Michigan State University School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, Michigan State University School of Law reported a median LSAT of 162, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.73, and a 26% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 78.34%, and 88.3% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 162
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.73
- Acceptance rate 26%
- First-time bar passage 78.34%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 88.3%
- Resident tuition $43,480
trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 157 | 3.54 | — | 84.61% | $34,882 |
| 2012 | 157 | 3.55 | — | 85.3% | $35,377 |
| 2013 | 157 | 3.52 | — | 70.47% | $35,844 |
| 2014 | 155 | 3.54 | — | 76.59% | $37,294 |
| 2015 | 154 | 3.46 | — | 79.64% | $39,353 |
| 2016 | 154 | 3.51 | — | 74.99% | $41,528 |
| 2017 | 154 | 3.56 | 51.26% | — | $43,400 |
| 2018 | 154 | 3.51 | 59.41% | 81.37% | $44,200 |
| 2019 | 155 | 3.58 | 55.05% | 76.61% | $45,600 |
| 2020 | 156 | 3.56 | 59.23% | 76.99% | $41,040 |
| 2021 | 156 | 3.59 | 48.05% | 79.13% | $41,040 |
| 2022 | 157 | 3.52 | 43.89% | 73.02% | $41,040 |
| 2023 | 159 | 3.55 | 39.37% | 77.46% | $41,040 |
| 2024 | 160 | 3.63 | 31.86% | 72.78% | $42,682 |
| 2025 | 162 | 3.73 | 26.02% | 78.34% | $43,480 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2013, from 85.3% to 70.47% (-14.8 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 158–164, with a median of 162.
- Resident tuition moved from $34,882 in 2011 to $43,480 in 2025 (+25%).
- Of 197 graduates, 88.3% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 6.6% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 4 points above the state average.
Region
Michigan law schools · East 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 · University of Kansas School of Law · University of Oklahoma School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for Michigan State University School of Law?
Michigan State University School of Law's median LSAT is 162. The middle 50% scored 158–164.
What is Michigan State University School of Law's bar passage rate?
78.34% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 79.82% within two years.
How much does Michigan State University School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $43,480 per year, $48,222 non-resident. Median grant: $42,682.
What are Michigan State University School of Law's employment outcomes?
88.3% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 6.6% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into Michigan State University School of Law?
Michigan State University School of Law admitted 26% 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.