Northern Kentucky University School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, Northern Kentucky University School of Law reported a median LSAT of 154, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.41, and a 58.7% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 73.85%, and 84.4% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 154
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.41
- Acceptance rate 58.7%
- First-time bar passage 73.85%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 84.4%
- Resident tuition $24,388
trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 154 | 3.35 | — | 83.03% | $15,886 |
| 2012 | 152 | 3.17 | — | 79.1% | $15,782 |
| 2013 | 152 | 3.20 | — | 80.9% | $17,414 |
| 2014 | 150 | 3.09 | — | 81.98% | $17,414 |
| 2015 | 149 | 3.19 | — | 76.47% | $17,960 |
| 2016 | 148 | 3.19 | — | 62.9% | $18,870 |
| 2017 | 149 | 3.29 | 68.61% | — | $19,370 |
| 2018 | 150 | 3.25 | 67.9% | 56.09% | $20,332 |
| 2019 | 151 | 3.28 | 68.66% | 63% | $21,346 |
| 2020 | 152 | 3.19 | 65.28% | 65.49% | $22,204 |
| 2021 | 153 | 3.37 | 65.18% | 83.84% | $22,204 |
| 2022 | 152 | 3.55 | 60.58% | 76.92% | $23,088 |
| 2023 | 152 | 3.38 | 71.91% | 69.91% | $23,790 |
| 2024 | 152 | 3.50 | 67.46% | 81.61% | $23,790 |
| 2025 | 154 | 3.41 | 58.7% | 73.85% | $24,388 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2021, from 65.49% to 83.84% (+18.4 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 152–157, with a median of 154.
- Resident tuition moved from $15,886 in 2011 to $24,388 in 2025 (+54%).
- Of 96 graduates, 84.4% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 11.5% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 5.7 points below the state average.
Region
Kentucky law schools · East South Central region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
University of Akron School of Law · Charleston School of Law · Elon University School of Law · Liberty University School of Law · Loyola University-New Orleans School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for Northern Kentucky University School of Law?
Northern Kentucky University School of Law's median LSAT is 154. The middle 50% scored 152–157.
What is Northern Kentucky University School of Law's bar passage rate?
73.85% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 82.86% within two years.
How much does Northern Kentucky University School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $24,388 per year, $38,454 non-resident. Median grant: $18,000.
What are Northern Kentucky University School of Law's employment outcomes?
84.4% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 11.5% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into Northern Kentucky University School of Law?
Northern Kentucky University School of Law admitted 58.7% 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.