Juris Doctor

JD Tuition and mandatory fees for the 2026-2027 academic year are $54,700 for the full-time program and $40,380 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 2026-2027, based on 9 months of expenses.

Direct Costs (to be paid to the University)

The per-credit rate is $1,770 for 2026-2027.

Full-time students taking classes in the summer will be billed the per credit rate.

*JD Access and Part-time Program Tuition Notes

• The JD Access and Part-Time tuition rate includes up to 10 credits of summer coursework over the duration of the program.
• Eligible students may enroll in summer courses only during the summer terms following their 1L, 2L, or 3L year. Enrollment is limited to a maximum of two courses per summer term.
• Any summer enrollment exceeding the included 10 credits will be billed at the per-credit rate.
• As a limited exception, during the fall semester of the 1L year, JD Access and Part-Time students are enrolled in 12 credits. Despite exceeding the standard credit range, these students are billed the standard JD Access and Part-Time flat tuition rate for that term.

• The 2026-2027 per-credit rate for summer courses (beyond those included in the part-time² tuition rate) and credits beyond the range specified for the full-time program for fall or spring semester is $1,770 per credit.

Indirect Costs (allowances for personal expenses)

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.

Western New England University School of Law is committed to making a legal education affordable for our students. Law school is an important investment, and we will work with you to assure that you have the resources available to you to finance your legal education. 

The American Bar Association (ABA) defines a conditional scholarship as any financial aid award, the retention of which is dependent upon the student maintaining a minimum grade point average or class standing, other than that ordinarily required to remain in good academic standing. All scholarships awarded in your letter of acceptance are non-conditional and are therefore automatically renewed while you are in good academic standing. Your scholarship award may not be reduced or forfeited based upon your class ranking.

Please be aware that all scholarships identified in your letter of acceptance are applied towards tuition only. The receipt of scholarships, grants, or veterans benefits from sources outside the University may require the Financial Aid Office to decrease any scholarship amount awarded to you in your letter of acceptance.

University scholarships are made possible through the generous gifts of donors to the University. Your scholarship may have one or more donors recognized for providing a portion of the funding that supports your scholarship. When that funding is applied to your scholarship, it will be reflected within the award that is already provided.