University of Montana School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, University of Montana School of Law reported a median LSAT of 156, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.64, and a 51.4% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 82%, and 85.9% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 156
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.64
- Acceptance rate 51.4%
- First-time bar passage 82%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 85.9%
- Resident tuition $24,582
15-year trajectory
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 154 | 3.49 | — | 88.41% | $11,104 |
| 2013 | 154 | 3.32 | — | 86.67% | $11,282 |
| 2014 | 154 | 3.38 | — | 86.12% | $11,335 |
| 2015 | 153 | 3.38 | — | 71.43% | $11,393 |
| 2016 | 154 | 3.31 | — | 67.53% | $11,451 |
| 2017 | 154 | 3.34 | 61.62% | — | $12,562 |
| 2018 | 155 | 3.37 | 62.22% | 79.45% | $13,176 |
| 2019 | 154 | 3.40 | 61.35% | 80.31% | $14,014 |
| 2020 | 156 | 3.44 | 59.91% | 81.43% | $12,738 |
| 2021 | 156 | 3.50 | 40.91% | 92.18% | $13,776 |
| 2022 | 154 | 3.43 | 66.09% | 83.34% | $14,838 |
| 2023 | 154 | 3.48 | 71.49% | 83.1% | $19,494 |
| 2024 | 156 | 3.52 | 58.08% | 85.94% | $24,161 |
| 2025 | 156 | 3.64 | 51.41% | 82.05% | $24,582 |
| 2026 | — | — | — | 82.5% | — |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2015, from 86.12% to 71.43% (-14.7 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 153–159, with a median of 156.
- Resident tuition moved from $11,578 in 2011 to $24,582 in 2025 (+112%).
- Of 85 graduates, 85.9% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 0% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 1.3 points above the state average.
Region
Montana law schools · Mountain 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 Missouri-Kansas City School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for University of Montana School of Law?
University of Montana School of Law's median LSAT is 156. The middle 50% scored 153–159.
What is University of Montana School of Law's bar passage rate?
82% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 94.7% within two years.
How much does University of Montana School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $24,582 per year, $51,582 non-resident. Median grant: $10,000.
What are University of Montana School of Law's employment outcomes?
85.9% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 0% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into University of Montana School of Law?
University of Montana School of Law admitted 51.4% of applicants in the most recent cycle.
Source: ABA Standard 509 Required Disclosures, most recent reported cycle (trend 2012–2026). Last updated June 8, 2026.