University of Utah School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, University of Utah School of Law reported a median LSAT of 166, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.87, and a 25.3% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 94.74%, and 96.8% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 166
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.87
- Acceptance rate 25.3%
- First-time bar passage 94.74%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 96.8%
- Resident tuition $34,721
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trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 161 | 3.54 | — | 85.57% | $20,760 |
| 2012 | 160 | 3.61 | — | 90.35% | $22,408 |
| 2013 | 159 | 3.51 | — | 83.04% | $23,489 |
| 2014 | 158 | 3.58 | — | 90% | $24,797 |
| 2015 | 158 | 3.57 | — | 91.35% | $25,752 |
| 2016 | 158 | 3.50 | — | 81.42% | $25,641 |
| 2017 | 158 | 3.59 | 47.66% | — | $26,641 |
| 2018 | 159 | 3.56 | 47.54% | 86.48% | $28,354 |
| 2019 | 160 | 3.60 | 40.87% | 86.36% | $27,998 |
| 2020 | 161 | 3.77 | 33.45% | 90.41% | $27,998 |
| 2021 | 163 | 3.82 | 25.52% | 93.75% | $29,272 |
| 2022 | 163 | 3.87 | 31.95% | 92.94% | $32,451 |
| 2023 | 164 | 3.85 | 30.2% | 94.17% | $32,451 |
| 2024 | 165 | 3.86 | 24.76% | 93.98% | $33,587 |
| 2025 | 166 | 3.87 | 25.28% | 94.74% | $34,721 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2016, from 91.35% to 81.42% (-9.9 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 162–168, with a median of 166.
- Resident tuition moved from $20,760 in 2011 to $34,721 in 2025 (+67%).
- Of 93 graduates, 96.8% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 7.5% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 9.9 points above the state average.
Region
Utah law schools · Mountain region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
Emory University School of Law · Florida State University School of Law · University of Illinois School of Law · Wake Forest University School of Law · William & Mary School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for University of Utah School of Law?
University of Utah School of Law's median LSAT is 166. The middle 50% scored 162–168.
What is University of Utah School of Law's bar passage rate?
94.74% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 96.08% within two years.
How much does University of Utah School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $34,721 per year, $45,382 non-resident. Median grant: $28,410.
What are University of Utah School of Law's employment outcomes?
96.8% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 7.5% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into University of Utah School of Law?
University of Utah School of Law admitted 25.3% 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.