Tuition & Fees: School of Law
SCHOOL OF LAW
Annual tuition and fees
For JD, LLM, Current In-Person MSL, certificate, audit, and non-degree courses
Tuition and fees at Akron Law are less than $30,000 per year for full-time students and less than $20,000 per year for part-time students. Full-time enrollment assumes an average of 30 credit hours per year (15 credits per semester). Part-time enrollment assumes an average of 20 credit hours per year (10 credits per semester). Please use the information in the following table to calculate the cost of a semester based on the specific number of courses and credits you are planning to take.
Per-unit tuition and fee rates (2026-2027)
| Item | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tuition (per credit) | $840 |
| Law Program Fee (per credit hour) | $37.50 |
| General Service Fee (per credit hour, capped at 12 credit hours/$1,200 per semester) | $100 |
| Nonresident Surcharge (fall and spring, per semester) | $50 |
- Full-time enrollment assumes 30 credit hours per year (14 in the fall semester and 16 in the spring semester). Part-time enrollment assumes 20 credit hours per year (10 in the fall semester and 10 in the spring semester). This equates to an average of 10 courses per year for full time students and 6 courses per year for part-time students. Actual credit hours and course loads may vary, resulting in a variation in tuition and fee totals. In order to get through the J.D. program in a timely fashion (3 years for full-time or 4 years for part-time), the law school’s curriculum requires you take 12 to 16 credit hours a semester (for full-time) and 8 to 10 credit hours a semester (for part-time).
- Non-resident students pay the same tuition as resident students plus a $100 annual non-resident surcharge. This surcharge is waived for students who become Ohio residents. Students are typically able to become Ohio residents after one year of Ohio residency.
- Summer classes are optional, but are required for part-time students who wish to complete law school in four years. Eighty-eight credit hours are required for graduation.
- Fees may vary for study abroad programming.
Estimated living expenses
| Fall/Spring | Summer | |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $11,550 | $4,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $800 |
| Transportation | $2,400 | $750 |
| Personal Expenses | $1,600 | $900 |
| Total | $17,050 | $6,450 |
Parking Permits
Please note: Parking is not included in the above total cost calculations, as not every student will choose to purchase a parking permit. To purchase a parking permit, and for current permit costs, please visit Parking at The University of Akron.
Tools and tips: Important information about financial planning and loans
AKRON LAW ADMISSIONS
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Fax: 330-972-7337
Barbara DiGiacomo, Esq.
Associate Dean for Administration and Enrollment Management
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Akron, OH 44325-2901
Anthony Colucci
Admissions, Director
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Akron, OH 44325-2901
Jennifer Browning
Admissions, Assistant Director
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Akron, OH 44325-2901
Contact for Master of Studies in Law Program
Misty Franklin
Director of Online Education & Masters of Studies in Law Program
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Akron, OH 44325-2901