University of Tennessee School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, University of Tennessee School of Law reported a median LSAT of 164, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.89, and a 24.8% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 91.9%, and 92.7% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 164
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.89
- Acceptance rate 24.8%
- First-time bar passage 91.9%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 92.7%
- Resident tuition $16,696
15-year trajectory
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 160 | 3.60 | — | 80.47% | $17,678 |
| 2013 | 157 | 3.54 | — | 86.07% | $18,962 |
| 2014 | 158 | 3.64 | — | 94.26% | $19,048 |
| 2015 | 158 | 3.64 | — | 83.72% | $19,256 |
| 2016 | 158 | 3.59 | — | 85.26% | $19,308 |
| 2017 | 158 | 3.52 | 40.87% | — | $19,638 |
| 2018 | 158 | 3.62 | 37.28% | 76.87% | $19,674 |
| 2019 | 159 | 3.65 | 34.36% | 75.23% | $16,696 |
| 2020 | 159 | 3.63 | 33.33% | 85.59% | $16,696 |
| 2021 | 160 | 3.67 | 28.86% | 89.52% | $16,696 |
| 2022 | 160 | 3.76 | 33.18% | 88.5% | $16,696 |
| 2023 | 162 | 3.78 | 30.21% | 88.39% | $16,696 |
| 2024 | 163 | 3.82 | 26.3% | 83.65% | $16,696 |
| 2025 | 164 | 3.89 | 24.77% | 91.94% | $16,696 |
| 2026 | — | — | — | 85.6% | — |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2015, from 94.26% to 83.72% (-10.5 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 160–166, with a median of 164.
- Resident tuition moved from $16,456 in 2011 to $16,696 in 2025 (+1%).
- Of 124 graduates, 92.7% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 13.7% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 13.4 points above the state average.
Region
Tennessee law schools · East South Central region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
Baylor University School of Law · University of Colorado School of Law · Indiana University-Bloomington School of Law · University of Iowa School of Law · University of Maryland School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for University of Tennessee School of Law?
University of Tennessee School of Law's median LSAT is 164. The middle 50% scored 160–166.
What is University of Tennessee School of Law's bar passage rate?
91.9% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 92.8% within two years.
How much does University of Tennessee School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $16,696 per year, $35,140 non-resident. Median grant: $10,550.
What are University of Tennessee School of Law's employment outcomes?
92.7% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 13.7% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into University of Tennessee School of Law?
University of Tennessee School of Law admitted 24.8% 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.