Mitchell Hamline School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, Mitchell Hamline School of Law reported a median LSAT of 154, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.29, and a 51.4% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 71.0%, and 83.7% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 154
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.29
- Acceptance rate 51.4%
- First-time bar passage 71.0%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 83.7%
- Resident tuition $55,300
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trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 150 | 3.20 | — | 80.0% | $40,570 |
| 2017 | 150 | 3.21 | 67.1% | — | $42,816 |
| 2018 | 151 | 3.14 | 59.5% | 75.5% | $43,460 |
| 2019 | 152 | 3.23 | 59.7% | 70.8% | $44,980 |
| 2020 | 152 | 3.24 | 57.7% | 69.2% | $46,550 |
| 2021 | 153 | 3.29 | 62.4% | 66.2% | $48,180 |
| 2022 | 152 | 3.33 | 64.9% | 59.5% | $49,868 |
| 2023 | 151 | 3.26 | 67.4% | 71.6% | $51,620 |
| 2024 | 152 | 3.34 | 60.4% | 72.3% | $53,430 |
| 2025 | 154 | 3.29 | 51.4% | 71.0% | $55,300 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2023, from 59.5% to 71.6% (+12.0 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 151–158, with a median of 154.
- Resident tuition moved from $40,570 in 2016 to $55,300 in 2025 (+36%).
- Of 326 graduates, 83.7% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 1.5% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 10.6 points below the state average.
Region
Minnesota law schools · West North Central region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
University of Akron School of Law · Charleston School of Law · Elon University School of Law · Liberty University School of Law · Loyola University-New Orleans School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for Mitchell Hamline School of Law?
Mitchell Hamline School of Law's median LSAT is 154. The middle 50% scored 151–158.
What is Mitchell Hamline School of Law's bar passage rate?
71.0% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 85.0% within two years.
How much does Mitchell Hamline School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $55,300 per year, $55,300 non-resident. Median grant: $34,730.
What are Mitchell Hamline School of Law's employment outcomes?
83.7% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 1.5% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into Mitchell Hamline School of Law?
Mitchell Hamline School of Law admitted 51.4% of applicants in the most recent cycle.
Source: ABA Standard 509 Required Disclosures, most recent reported cycle (trend 2016–2025). Last updated June 26, 2026.