University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, University of Detroit Mercy School of Law reported a median LSAT of 156, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.52, and a 41.4% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 70.83%, and 91.6% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 156
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.52
- Acceptance rate 41.4%
- First-time bar passage 70.83%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 91.6%
- Resident tuition $48,480
trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 152 | 3.16 | — | 77.59% | $36,050 |
| 2012 | 150 | 3.09 | — | 67.13% | $38,180 |
| 2013 | 151 | 3.13 | — | 52.46% | $39,710 |
| 2014 | 152 | 3.13 | — | 61.06% | $40,502 |
| 2015 | 151 | 3.11 | — | 67.78% | $40,532 |
| 2016 | 151 | 3.20 | — | 64.29% | $40,532 |
| 2017 | 151 | 3.16 | 57.46% | — | $42,140 |
| 2018 | 152 | 3.27 | 56.1% | 73.53% | $43,820 |
| 2019 | 153 | 3.24 | 58.56% | 68.89% | $44,790 |
| 2020 | 152 | 3.24 | 53.68% | 60.37% | $44,790 |
| 2021 | 154 | 3.32 | 52.63% | 77.06% | $44,790 |
| 2022 | 154 | 3.39 | 56.13% | 70.64% | $45,690 |
| 2023 | 154 | 3.46 | 52.22% | 78.26% | $53,440 |
| 2024 | 154 | 3.55 | 47.72% | 59.23% | $54,508 |
| 2025 | 156 | 3.52 | 41.41% | 70.83% | $48,480 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2024, from 78.26% to 59.23% (-19.0 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 154–159, with a median of 156.
- Resident tuition moved from $36,050 in 2011 to $48,480 in 2025 (+34%).
- Of 190 graduates, 91.6% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 7.3% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 2.4 points below the state average.
Region
Michigan law schools · East North Central region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
Campbell University School of Law · Drake University School of Law · Howard University School of Law · University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law · University of Montana School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for University of Detroit Mercy School of Law?
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law's median LSAT is 156. The middle 50% scored 154–159.
What is University of Detroit Mercy School of Law's bar passage rate?
70.83% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 77.88% within two years.
How much does University of Detroit Mercy School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $48,480 per year, $48,480 non-resident. Median grant: $18,636.
What are University of Detroit Mercy School of Law's employment outcomes?
91.6% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 7.3% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into University of Detroit Mercy School of Law?
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law admitted 41.4% 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.