University of Missouri School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, University of Missouri School of Law reported a median LSAT of 161, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.72, and a 42.0% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 83.3%, and 96.0% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 161
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.72
- Acceptance rate 42.0%
- First-time bar passage 83.3%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 96.0%
- Resident tuition $23,548
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trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 158 | 3.49 | — | 0.0% | $17,784 |
| 2012 | 157 | 3.50 | — | 97.5% | $18,649 |
| 2013 | 157 | 3.45 | — | 96.2% | $19,538 |
| 2014 | 157 | 3.46 | — | 93.3% | $19,832 |
| 2015 | 157 | 3.41 | — | 91.7% | $20,771 |
| 2016 | 158 | 3.48 | — | 89.5% | $20,918 |
| 2017 | 157 | 3.44 | 54.1% | — | $21,407 |
| 2018 | 157 | 3.49 | 48.2% | 88.5% | $21,192 |
| 2019 | 157 | 3.64 | 52.5% | 86.5% | $21,590 |
| 2020 | 158 | 3.66 | 55.5% | 88.4% | $20,700 |
| 2021 | 159 | 3.69 | 51.7% | 95.7% | $21,732 |
| 2022 | 160 | 3.70 | 51.4% | 83.0% | $22,818 |
| 2023 | 160 | 3.70 | 52.5% | 90.8% | $22,069 |
| 2024 | 160 | 3.76 | 52.0% | 86.9% | $22,881 |
| 2025 | 161 | 3.72 | 42.0% | 83.3% | $23,548 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2012, from 0.0% to 97.5% (+97.5 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 156–162, with a median of 161.
- Resident tuition moved from $17,784 in 2011 to $23,548 in 2025 (+32%).
- Of 125 graduates, 96.0% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 10.4% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 1.2 points above the state average.
Region
Missouri law schools · West North Central region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
Belmont University School of Law · Brooklyn Law School · University of California-San Francisco School of Law · The Catholic University of America School of Law · Chicago-Kent, Illinois Institute of Technology School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for University of Missouri School of Law?
University of Missouri School of Law's median LSAT is 161. The middle 50% scored 156–162.
What is University of Missouri School of Law's bar passage rate?
83.3% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 96.5% within two years.
How much does University of Missouri School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $23,548 per year, $29,812 non-resident. Median grant: $17,500.
What are University of Missouri School of Law's employment outcomes?
96.0% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 10.4% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into University of Missouri School of Law?
University of Missouri 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.