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 Year | Hawai’i Resident | WRGP/WICHE | Non-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 Flex
| Academic Year | Online 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 Year | LLM 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 Year | LLM Tuition: resident and non-resident |
|---|---|
| 2024-2025 | $1,209 per credit |
| 2025-2026 | $1,209 per credit |
International Visiting Students
| Semester | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Summer Session | All student pay resident tuition during Summer session. Find current Summer tuition and fees here. |
| Fall and Spring | Hoakipa Visiting Students pay 150% resident tuition Independent Visiting Students/Free Movers pay non-resident tuition For more information, contact: Graduate & International Programs |
2024-2025 COST OF ATTENDANCE (9 MONTHS)
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
| Resident | WRGP/WICHE | Non-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 |
Full-Time Living On Campus
| Resident | WRGP/WICHE | Non-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 |
Full-Time Living With a Parent
| Resident | WRGP/WICHE | Non-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 |
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 |
** Mandatory student fees reflect online program
Part-Time Living Off Campus (In-Person EPT-No Longer Enrolling New Students)
| Resident | Non-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 |