Financing Your Education
With a degree from the only law school in the State University of New York system, you don’t have to compromise between the right school for your legal career and financial well-being. Wise decisions and careful debt management will reduce your future debt and broaden your legal employment options.
A cost-benefit analysis makes the point clear. Our students graduate to work at the same law firms and earn the same starting salaries as those who attend costly law schools. However, free from overwhelming debt, our graduates don’t have to choose their career path based on salary alone. Consistent with the School of Law's commitment to non-profit work and government service, they enjoy great flexibility to follow their passion for the law wherever it may take them.
Tuition & Fees
The School of Law offers an affordable tuition rate for New York State and non-New York State residents. The tuition rates and fees listed below are for the 2024-25 academic year.
Note: Successful in-state applicants are required to provide proof of New York State residency post-admission. Refer to UB Student Accounts for the most current information regarding New York State Residency.
| Enrollment | New York State Resident | Non-Resident |
| Full-Time J.D. | $26,170* | $31,470* |
| Full-Time LL.M. | $26,170* | $31,470* |
| Full-Time J.S.D. | $11,310* | $24,990* |
* Tuition rates are subject to change.
Fees
| Description | Annual Fee |
| Comprehensive Fee | $2,375.00 |
| Academic Excellence | $625.00 |
| Student Activity Fee | $220.00 |
| Direct Loan Origination Fee | $220.00 |
For a breakdown of tuition and fees by semester, visit UB Student Accounts.
2024-25 Estimated Student Budget
The student budget represents the estimated annual cost of attending the School of Law as a full-time student, including direct and indirect costs. Your maximum financial aid eligibility, including loans and scholarship, cannot exceed the student budget. Visit UB’s Financial Aid webpage for the most up to date Cost of Attendance breakdown.
J.D. and LL.M. Students
| Component | New York State Resident | Non-New York State Resident |
2024-25 Tuition* | $26,170.00 | $31,470.00 |
Academic Excellence Fee | $625.00 | $625.00 |
Student Activity Fee | $220.00 | $220.00 |
Comprehensive Fees* | $2,374.70 | $2,375.00 |
Direct Loan Origination Fees** | $220.00 | $220.00 |
Living Expense-Room Estimate | $12,204 | $12,204 |
Living Expense-Meals Estimate | $4,158.00 | $4,158.00 |
Course Materials Estimate | $1,500.00 | $1,500.00 |
Personal Expense Estimate | $2,106.00 | $2,106.00 |
Transportation-Expense Estimate | $2,658 | $2,658 |
Total | $52,236.00 | $57,536.00 |
All students attending UB are assessed a comprehensive fee that includes the athletic fee, campus life fee, career services fee, college fee, health services fee, recreation fee, technology fee, transportation fee, and transcript fee. Part-time students are assessed at a per-credit hour basis except or the transcript fee which is a flat fee.
Important Note on Health Insurance:
The Comprehensive Fee does not include health insurance coverage. Effective in Fall 2024, UB will discontinue the domestic health insurance plan offered by the university and will no longer require domestic students to provide proof of coverage. International students (and their dependents) are required to maintain health insurance coverage through SUNY or an equivalent plan throughout their time of academic study. Learn more about health insurance options for international students.
The origination fee is the amount it costs students to obtain a Federal Direct Student Loan. The fee incurred is a percentage of the total loan amount borrowed and deducted proportionately from each loan disbursement you receive. Therefore, the amount disbursed to your student account reflects the net amount minus any fees. However, you are responsible for repaying the entire “gross amount” you borrowed and not just the “net amount” you receive.