University of North Dakota School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, University of North Dakota School of Law reported a median LSAT of 151, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.48, and a 63.1% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 68.35%, and 83.6% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 151
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.48
- Acceptance rate 63.1%
- First-time bar passage 68.35%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 83.6%
- Resident tuition $17,139
trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 151 | 3.33 | — | 77.16% | $9,895 |
| 2012 | 150 | 3.22 | — | 77.3% | $10,417 |
| 2013 | 148 | 3.26 | — | 77.27% | $11,029 |
| 2014 | 150 | 3.28 | — | 73.62% | $10,925 |
| 2015 | 148 | 3.20 | — | 55.99% | $11,161 |
| 2016 | 149 | 3.21 | — | 64.38% | $11,434 |
| 2017 | 148 | 3.36 | 63.82% | — | $12,232 |
| 2018 | 148 | 3.13 | 64% | 67.74% | $13,024 |
| 2019 | 149 | 3.30 | 60.84% | 64.86% | $15,618 |
| 2020 | 148 | 3.34 | 66.35% | 78.73% | $14,296 |
| 2021 | 150 | 3.39 | 54.66% | 85.71% | $15,011 |
| 2022 | 150 | 3.37 | 72.68% | 69.23% | $15,240 |
| 2023 | 150 | 3.37 | 62.01% | 63.01% | $15,748 |
| 2024 | 150 | 3.46 | 52.22% | 60.71% | $15,919 |
| 2025 | 151 | 3.48 | 63.09% | 68.35% | $17,139 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2015, from 73.62% to 55.99% (-17.6 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 148–155, with a median of 151.
- Resident tuition moved from $9,895 in 2011 to $17,139 in 2025 (+73%).
- Of 73 graduates, 83.6% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 0% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 5 points below the state average.
Region
North Dakota law schools · West North Central region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
Capital University Law School · University of District of Columbia School of Law · North Carolina Central University School of Law · Oklahoma City University School of Law · Atlanta's John Marshall Law School
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for University of North Dakota School of Law?
University of North Dakota School of Law's median LSAT is 151. The middle 50% scored 148–155.
What is University of North Dakota School of Law's bar passage rate?
68.35% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 81.01% within two years.
How much does University of North Dakota School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $17,139 per year, $34,249 non-resident. Median grant: $3,875.
What are University of North Dakota School of Law's employment outcomes?
83.6% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 0% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into University of North Dakota School of Law?
University of North Dakota School of Law admitted 63.1% 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.