University of North Carolina School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, University of North Carolina School of Law reported a median LSAT of 168, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.89, and a 11.2% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 92.3%, and 97.3% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 168
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.89
- Acceptance rate 11.2%
- First-time bar passage 92.3%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 97.3%
- Resident tuition $28,082
trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 163 | 3.51 | — | 91.2% | $19,012 |
| 2012 | 162 | 3.51 | — | 90.4% | $21,556 |
| 2013 | 161 | 3.50 | — | 87.4% | $22,215 |
| 2014 | 161 | 3.48 | — | 82.4% | $22,560 |
| 2015 | 161 | 3.49 | — | 88.2% | $23,041 |
| 2016 | 161 | 3.51 | — | 83.5% | $23,551 |
| 2017 | 161 | 3.56 | 44.0% | — | $23,889 |
| 2018 | 161 | 3.59 | 46.9% | 84.8% | $24,172 |
| 2019 | 161 | 3.63 | 33.9% | 90.8% | $21,142 |
| 2020 | 163 | 3.68 | 21.6% | 92.5% | $21,140 |
| 2021 | 164 | 3.73 | 15.5% | 97.1% | $21,141 |
| 2022 | 166 | 3.77 | 14.6% | 89.2% | $21,141 |
| 2023 | 166 | 3.78 | 16.3% | 94.3% | $24,642 |
| 2024 | 167 | 3.85 | 15.2% | 92.0% | $26,332 |
| 2025 | 168 | 3.89 | 11.2% | 92.3% | $28,082 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2022, from 97.1% to 89.2% (-7.8 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 165–169, with a median of 168.
- Resident tuition moved from $19,012 in 2011 to $28,082 in 2025 (+48%).
- Of 183 graduates, 97.3% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 30.1% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 12.7 points above the state average.
Region
North Carolina law schools · South Atlantic region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
Boston College School of Law · Fordham University School of Law · The George Washington University School of Law · The Ohio State University School of Law · University of California-Irvine School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for University of North Carolina School of Law?
University of North Carolina School of Law's median LSAT is 168. The middle 50% scored 165–169.
What is University of North Carolina School of Law's bar passage rate?
92.3% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 94.6% within two years.
How much does University of North Carolina School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $28,082 per year, $51,320 non-resident. Median grant: $17,000.
What are University of North Carolina School of Law's employment outcomes?
97.3% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 30.1% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into University of North Carolina School of Law?
University of North Carolina School of Law admitted 11.2% 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.