University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law reported a median LSAT of 156, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.65, and a 45.9% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 84.1%, and 87.5% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 156
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.65
- Acceptance rate 45.9%
- First-time bar passage 84.1%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 87.5%
- Resident tuition $22,794
trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 155 | 3.35 | — | 88.5% | $16,730 |
| 2012 | 152 | 3.22 | — | 97.1% | $17,058 |
| 2013 | 152 | 3.26 | — | 95.5% | $17,886 |
| 2014 | 152 | 3.21 | — | 91.7% | $18,320 |
| 2015 | 152 | 3.27 | — | 89.3% | $18,466 |
| 2016 | 152 | 3.39 | — | 84.8% | $18,647 |
| 2017 | 152 | 3.42 | 56.0% | — | $19,040 |
| 2018 | 153 | 3.41 | 47.4% | 84.0% | $19,440 |
| 2019 | 153 | 3.41 | 55.0% | 72.8% | $18,450 |
| 2020 | 153 | 3.43 | 54.9% | 83.0% | $18,900 |
| 2021 | 154 | 3.48 | 54.2% | 84.3% | $19,500 |
| 2022 | 154 | 3.47 | 52.1% | 74.8% | $21,060 |
| 2023 | 154 | 3.55 | 58.9% | 78.6% | $20,880 |
| 2024 | 155 | 3.51 | 61.9% | 77.2% | $21,808 |
| 2025 | 156 | 3.65 | 45.9% | 84.1% | $22,794 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2019, from 84.0% to 72.8% (-11.2 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 154–159, with a median of 156.
- Resident tuition moved from $16,730 in 2011 to $22,794 in 2025 (+36%).
- Of 128 graduates, 87.5% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 9.3% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 2 points above the state average.
Region
Missouri law schools · West North Central region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
Campbell University School of Law · University of Detroit Mercy School of Law · Drake University School of Law · Howard University School of Law · University of Montana School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law?
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law's median LSAT is 156. The middle 50% scored 154–159.
What is University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law's bar passage rate?
84.1% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 87.8% within two years.
How much does University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $22,794 per year, $28,594 non-resident. Median grant: $7,270.
What are University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law's employment outcomes?
87.5% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 9.3% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law?
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law admitted 45.9% 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.