University of Houston School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, University of Houston School of Law reported a median LSAT of 163, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.79, and a 23.0% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 88.6%, and 92.4% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 163
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.79
- Acceptance rate 23.0%
- First-time bar passage 88.6%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 92.4%
- Resident tuition $31,326
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trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 161 | 3.42 | — | 89.4% | $28,130 |
| 2012 | 161 | 3.47 | — | 92.0% | $28,130 |
| 2013 | 160 | 3.42 | — | 87.1% | $29,748 |
| 2014 | 159 | 3.47 | — | 88.2% | $29,784 |
| 2015 | 159 | 3.54 | — | 86.0% | $29,784 |
| 2016 | 159 | 3.53 | — | 73.8% | $30,401 |
| 2017 | 159 | 3.55 | 32.5% | — | $31,021 |
| 2018 | 160 | 3.61 | 33.0% | 84.2% | $32,093 |
| 2019 | 160 | 3.61 | 35.0% | 80.0% | $33,180 |
| 2020 | 160 | 3.57 | 33.6% | 85.1% | $28,674 |
| 2021 | 161 | 3.64 | 30.7% | 86.1% | $29,553 |
| 2022 | 161 | 3.70 | 32.1% | 85.8% | $29,553 |
| 2023 | 161 | 3.72 | 32.3% | 83.4% | $29,553 |
| 2024 | 161 | 3.75 | 28.4% | 86.0% | $31,327 |
| 2025 | 163 | 3.79 | 23.0% | 88.6% | $31,326 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2016, from 86.0% to 73.8% (-12.3 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 160–165, with a median of 163.
- Resident tuition moved from $28,130 in 2011 to $31,326 in 2025 (+11%).
- Of 238 graduates, 92.4% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 27.3% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 7.3 points above the state average.
Region
Texas law schools · West South Central region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
University of Arizona School of Law · Chapman University School of Law · Loyola Marymount University-Los Angeles School of Law · University of San Diego School of Law · Baylor University School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for University of Houston School of Law?
University of Houston School of Law's median LSAT is 163. The middle 50% scored 160–165.
What is University of Houston School of Law's bar passage rate?
88.6% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 92.7% within two years.
How much does University of Houston School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $31,326 per year, $46,051 non-resident. Median grant: $11,500.
What are University of Houston School of Law's employment outcomes?
92.4% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 27.3% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into University of Houston School of Law?
University of Houston School of Law admitted 23.0% 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.