University of St. Thomas (Minnesota) School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, University of St. Thomas (Minnesota) School of Law reported a median LSAT of 159, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.72, and a 57.6% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 74.7%, and 91.9% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 159
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.72
- Acceptance rate 57.6%
- First-time bar passage 74.7%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 91.9%
- Resident tuition $50,998
trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 156 | 3.30 | — | 97.7% | $34,898 |
| 2012 | 155 | 3.39 | — | 90.74% | $39,244 |
| 2013 | 155 | 3.37 | — | 88.55% | $39,244 |
| 2014 | 154 | 3.41 | — | 87.72% | $37,185 |
| 2015 | 154 | 3.48 | — | 80.01% | $37,941 |
| 2016 | 153 | 3.35 | — | 81.54% | $39,077 |
| 2017 | 154 | 3.43 | 63.67% | — | $40,247 |
| 2018 | 154 | 3.53 | 60.52% | 67.29% | $41,442 |
| 2019 | 154 | 3.51 | 61.08% | 70.53% | $42,298 |
| 2020 | 154 | 3.51 | 69.15% | 80.8% | $43,566 |
| 2021 | 155 | 3.48 | 63.64% | 77.52% | $44,874 |
| 2022 | 156 | 3.63 | 65.48% | 80.14% | $46,220 |
| 2023 | 155 | 3.62 | 72.17% | 86.81% | $47,838 |
| 2024 | 156 | 3.64 | 64.36% | 78.71% | $49,272 |
| 2025 | 159 | 3.72 | 57.62% | 74.7% | $50,998 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2018, from 81.54% to 67.29% (-14.2 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 155–162, with a median of 159.
- Resident tuition moved from $34,898 in 2011 to $50,998 in 2025 (+46%).
- Of 149 graduates, 91.9% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 6% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 9.7 points below the state average.
Region
Minnesota law schools · West North Central region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
University of Cincinnati School of Law · University of Kentucky School of Law · Penn State Dickinson Law · Santa Clara University School of Law · Seattle University School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for University of St. Thomas (Minnesota) School of Law?
University of St. Thomas (Minnesota) School of Law's median LSAT is 159. The middle 50% scored 155–162.
What is University of St. Thomas (Minnesota) School of Law's bar passage rate?
74.7% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 88.96% within two years.
How much does University of St. Thomas (Minnesota) School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $50,998 per year, $50,998 non-resident. Median grant: $26,865.
What are University of St. Thomas (Minnesota) School of Law's employment outcomes?
91.9% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 6% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into University of St. Thomas (Minnesota) School of Law?
University of St. Thomas (Minnesota) School of Law admitted 57.6% 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.