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For more information about tuition, contact Heather Smith-Lee by email.

Tuition

All tuition and fees are due in full by the last day of the late registration period each semester. For an explanation of the University’s refund policy, please visit the “Refunds” section on the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa website.

Students who are a resident of a WICHE-region state or territory may be considered for the Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) and pay 150% of the Hawai’i Resident tuition rate.

Tuition and costs are subject to change.

Full-Time JD and AJD Tuition

Academic YearHawai’i ResidentWRGP/WICHENon-Resident
2024-2025$11,424 per semester$17,136 per semester$23,136 per semester
2025-2026$11,652 per semester$17,478 per semester$23,364 per semester
2026-2027$11,880 per semester$17,820 per semester$23,592 per semester

Part-Time JD Tuition Hawai‘i Online JD Program

Academic YearOnline Tuition
2024-2025$952 per credit
2025-2026$971 per credit
2026-2027$990 per credit

Full-Time LLM Tuition
(12+ credits per semester)

Academic YearLLM Tuition: resident and non-resident
2024-2025$14,508 per semester
2025-2026$14,508 per semester

Part-Time LLM Tuition
(under 12 credits per semester)

Academic YearLLM Tuition: resident and non-resident
2024-2025$1,209 per credit
2025-2026$1,209 per credit

International Visiting Students

SemesterTuition
Summer SessionAll student pay resident tuition during Summer session.
Find current Summer tuition and fees here.
Fall and SpringHoakipa Visiting Students pay 150% resident tuition
Independent Visiting Students/Free Movers pay non-resident JD tuition

For more information, contact:
Graduate & International Programs

The costs above (other than tuition and fees and dorm rates) are based on information from the U.S. Department of Labor and adjusted for Hawai’i’s inflation factor by the Hawai’i State Department of Labor and Statistics. The development of the budget reflects the work of a special UH system-wide Student Budget Committee and is issued by the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs.

Students may encounter expenses that are not described here (e.g., laptop, student health insurance). To cover such expenses, students may request that their budget be adjusted.  Please complete the Financial Aid Change Request Form located on the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa website. Requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Tuition and costs are subject to change.

Full-Time Living Off Campus
ResidentWRGP/WICHENon-Resident
Tuition* $22,848$34,272$46,272
Fees$772$772$772
Meals/Housing$17,591$17,591$17,591
Books/Supplies$1,360$1,360$1,360
Personal Expenses$2,862$2,862$2,862
Transportation$2,499$2,499$2,499
Loan Fees$350$350$350
TOTAL$48,282$59,706$71,706
*12+ credits/semester for 2 semesters
Full-Time Living On Campus
ResidentWRGP/WICHENon-Resident
Tuition* $22,848$34,272$46,272
Fees$772$772$772
Meals/Housing$14,658$14,658$14,658
Books/Supplies$1,360$1,360$1,360
Personal Expenses$2,862$2,862$2,862
Transportation$2,499$2,499$2,499
Loan Fees$350$350$350
TOTAL$45,349$56,773$68,773
*12+ credits/semester for 2 semesters
Full-Time Living With a Parent
ResidentWRGP/WICHENon-Resident
Tuition*$22,848$34,272$46,272
Fees$772$772$772
Books/Supplies$1,360$1,360$1,360
Meals/Housing$9,430$9,430$9,430
Personal Expenses$2,862$2,862$2,862
Transportation$2,499$2,499$2,499
Loan Fees$350$350$350
TOTAL$40,121$51,545$63,545
*12+ credits/semester for 2 semesters
Part-Time Living Off Campus (Online JD Flex)
ONLINE
Tuition* $17,136
Fees**$32
Books/Supplies$1,013
Meals/Housing$17,591
Personal Expenses$2,862
Transportation$2,499
Loan Fees$350
TOTAL$41,483
*9 credits/semester for 2 semesters
** Mandatory student fees reflect online program
Part-Time Living Off Campus (In-Person EPT-No Longer Enrolling New Students)
ResidentNon-Resident
Tuition*$17,136$34,704
Fees$772$772
Books/Supplies$1,013$1,013
Meals/Housing$17,591$17,591
Personal Expenses$2,862$2,862
Transportation$2,499$2,499
Loan Fees$350$350
TOTAL$42,223$59,791
*9 credits/semester for 2 semesters

2025-2026 COST OF ATTENDANCE (9 MONTHS)

The values below are being updated (2/11/2025). Thank you for your patience!

The costs above (other than tuition and fees and dorm rates) are based on information from the U.S. Department of Labor and adjusted for Hawai’i’s inflation factor by the Hawai’i State Department of Labor and Statistics. The development of the budget reflects the work of a special UH system-wide Student Budget Committee and is issued by the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs.

Students may encounter expenses that are not described here (e.g., laptop, student health insurance). To cover such expenses, students may request that their budget be adjusted.  Please complete the Financial Aid Change Request Form located on the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa website. Requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Tuition and costs are subject to change.

Full-Time Living Off Campus
ResidentWRGP/WICHENon-Resident
Tuition* $23,304$34,956$46,728
Fees$772$772$772
Meals/Housing$20,234$20,234$20,234
Books/Supplies$1,404$1,404$1,404
Personal Expenses$2,778$2,778$2,778
Transportation$2,556$2,556$2,556
Loan Fees$350$350$350
TOTAL$51,398$63,050$74,822
*12+ credits/semester for 2 semesters
Full-Time Living On Campus
ResidentWRGP/WICHENon-Resident
Tuition* $23,304$34,956$46,728
Fees$772$772$772
Meals/Housing$15,216$15,216$15,216
Books/Supplies$1,404$1,404$1,404
Personal Expenses$2,778$2,778$2,778
Transportation$1,278$1,278$1,278
Loan Fees$350$350$350
TOTAL$45,102$56,754$68,526
*12+ credits/semester for 2 semesters
Full-Time Living With a Parent
ResidentWRGP/WICHENon-Resident
Tuition*$23,304$34,956$46,728
Fees$772$772$772
Books/Supplies$1,404$1,404$1,404
Meals/Housing$10,588$10,588$10,588
Personal Expenses$2,778$2,778$2,778
Transportation$2,556$2,556$2,556
Loan Fees$350$350$350
TOTAL$41,752$53,404$65,176
*12+ credits/semester for 2 semesters
Part-Time Living Off Campus (Online JD Program)
ONLINE
Tuition* $17,478
Fees**$0
Books/Supplies$1,054
Meals/Housing$20,234
Personal Expenses$2,778
Transportation$2,556
Loan Fees$350
TOTAL$44,450
*9 credits/semester for 2 semesters
** Mandatory student fees reflect online program
Part-Time Living Off Campus (In-Person EPT-No Longer Enrolling New Students)
ResidentNon-Resident
Tuition*$17,478$35,046
Fees$772$772
Books/Supplies$1,054$1,054
Meals/Housing$20,234$20,234
Personal Expenses$2,778$2,778
Transportation$2,556$2,556
Loan Fees$350$350
TOTAL$45,222$62,890
*9 credits/semester for 2 semesters

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