University of Texas School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, University of Texas School of Law reported a median LSAT of 172, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.89, and a 14.0% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 95.9%, and 99.4% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 172
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.89
- Acceptance rate 14.0%
- First-time bar passage 95.9%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 99.4%
- Resident tuition $38,236
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trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 167 | 3.69 | — | 94.7% | $30,243 |
| 2012 | 167 | 3.67 | — | 94.7% | $32,376 |
| 2013 | 166 | 3.68 | — | 91.7% | $32,376 |
| 2014 | 167 | 3.68 | — | 95.1% | $33,162 |
| 2015 | 167 | 3.73 | — | 88.5% | $33,162 |
| 2016 | 167 | 3.70 | — | 87.8% | $33,995 |
| 2017 | 167 | 3.71 | 24.9% | — | $35,714 |
| 2018 | 167 | 3.74 | 20.9% | 94.0% | $35,714 |
| 2019 | 168 | 3.72 | 17.5% | 90.9% | $36,428 |
| 2020 | 168 | 3.76 | 18.4% | 93.3% | $36,428 |
| 2021 | 169 | 3.80 | 15.2% | 95.0% | $36,429 |
| 2022 | 170 | 3.84 | 14.6% | 94.5% | $36,429 |
| 2023 | 171 | 3.86 | 14.9% | 90.4% | $36,429 |
| 2024 | 171 | 3.89 | 15.6% | 94.0% | $38,236 |
| 2025 | 172 | 3.89 | 14.0% | 95.9% | $38,236 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2015, from 95.1% to 88.5% (-6.7 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 166–173, with a median of 172.
- Resident tuition moved from $30,243 in 2011 to $38,236 in 2025 (+26%).
- Of 308 graduates, 99.4% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 40.9% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 14.3 points above the state average.
Region
Texas law schools · West South Central region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
New York University School of Law · Columbia Law School · Cornell Law School · Northwestern Pritzker School of Law · University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for University of Texas School of Law?
University of Texas School of Law's median LSAT is 172. The middle 50% scored 166–173.
What is University of Texas School of Law's bar passage rate?
95.9% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 96.5% within two years.
How much does University of Texas School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $38,236 per year, $56,822 non-resident. Median grant: $23,375.
What are University of Texas School of Law's employment outcomes?
99.4% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 40.9% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into University of Texas School of Law?
University of Texas School of Law admitted 14.0% 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.