University of Iowa School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, University of Iowa School of Law reported a median LSAT of 164, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.78, and a 44.4% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 90.96%, and 98.1% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 164
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.78
- Acceptance rate 44.4%
- First-time bar passage 90.96%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 98.1%
- Resident tuition $30,944
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trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 161 | 3.64 | — | 91.49% | $26,348 |
| 2012 | 162 | 3.64 | — | 87.79% | $27,344 |
| 2013 | 161 | 3.59 | — | 90.7% | $28,047 |
| 2014 | 160 | 3.64 | — | 89.78% | $23,760 |
| 2015 | 161 | 3.61 | — | 86.83% | $24,177 |
| 2016 | 161 | 3.61 | — | 89.1% | $24,930 |
| 2017 | 161 | 3.62 | 41.43% | — | $26,456 |
| 2018 | 161 | 3.61 | 45.9% | 86.32% | $27,342 |
| 2019 | 161 | 3.64 | 59.47% | 86.33% | $26,180 |
| 2020 | 161 | 3.64 | 60.32% | 92.54% | $26,180 |
| 2021 | 163 | 3.69 | 42.51% | 93.6% | $27,097 |
| 2022 | 163 | 3.66 | 41.28% | 84.09% | $28,045 |
| 2023 | 163 | 3.76 | 47.71% | 84.72% | $29,026 |
| 2024 | 162 | 3.76 | 59.76% | 88.24% | $30,043 |
| 2025 | 164 | 3.78 | 44.43% | 90.96% | $30,944 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2022, from 93.6% to 84.09% (-9.5 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 161–165, with a median of 164.
- Resident tuition moved from $26,348 in 2011 to $30,944 in 2025 (+17%).
- Of 158 graduates, 98.1% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 20.2% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 8.9 points above the state average.
Region
Iowa law schools · West North 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 Maryland School of Law · University of Miami School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for University of Iowa School of Law?
University of Iowa School of Law's median LSAT is 164. The middle 50% scored 161–165.
What is University of Iowa School of Law's bar passage rate?
90.96% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 91.5% within two years.
How much does University of Iowa School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $30,944 per year, $52,191 non-resident. Median grant: $30,043.
What are University of Iowa School of Law's employment outcomes?
98.1% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 20.2% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into University of Iowa School of Law?
University of Iowa School of Law admitted 44.4% 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.