University of Michigan Law School
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, University of Michigan Law School reported a median LSAT of 171, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.88, and a 8.6% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 95.6%, and 97.7% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 171
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.88
- Acceptance rate 8.6%
- First-time bar passage 95.6%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 97.7%
- Resident tuition $76,108
15-year trajectory
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 169 | 3.73 | — | 94.46% | $48,250 |
| 2013 | 168 | 3.71 | — | 92.06% | $49,784 |
| 2014 | 168 | 3.74 | — | 93.58% | $51,398 |
| 2015 | 168 | 3.76 | — | 93.15% | $53,112 |
| 2016 | 168 | 3.78 | — | 93.66% | $55,012 |
| 2017 | 169 | 3.80 | 21.9% | — | $57,262 |
| 2018 | 169 | 3.77 | 19.6% | 95.55% | $59,762 |
| 2019 | 169 | 3.81 | 16.63% | 93.79% | $61,526 |
| 2020 | 169 | 3.76 | 16.36% | 95.39% | $63,680 |
| 2021 | 171 | 3.84 | 10.65% | 93.65% | $63,680 |
| 2022 | 171 | 3.83 | 13.51% | 97.18% | $66,386 |
| 2023 | 171 | 3.85 | 12.58% | 95.81% | $69,162 |
| 2024 | 171 | 3.86 | 11.85% | 97.27% | $72,552 |
| 2025 | 171 | 3.88 | 8.57% | 95.57% | $76,108 |
| 2026 | — | — | — | 94.15% | — |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2022, from 93.65% to 97.18% (+3.5 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 168–173, with a median of 171.
- Resident tuition moved from $46,830 in 2011 to $76,108 in 2025 (+63%).
- Of 343 graduates, 97.7% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 57.1% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 15.2 points above the state average.
Region
Michigan law schools · East North Central region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
UCLA School of Law · Duke University School of Law · Georgetown University Law Center · University of Minnesota School of Law · New York University School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for University of Michigan Law School?
University of Michigan Law School's median LSAT is 171. The middle 50% scored 168–173.
What is University of Michigan Law School's bar passage rate?
95.6% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 99.3% within two years.
How much does University of Michigan Law School cost?
Resident tuition is $76,108 per year, $79,108 non-resident. Median grant: $32,000.
What are University of Michigan Law School's employment outcomes?
97.7% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 57.1% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into University of Michigan Law School?
University of Michigan Law School admitted 8.6% of applicants in the most recent cycle.
Source: ABA Standard 509 Required Disclosures, most recent reported cycle (trend 2012–2026). Last updated June 8, 2026.