Marquette University School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, Marquette University School of Law reported a median LSAT of 158, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.70, and a 22.1% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 50.0%, and 95.4% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 158
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.70
- Acceptance rate 22.1%
- First-time bar passage 50.0%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 95.4%
- Resident tuition $51,970
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trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 157 | 3.35 | — | 100.0% | $37,570 |
| 2012 | 155 | 3.40 | — | 100.0% | $38,690 |
| 2013 | 155 | 3.28 | — | 100.0% | $39,850 |
| 2014 | 152 | 3.33 | — | 100.0% | $41,040 |
| 2015 | 152 | 3.19 | — | 99.5% | $42,270 |
| 2016 | 153 | 3.35 | — | 100.0% | $43,530 |
| 2017 | 153 | 3.37 | 58.6% | — | $44,830 |
| 2018 | 154 | 3.42 | 48.1% | 100.0% | $46,170 |
| 2019 | 154 | 3.44 | 47.2% | 98.8% | $47,550 |
| 2020 | 154 | 3.50 | 51.2% | 99.4% | $48,980 |
| 2021 | 155 | 3.56 | 42.7% | 50.0% | $49,710 |
| 2022 | 155 | 3.63 | 41.0% | 50.0% | $49,710 |
| 2023 | 155 | 3.61 | 45.5% | 100.0% | $49,710 |
| 2024 | 156 | 3.70 | 29.4% | 99.5% | $50,950 |
| 2025 | 158 | 3.70 | 22.1% | 50.0% | $51,970 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2023, from 50.0% to 100.0% (+50.0 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 156–160, with a median of 158.
- Resident tuition moved from $37,570 in 2011 to $51,970 in 2025 (+38%).
- Of 175 graduates, 95.4% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 9.7% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 20.9 points below the state average.
Region
Wisconsin law schools · East North Central region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
Albany Law School · University of Arkansas School of Law · DePaul University School of Law · University of Hawaii School of Law · University of Maine School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for Marquette University School of Law?
Marquette University School of Law's median LSAT is 158. The middle 50% scored 156–160.
What is Marquette University School of Law's bar passage rate?
50.0% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 100.0% within two years.
How much does Marquette University School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $51,970 per year, $51,970 non-resident. Median grant: $23,000.
What are Marquette University School of Law's employment outcomes?
95.4% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 9.7% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into Marquette University School of Law?
Marquette University School of Law admitted 22.1% 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.