University of Mississippi School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, University of Mississippi School of Law reported a median LSAT of 157, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.68, and a 42.0% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 73.2%, and 88.1% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 157
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.68
- Acceptance rate 42.0%
- First-time bar passage 73.2%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 88.1%
- Resident tuition $19,797
trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 155 | 3.49 | — | 92.8% | $11,293 |
| 2012 | 155 | 3.39 | — | 83.7% | $11,293 |
| 2013 | 155 | 3.46 | — | 72.6% | $13,488 |
| 2014 | 155 | 3.47 | — | 90.8% | $14,688 |
| 2015 | 155 | 3.41 | — | 85.2% | $15,036 |
| 2016 | 155 | 3.45 | — | 86.0% | $15,336 |
| 2017 | 155 | 3.49 | 44.8% | — | $15,882 |
| 2018 | 155 | 3.46 | 43.0% | 80.2% | $16,550 |
| 2019 | 155 | 3.48 | 40.9% | 65.1% | $16,870 |
| 2020 | 156 | 3.51 | 42.2% | 73.8% | $16,870 |
| 2021 | 156 | 3.56 | 37.3% | 83.3% | $17,340 |
| 2022 | 157 | 3.54 | 41.1% | 69.8% | $17,630 |
| 2023 | 157 | 3.62 | 43.5% | 64.9% | $18,310 |
| 2024 | 157 | 3.64 | 46.2% | 73.7% | $19,220 |
| 2025 | 157 | 3.68 | 42.0% | 73.2% | $19,797 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2014, from 72.6% to 90.8% (+18.2 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 155–160, with a median of 157.
- Resident tuition moved from $11,293 in 2011 to $19,797 in 2025 (+75%).
- Of 176 graduates, 88.1% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 9.1% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 6.6 points below the state average.
Region
Mississippi 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 Mississippi School of Law?
University of Mississippi School of Law's median LSAT is 157. The middle 50% scored 155–160.
What is University of Mississippi School of Law's bar passage rate?
73.2% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 85.8% within two years.
How much does University of Mississippi School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $19,797 per year, $26,797 non-resident. Median grant: $7,000.
What are University of Mississippi School of Law's employment outcomes?
88.1% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 9.1% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into University of Mississippi School of Law?
University of Mississippi School of Law admitted 42.0% 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.