University of Kansas School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, University of Kansas School of Law reported a median LSAT of 162, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.85, and a 39.1% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 92.17%, and 96% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 162
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.85
- Acceptance rate 39.1%
- First-time bar passage 92.17%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 96%
- Resident tuition $24,853
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trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 157 | 3.51 | — | 91.43% | $16,460 |
| 2012 | 157 | 3.50 | — | 92.99% | $18,664 |
| 2013 | 156 | 3.42 | — | 92.92% | $19,623 |
| 2014 | 158 | 3.47 | — | 89.48% | $19,985 |
| 2015 | 156 | 3.42 | — | 85.56% | $20,718 |
| 2016 | 156 | 3.44 | — | 94.85% | $21,617 |
| 2017 | 156 | 3.53 | 52.7% | — | $21,996 |
| 2018 | 157 | 3.57 | 51.93% | 86.73% | $23,340 |
| 2019 | 157 | 3.65 | 57.29% | 87.5% | $22,530 |
| 2020 | 157 | 3.66 | 59.86% | 85.41% | $22,530 |
| 2021 | 158 | 3.69 | 53.86% | 91% | $22,530 |
| 2022 | 158 | 3.73 | 55.33% | 95.92% | $22,530 |
| 2023 | 160 | 3.71 | 48.71% | 85.44% | $22,388 |
| 2024 | 161 | 3.79 | 38.3% | 91.86% | $24,563 |
| 2025 | 162 | 3.85 | 39.08% | 92.17% | $24,853 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2023, from 95.92% to 85.44% (-10.5 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 158–164, with a median of 162.
- Resident tuition moved from $16,460 in 2011 to $24,853 in 2025 (+51%).
- Of 126 graduates, 96% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 13.5% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 11.6 points above the state average.
Region
Kansas law schools · West North Central region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
American University School of Law · Case Western Reserve University School of Law · University of Connecticut School of Law · Michigan State University School of Law · University of Oklahoma School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for University of Kansas School of Law?
University of Kansas School of Law's median LSAT is 162. The middle 50% scored 158–164.
What is University of Kansas School of Law's bar passage rate?
92.17% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 96.81% within two years.
How much does University of Kansas School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $24,853 per year, $31,726 non-resident. Median grant: $15,000.
What are University of Kansas School of Law's employment outcomes?
96% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 13.5% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into University of Kansas School of Law?
University of Kansas School of Law admitted 39.1% 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.