Tuition and Fees
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2026 – 2027 Tuition Costs & Fees
For a more detailed look at anticipated expenses, review this Financial Aid Standard Cost of Attendance for 2026-2027.
12–15 Credits
$33,020 per semester
(Annually: $66,040)
Cost per Additional Credit
$2,752
Day or Evening
9-12 Credits
$24,760 per semester
(Annually: $49,520)
Cost per Additional Credit
$2,752
13–15 credits:
$33,020 per semester
(annually: $66,040)
8–12 credits:
$24,760 per semester
(annually: $49,520)
7 credits or fewer:
$2,752 per credit
$66,040 USD
(24 credits)
$2,752 per credit
(non-returning students)
$2,064 per credit
(returning students)
- Annual Student Bar Association Fee: $80.
- Technology Fee (per semester): $120.
- Annual Student Health Insurance Fee: $5,784
All students carrying at least 75 percent of the course load for full-time students are
required to be covered by health insurance, in accordance with Massachusetts state law.
Students who show proof of coverage through a qualifying plan will have the Student
Health Insurance Fee waived. - Integrated Bar Readiness Fee (each semester of final year): $225
This partially offsets bar readiness materials integrated in the required curriculum and
delivered during the students final year at the law school. - Graduation Fee (final semester): $170
This fee partially offsets Commencement costs, including cap and gown rental,
production of diplomas and certificates, and the ceremony. This one-time, non-refundable
fee is assessed during the final semester. It is required of all graduating students
(including those who are not participating in Commencement exercises), as it includes
production and distribution of diplomas and certificates, and other administrative costs.
Additional Information
New England Law | Boston tuition and fees are payable in full by August for the fall semester and by December for the spring semester.
A student who chooses to withdraw from law school but wishes to retain the option of readmission must submit a written request to the dean for withdrawal without prejudice.
Learn more about withdrawal and refunds (see “Refund/Withdrawal”).
We’re Here to Help
Our supportive financial aid team can help you understand tuition costs, guide you through the aid process, and connect you with scholarships and budgeting resources. Have a question or concern? Please feel free to reach out to us at: stuacct@nesl.edu
Office of Student Accounts
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Email: stuacct@nesl.edu
Phone: 617-422-7302
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