University of Colorado School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, University of Colorado School of Law reported a median LSAT of 164, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.81, and a 27.6% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 90.4%, and 96.2% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 164
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.81
- Acceptance rate 27.6%
- First-time bar passage 90.4%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 96.2%
- Resident tuition $35,992
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trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 164 | 3.64 | — | 95.2% | $31,044 |
| 2012 | 164 | 3.65 | — | 93.5% | $31,495 |
| 2013 | 162 | 3.58 | — | 88.7% | $31,738 |
| 2014 | 161 | 3.62 | — | 89.2% | $31,886 |
| 2015 | 161 | 3.60 | — | 82.4% | $31,864 |
| 2016 | 162 | 3.69 | — | 87.6% | $31,831 |
| 2017 | 161 | 3.65 | 34.7% | — | $31,989 |
| 2018 | 162 | 3.71 | 33.8% | 87.7% | $31,898 |
| 2019 | 163 | 3.61 | 34.7% | 82.3% | $29,718 |
| 2020 | 163 | 3.65 | 36.5% | 87.5% | $29,718 |
| 2021 | 164 | 3.61 | 27.7% | 91.4% | $29,718 |
| 2022 | 164 | 3.72 | 31.2% | 84.9% | $31,518 |
| 2023 | 164 | 3.81 | 34.2% | 84.4% | $32,778 |
| 2024 | 164 | 3.79 | 36.4% | 81.1% | $34,416 |
| 2025 | 164 | 3.81 | 27.6% | 90.4% | $35,992 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2025, from 81.1% to 90.4% (+9.3 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 161–167, with a median of 164.
- Resident tuition moved from $31,044 in 2011 to $35,992 in 2025 (+16%).
- Of 157 graduates, 96.2% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 22.3% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 5.5 points above the state average.
Region
Colorado law schools · Mountain region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
Baylor University School of Law · Indiana University-Bloomington School of Law · University of Iowa School of Law · University of Maryland School of Law · University of Miami School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for University of Colorado School of Law?
University of Colorado School of Law's median LSAT is 164. The middle 50% scored 161–167.
What is University of Colorado School of Law's bar passage rate?
90.4% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 92.9% within two years.
How much does University of Colorado School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $35,992 per year, $44,002 non-resident. Median grant: $15,000.
What are University of Colorado School of Law's employment outcomes?
96.2% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 22.3% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into University of Colorado School of Law?
University of Colorado School of Law admitted 27.6% of applicants in the most recent cycle.
Source: ABA Standard 509 Required Disclosures, most recent reported cycle (trend 2011–2025). Last updated June 26, 2026.