Texas Tech University School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, Texas Tech University School of Law reported a median LSAT of 159, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.69, and a 25.6% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 86.3%, and 92.6% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 159
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.69
- Acceptance rate 25.6%
- First-time bar passage 86.3%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 92.6%
- Resident tuition $22,590
15-year trajectory
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 156 | 3.48 | — | 90.7% | $22,518 |
| 2013 | 155 | 3.46 | — | 83.33% | $22,367 |
| 2014 | 154 | 3.45 | — | 86.92% | $22,733 |
| 2015 | 154 | 3.39 | — | 79.08% | $23,262 |
| 2016 | 153 | 3.28 | — | 81.73% | $23,262 |
| 2017 | 155 | 3.43 | 46.13% | — | $22,996 |
| 2018 | 155 | 3.44 | 44% | 83.52% | $26,840 |
| 2019 | 155 | 3.42 | 44.22% | 87.07% | $22,590 |
| 2020 | 156 | 3.56 | 36.85% | 82.09% | $22,590 |
| 2021 | 157 | 3.56 | 34.26% | 93.81% | $22,590 |
| 2022 | 157 | 3.64 | 36.8% | 88.96% | $22,590 |
| 2023 | 158 | 3.63 | 38.08% | 79.51% | $22,590 |
| 2024 | 158 | 3.65 | 33.54% | 92.14% | $22,590 |
| 2025 | 159 | 3.69 | 25.61% | 86.3% | $22,590 |
| 2026 | — | — | — | 95.52% | — |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2024, from 79.51% to 92.14% (+12.6 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 157–160, with a median of 159.
- Resident tuition moved from $22,190 in 2011 to $22,590 in 2025 (+2%).
- Of 136 graduates, 92.6% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 5.9% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 4.8 points above the state average.
Region
Texas law schools · West South Central region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
University of Cincinnati School of Law · University of Kentucky School of Law · Penn State Dickinson Law · Santa Clara University School of Law · Seattle University School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for Texas Tech University School of Law?
Texas Tech University School of Law's median LSAT is 159. The middle 50% scored 157–160.
What is Texas Tech University School of Law's bar passage rate?
86.3% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 97.1% within two years.
How much does Texas Tech University School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $22,590 per year, $33,840 non-resident. Median grant: $12,000.
What are Texas Tech University School of Law's employment outcomes?
92.6% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 5.9% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into Texas Tech University School of Law?
Texas Tech University School of Law admitted 25.6% 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.