University of Minnesota School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, University of Minnesota School of Law reported a median LSAT of 171, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.88, and a 26.7% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 94.1%, and 95.5% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 171
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.88
- Acceptance rate 26.7%
- First-time bar passage 94.1%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 95.5%
- Resident tuition $51,440
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trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 167 | 3.80 | — | 93.9% | $34,817 |
| 2012 | 167 | 3.80 | — | 94.3% | $36,820 |
| 2013 | 164 | 3.79 | — | 96.1% | $40,058 |
| 2014 | 164 | 3.77 | — | 93.5% | $41,222 |
| 2015 | 164 | 3.79 | — | 84.6% | $42,231 |
| 2016 | 164 | 3.76 | — | 82.8% | $43,231 |
| 2017 | 163 | 3.75 | 46.5% | — | $44,066 |
| 2018 | 164 | 3.76 | 34.9% | 86.1% | $42,840 |
| 2019 | 165 | 3.75 | 39.1% | 85.3% | $43,704 |
| 2020 | 165 | 3.77 | 36.5% | 93.0% | $43,704 |
| 2021 | 166 | 3.80 | 27.6% | 98.9% | $44,376 |
| 2022 | 168 | 3.83 | 37.2% | 95.7% | $45,504 |
| 2023 | 168 | 3.85 | 39.8% | 93.5% | $46,656 |
| 2024 | 169 | 3.88 | 34.9% | 89.5% | $48,528 |
| 2025 | 171 | 3.88 | 26.7% | 94.1% | $51,440 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2015, from 93.5% to 84.6% (-8.9 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 166–173, with a median of 171.
- Resident tuition moved from $34,817 in 2011 to $51,440 in 2025 (+48%).
- Of 222 graduates, 95.5% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 23.5% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 10.7 points above the state average.
Region
Minnesota law schools · West North Central region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
UCLA School of Law · Duke University School of Law · Georgetown University Law Center · University of Michigan Law School · New York University School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for University of Minnesota School of Law?
University of Minnesota School of Law's median LSAT is 171. The middle 50% scored 166–173.
What is University of Minnesota School of Law's bar passage rate?
94.1% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 98.2% within two years.
How much does University of Minnesota School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $51,440 per year, $61,845 non-resident. Median grant: $35,000.
What are University of Minnesota School of Law's employment outcomes?
95.5% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 23.5% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into University of Minnesota School of Law?
University of Minnesota School of Law admitted 26.7% 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.