University of Maryland School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, University of Maryland School of Law reported a median LSAT of 164, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.72, and a 26.1% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 82.1%, and 91.3% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 164
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.72
- Acceptance rate 26.1%
- First-time bar passage 82.1%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 91.3%
- Resident tuition $37,830
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trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 162 | 3.60 | — | 86.1% | $25,405 |
| 2012 | 162 | 3.65 | — | 88.1% | $26,093 |
| 2013 | 159 | 3.53 | — | 81.3% | $27,174 |
| 2014 | 159 | 3.50 | — | 83.5% | $28,657 |
| 2015 | 157 | 3.46 | — | 78.0% | $30,177 |
| 2016 | 158 | 3.47 | — | 76.0% | $31,380 |
| 2017 | 157 | 3.51 | 51.4% | — | $32,492 |
| 2018 | 158 | 3.56 | 47.7% | 75.7% | $33,650 |
| 2019 | 159 | 3.66 | 43.9% | 76.9% | $32,808 |
| 2020 | 160 | 3.66 | 36.4% | 86.2% | $32,808 |
| 2021 | 161 | 3.70 | 32.8% | 86.5% | $33,628 |
| 2022 | 163 | 3.71 | 29.5% | 82.7% | $34,301 |
| 2023 | 163 | 3.76 | 30.2% | 80.0% | $34,987 |
| 2024 | 163 | 3.73 | 30.8% | 74.9% | $36,034 |
| 2025 | 164 | 3.72 | 26.1% | 82.1% | $37,830 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2020, from 76.9% to 86.2% (+9.3 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 156–166, with a median of 164.
- Resident tuition moved from $25,405 in 2011 to $37,830 in 2025 (+49%).
- Of 208 graduates, 91.3% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 13.0% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 9.9 points above the state average.
Region
Maryland law schools · South Atlantic region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
Baylor University School of Law · University of Colorado School of Law · Indiana University-Bloomington School of Law · University of Iowa School of Law · University of Miami School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for University of Maryland School of Law?
University of Maryland School of Law's median LSAT is 164. The middle 50% scored 156–166.
What is University of Maryland School of Law's bar passage rate?
82.1% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 89.5% within two years.
How much does University of Maryland School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $37,830 per year, $55,844 non-resident. Median grant: $28,000.
What are University of Maryland School of Law's employment outcomes?
91.3% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 13.0% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into University of Maryland School of Law?
University of Maryland School of Law admitted 26.1% 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.