University of Alabama School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, University of Alabama School of Law reported a median LSAT of 167, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.97, and a 25.6% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 91.4%, and 99.3% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 167
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.97
- Acceptance rate 25.6%
- First-time bar passage 91.4%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 99.3%
- Resident tuition $24,980
15-year trajectory
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 165 | 3.83 | — | 94.12% | $19,660 |
| 2013 | 164 | 3.86 | — | 96.77% | $20,770 |
| 2014 | 163 | 3.77 | — | 96.36% | $21,624 |
| 2015 | 163 | 3.76 | — | 95% | $22,324 |
| 2016 | 163 | 3.82 | — | 91.34% | $23,055 |
| 2017 | 164 | 3.84 | 29.93% | — | $23,720 |
| 2018 | 164 | 3.88 | 31.06% | 90.58% | $23,920 |
| 2019 | 164 | 3.91 | 32.78% | 87.79% | $23,610 |
| 2020 | 164 | 3.94 | 35.72% | 93.65% | $23,610 |
| 2021 | 165 | 3.94 | 30.96% | 93.6% | $23,610 |
| 2022 | 166 | 3.95 | 25.78% | 89.29% | $24,080 |
| 2023 | 167 | 3.95 | 26.62% | 91.27% | $24,080 |
| 2024 | 165 | 3.95 | 26.58% | 91.3% | $24,480 |
| 2025 | 167 | 3.97 | 25.63% | 91.39% | $24,980 |
| 2026 | — | — | — | 95.24% | — |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2020, from 87.79% to 93.65% (+5.9 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 161–168, with a median of 167.
- Resident tuition moved from $18,030 in 2011 to $24,980 in 2025 (+39%).
- Of 146 graduates, 99.3% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 26% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 11 points above the state average.
Region
Alabama law schools · East South Central region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
Southern Methodist University School of Law · Washington and Lee University School of Law · University of Wisconsin School of Law · Boston College School of Law · Fordham University School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for University of Alabama School of Law?
University of Alabama School of Law's median LSAT is 167. The middle 50% scored 161–168.
What is University of Alabama School of Law's bar passage rate?
91.4% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 99.2% within two years.
How much does University of Alabama School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $24,980 per year, $48,100 non-resident. Median grant: $21,500.
What are University of Alabama School of Law's employment outcomes?
99.3% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 26% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into University of Alabama School of Law?
University of Alabama School of Law admitted 25.6% of applicants in the most recent cycle.
Source: ABA Standard 509 Required Disclosures, most recent reported cycle (trend 2012–2026). Last updated June 8, 2026.