 2026-2027
| M.L.S. (over 17 hours) | $1,428 per hour |
| M.L.S. Law Tuition (12-17 hours) | $19,030 per semester |
| M.L.S. Law Tuition (8-11 hours) | $13,797 per semester |
| M.L.S. Law Tuition (1-7 hours) | $1,428 per hour |
Student Deposits
Incoming students are required to pay a $300 seat deposit and $500 tuition deposit.
Required Fees
ADMINISTRATIVE FEES
| Student Services Fee (Law, greater than 8 hours) | $468 per semester |
| Student Services Fee (Law, less than 9 hours) | $234 per semester |
| Student Services Fee (Summer, Law, greater than 2 hours) | $234 |
| Student Services Fee (Summer, Law, less than 3 hours) | $117 |
| Information Services Fee (Law, greater than 8 hours) | $209 per semester |
| Information Services Fee (Law, less than 9 hours) | $105 per semester |
| Information Services Fee (Summer, Law, greater than 2 hours) | $105 |
| Information Services Fee (Summer, Law, less than 3 hours) | $53 |
Student Services Fee partially supports a wide variety of professional services and organizations available to all St. Mary’s students. These include: Student Health Center, Student Psychological and Testing Services, Career Services, the Dean of Students and Student Life, Campus Recreation and the following student organizations: Student Government Association, Student Bar Association, The Rattler student newspaper, and the University Programming Council. Students receive free admission to athletic events (other than conference playoffs) and most concerts, lectures and drama productions. The fee applies to all students regardless of instructional method (on campus or off campus).
The Information Services fee supports a wide variety of services provided to all St. Mary’s students. These services include but are not limited to bandwidth, wifi, infrastructure upgrades, student printing, information security systems, library databases, research journals, Canvas system components and classroom technology upgrades. The fee applies to all students regardless of instructional method (on campus or off campus). Full details can be found on Gateway.
BAR PREP FEE
| All J.D. Full-Time student | $295 per semester |
| All J.D. Part-Time Program | $140 per semester |
| LL.M. (for students taking the bar exam)* | $600 per semester for two semesters |
*To opt out of taking the bar exam, please contact the Law School Admissions Office
BOOKSTORE FEES
| Bookstore Charge (greater than 9 hours) | $1,200 per semester |
| Bookstore Charge (less than 8 hours) | $600 per semester |
Bookstore charge accounts are per-semester lines of credit that can be used to purchase books and supplies at the Barnes & Noble Bookstore at St. Mary’s. A bookstore account is optional and can be waived.
HEALTH INSURANCE FEES
| Domestic student (per semester) | TBA |
| International student (per semester) | TBA |
| Domestic student (Summer) (May 20 – Aug 1) | TBA |
| Domestic student (Summer II only) | TBA |
| International student (Summer) (May 20 – Aug 1) | TBA |
| International student (Summer II only) | TBA |
*Rates are tentative and subject to change. For additional information on the St. Mary’s University student health insurance benefit plan enrollment or waiver processes, please visit https://stmarytx.myahpcare.com/.
HOUSING FEES
Residence Hall Rates Per Semester 2026-2027
| Residence Hall | Bath Style | Single | Double |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bordeaux | Private | $4,830 | |
| Chaminade | Suite | $4,345 | |
| Cremer | Private | $4,830 | $3,864 |
| Dougherty | Suite | $4,345 | $3,864 |
| Founders | Suite/Private | $4,777 | $4,154 |
| Leies | Private | $3,864 | |
| Lourdes | Private | $3,864 | |
| Marian | Suite | $4,345 | $3,864 |
| Périgueux | Suite | $4,619 | |
| Treadaway | Common | $3,229 | |
| Summer Housing Per Session (Périgueux and Chaminade) | Suite | $715 | |
| Maymester (All Halls) | $290 |
Visit the Living on Campus section for more information about housing options.
MEAL PLAN FEES
Residential Student Meal Plan Options — 2026-2027
Residential students may choose between the Rattler 5 and the Rattler 7 meal plan options.
| Meal Plan | Cost per semester (Includes tax) |
|---|---|
| Rattler 7 | $2,718 |
| Rattler 5 | $2,384 |
Commuter Student Meal Plan Options — 2026-2027
Graduate, law and commuter students may choose to enroll in a plan, but it is optional. For more information on St. Mary’s Dining Services and descriptions of meal plans, visit the Campus Dish.
| Meal Plan | Cost per semester |
|---|---|
| Value Meal Plan 55 | $635 |
| MPV3 | $463 |
| Dining Dollar Plan | $583 |
Summer Meal Plan Options — 2026-2027
| Summer Student Meal Plan Option | Cost per semester (Includes tax) |
|---|---|
| Summer Meal Plan | $685 |
PARKING FEES
| Fall Semester | $135 |
| Spring Semester | $90 |
| Summer Term | $45 |
OTHER FEES
| ID Card Fee (new ID and replacement ID) | $10 |
| Employer Deferral Late Payment Fee | $200 per semester |
| Returned Check Fee | $50 per occurrence |
| Stop Payment Fee | $50 per occurrence |
| Installment Plan Late Payment Fee | $50 per month |
| Official Transcript Fee | $10 |
| Unofficial Transcript Available via Gateway Fee | $0 |