University of Louisville School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, University of Louisville School of Law reported a median LSAT of 157, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.67, and a 63.4% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 75.6%, and 93.3% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 157
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.67
- Acceptance rate 63.4%
- First-time bar passage 75.6%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 93.3%
- Resident tuition $27,000
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trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 156 | 3.42 | — | 90.6% | $16,716 |
| 2012 | 156 | 3.44 | — | 90.7% | $17,854 |
| 2013 | 155 | 3.31 | — | 83.7% | $18,578 |
| 2014 | 153 | 3.41 | — | 80.2% | $19,702 |
| 2015 | 154 | 3.39 | — | 82.7% | $20,092 |
| 2016 | 153 | 3.29 | — | 84.8% | $21,292 |
| 2017 | 152 | 3.36 | 69.0% | — | $21,392 |
| 2018 | 153 | 3.37 | 65.1% | 72.0% | $21,196 |
| 2019 | 154 | 3.46 | 52.8% | 76.8% | $22,534 |
| 2020 | 155 | 3.63 | 48.7% | 74.2% | $23,106 |
| 2021 | 156 | 3.56 | 51.5% | 89.0% | $23,798 |
| 2022 | 156 | 3.68 | 54.2% | 82.2% | $24,550 |
| 2023 | 156 | 3.68 | 57.6% | 65.6% | $25,400 |
| 2024 | 156 | 3.59 | 64.4% | 74.8% | $26,416 |
| 2025 | 157 | 3.67 | 63.4% | 75.6% | $27,000 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2023, from 82.2% to 65.6% (-16.6 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 154–161, with a median of 157.
- Resident tuition moved from $16,716 in 2011 to $27,000 in 2025 (+62%).
- Of 119 graduates, 93.3% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 15.1% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 2.9 points below the state average.
Region
Kentucky law schools · East South Central region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
University at Buffalo School of Law · University of Dayton School of Law · Duquesne University School of Law · Hofstra University School of Law · Louisiana State University School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for University of Louisville School of Law?
University of Louisville School of Law's median LSAT is 157. The middle 50% scored 154–161.
What is University of Louisville School of Law's bar passage rate?
75.6% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 86.8% within two years.
How much does University of Louisville School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $27,000 per year, $32,000 non-resident. Median grant: $12,000.
What are University of Louisville School of Law's employment outcomes?
93.3% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 15.1% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into University of Louisville School of Law?
University of Louisville School of Law admitted 63.4% 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.