University of Kentucky School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, University of Kentucky School of Law reported a median LSAT of 159, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.72, and a 40.8% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 83.09%, and 93% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 159
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.72
- Acceptance rate 40.8%
- First-time bar passage 83.09%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 93%
- Resident tuition $25,685
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trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 159 | 3.57 | — | 84.47% | $18,306 |
| 2012 | 158 | 3.51 | — | 94.78% | $19,404 |
| 2013 | 157 | 3.50 | — | 90% | $19,986 |
| 2014 | 155 | 3.49 | — | 90.2% | $20,988 |
| 2015 | 155 | 3.42 | — | 89.81% | $21,618 |
| 2016 | 154 | 3.49 | — | 81.9% | $22,700 |
| 2017 | 156 | 3.46 | 43.17% | — | $23,783 |
| 2018 | 155 | 3.46 | 48.03% | 78.45% | $24,046 |
| 2019 | 155 | 3.62 | 49.62% | 83.96% | $24,722 |
| 2020 | 155 | 3.54 | 60.67% | 73.75% | $23,446 |
| 2021 | 157 | 3.62 | 45.75% | 91.01% | $23,680 |
| 2022 | 157 | 3.68 | 50.12% | 81.89% | $24,204 |
| 2023 | 157 | 3.67 | 52.54% | 82.89% | $24,688 |
| 2024 | 158 | 3.71 | 48.24% | 74.19% | $25,182 |
| 2025 | 159 | 3.72 | 40.78% | 83.09% | $25,685 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2021, from 73.75% to 91.01% (+17.3 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 156–162, with a median of 159.
- Resident tuition moved from $18,306 in 2011 to $25,685 in 2025 (+40%).
- Of 115 graduates, 93% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 7.8% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 4.3 points above the state average.
Region
Kentucky law schools · East South Central region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
University of Cincinnati School of Law · Penn State Dickinson Law · Santa Clara University School of Law · Seattle University School of Law · University of St. Thomas (Minnesota) School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for University of Kentucky School of Law?
University of Kentucky School of Law's median LSAT is 159. The middle 50% scored 156–162.
What is University of Kentucky School of Law's bar passage rate?
83.09% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 91.36% within two years.
How much does University of Kentucky School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $25,685 per year, $49,836 non-resident. Median grant: $11,000.
What are University of Kentucky School of Law's employment outcomes?
93% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 7.8% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into University of Kentucky School of Law?
University of Kentucky School of Law admitted 40.8% 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.