University of Massachusetts/Dartmouth School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, University of Massachusetts/Dartmouth School of Law reported a median LSAT of 152, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.36, and a 52.2% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 58.33%, and 78.6% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 152
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.36
- Acceptance rate 52.2%
- First-time bar passage 58.33%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 78.6%
- Resident tuition $31,766
trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 144 | 3.04 | — | — | $24,016 |
| 2012 | 145 | 3.04 | — | — | $24,178 |
| 2013 | 148 | 3.03 | — | — | $24,178 |
| 2014 | 147 | 2.97 | — | — | $24,178 |
| 2015 | 148 | 2.97 | — | — | $25,016 |
| 2016 | 148 | 3.12 | — | — | $26,466 |
| 2017 | 148 | 3.11 | 64.19% | — | $27,291 |
| 2018 | 148 | 3.19 | 56.91% | 61.11% | $28,526 |
| 2019 | 149 | 3.22 | 54.78% | 79.55% | $28,660 |
| 2020 | 149 | 3.27 | 56.06% | 61.23% | $28,662 |
| 2021 | 150 | 3.36 | 64.47% | 61.82% | $28,661 |
| 2022 | 152 | 3.47 | 59.36% | 64% | $29,500 |
| 2023 | 150 | 3.39 | 67.27% | 54.55% | $30,090 |
| 2024 | 151 | 3.39 | 59.89% | 59.43% | $30,692 |
| 2025 | 152 | 3.36 | 52.17% | 58.33% | $31,766 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2019, from 61.11% to 79.55% (+18.4 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 149–155, with a median of 152.
- Resident tuition moved from $24,016 in 2011 to $31,766 in 2025 (+32%).
- Of 98 graduates, 78.6% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 1% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 20.5 points below the state average.
Region
Massachusetts law schools · New England region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
Atlanta's John Marshall Law School · Florida A&M University School of Law · Mississippi College School of Law · University of Puerto Rico School of Law · University of South Dakota School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for University of Massachusetts/Dartmouth School of Law?
University of Massachusetts/Dartmouth School of Law's median LSAT is 152. The middle 50% scored 149–155.
What is University of Massachusetts/Dartmouth School of Law's bar passage rate?
58.33% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 84.34% within two years.
How much does University of Massachusetts/Dartmouth School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $31,766 per year, $41,565 non-resident. Median grant: $15,000.
What are University of Massachusetts/Dartmouth School of Law's employment outcomes?
78.6% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 1% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into University of Massachusetts/Dartmouth School of Law?
University of Massachusetts/Dartmouth School of Law admitted 52.2% 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.