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 82.0%, 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 82.0%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 85.9%
- Resident tuition $24,582
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trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 155 | 3.44 | — | 91.6% | $11,578 |
| 2012 | 154 | 3.49 | — | 88.4% | $11,104 |
| 2013 | 154 | 3.32 | — | 86.7% | $11,282 |
| 2014 | 154 | 3.38 | — | 86.1% | $11,335 |
| 2015 | 153 | 3.38 | — | 71.4% | $11,393 |
| 2016 | 154 | 3.31 | — | 67.5% | $11,451 |
| 2017 | 154 | 3.34 | 61.6% | — | $12,562 |
| 2018 | 155 | 3.37 | 62.2% | 84.2% | $13,176 |
| 2019 | 154 | 3.40 | 61.4% | 80.3% | $14,014 |
| 2020 | 156 | 3.44 | 59.9% | 81.4% | $12,738 |
| 2021 | 156 | 3.50 | 40.9% | 92.2% | $13,776 |
| 2022 | 154 | 3.43 | 66.1% | 83.3% | $14,838 |
| 2023 | 154 | 3.48 | 71.5% | 83.1% | $19,494 |
| 2024 | 156 | 3.52 | 58.1% | 85.9% | $24,161 |
| 2025 | 156 | 3.64 | 51.4% | 82.0% | $24,582 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2018, from 67.5% to 84.2% (+16.6 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; 0.0% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 1.4 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?
82.0% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 97.5% 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. 0.0% 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 2011–2025). Last updated June 26, 2026.