University of Maine School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, University of Maine School of Law reported a median LSAT of 158, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.70, and a 37.3% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 84.42%, and 83% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 158
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.70
- Acceptance rate 37.3%
- First-time bar passage 84.42%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 83%
- Resident tuition $26,100
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trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 155 | 3.36 | — | 86.75% | $22,986 |
| 2012 | 155 | 3.31 | — | 71.01% | $23,610 |
| 2013 | 155 | 3.36 | — | 69.12% | $23,554 |
| 2014 | 153 | 3.38 | — | 87.5% | $23,666 |
| 2015 | 152 | 3.37 | — | 75.95% | $23,610 |
| 2016 | 152 | 3.24 | — | 66.67% | $23,560 |
| 2017 | 153 | 3.42 | 53.81% | — | $23,640 |
| 2018 | 154 | 3.47 | 53.31% | 75.34% | $23,640 |
| 2019 | 154 | 3.48 | 53.85% | 72.22% | $23,182 |
| 2020 | 156 | 3.51 | 46.28% | 58.57% | $23,190 |
| 2021 | 158 | 3.57 | 52.28% | 84.62% | $23,190 |
| 2022 | 158 | 3.65 | 54.6% | 67.47% | $23,190 |
| 2023 | 157 | 3.62 | 58.29% | 76.32% | $23,084 |
| 2024 | 157 | 3.66 | 66.54% | 88.16% | $23,780 |
| 2025 | 158 | 3.70 | 37.27% | 84.42% | $26,100 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2021, from 58.57% to 84.62% (+26.1 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 154–162, with a median of 158.
- Resident tuition moved from $22,986 in 2011 to $26,100 in 2025 (+14%).
- Of 88 graduates, 83% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 2.2% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 9.3 points above the state average.
Region
Maine law schools · New England region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
Albany Law School · University of Arkansas School of Law · DePaul University School of Law · University of Hawaii School of Law · Marquette University School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for University of Maine School of Law?
University of Maine School of Law's median LSAT is 158. The middle 50% scored 154–162.
What is University of Maine School of Law's bar passage rate?
84.42% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 88.57% within two years.
How much does University of Maine School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $26,100 per year, $38,160 non-resident. Median grant: $23,535.
What are University of Maine School of Law's employment outcomes?
83% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 2.2% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into University of Maine School of Law?
University of Maine School of Law admitted 37.3% 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.