University of Nevada-Las Vegas School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, University of Nevada-Las Vegas School of Law reported a median LSAT of 160, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.76, and a 30.8% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 77.16%, and 94% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 160
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.76
- Acceptance rate 30.8%
- First-time bar passage 77.16%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 94%
- Resident tuition $31,518
trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 159 | 3.43 | — | 71.76% | $24,752 |
| 2012 | 159 | 3.43 | — | — | $24,749 |
| 2013 | 159 | 3.49 | — | — | — |
| 2014 | 159 | 3.43 | — | — | $24,749 |
| 2015 | 158 | 3.29 | — | — | $25,749 |
| 2016 | 157 | 3.52 | — | — | $26,749 |
| 2017 | 157 | 3.54 | 32.53% | — | $26,973 |
| 2018 | 158 | 3.66 | 30.8% | 61.95% | $27,022 |
| 2019 | 159 | 3.69 | 27.24% | 72.82% | $25,900 |
| 2020 | 159 | 3.67 | 31.07% | 76.43% | $26,900 |
| 2021 | 160 | 3.70 | 31.37% | 74.78% | $26,900 |
| 2022 | 160 | 3.74 | 35.44% | 73.86% | $28,000 |
| 2023 | 160 | 3.78 | 33.59% | 72.54% | $28,000 |
| 2024 | 160 | 3.78 | 40.5% | 76.8% | $29,960 |
| 2025 | 160 | 3.76 | 30.78% | 77.16% | $31,518 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2019, from 61.95% to 72.82% (+10.9 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 156–162, with a median of 160.
- Resident tuition moved from $24,752 in 2011 to $31,518 in 2025 (+27%).
- Of 117 graduates, 94% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 12% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 6.2 points above the state average.
Region
Nevada law schools · Mountain region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
University of Denver School of Law · Drexel University School of Law · Georgia State University School of Law · University of Nebraska School of Law · University of Oregon School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for University of Nevada-Las Vegas School of Law?
University of Nevada-Las Vegas School of Law's median LSAT is 160. The middle 50% scored 156–162.
What is University of Nevada-Las Vegas School of Law's bar passage rate?
77.16% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 89.15% within two years.
How much does University of Nevada-Las Vegas School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $31,518 per year, $46,040 non-resident. Median grant: $22,998.
What are University of Nevada-Las Vegas School of Law's employment outcomes?
94% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 12% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into University of Nevada-Las Vegas School of Law?
University of Nevada-Las Vegas School of Law admitted 30.8% 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.