Michigan State University College of Law's 2027 tuition & fees is $51,352 for its prospective students. The law school tuition is increased by 5.64% from last year.
For law school students, the average living costs including room & board, books, and other personal expenses is $29,380. Including living costs and tuition & fees, the total costs of attendance of Michigan State University College of Law is $80,732.
The following table summarizes the tuition & fees, and other college costs for Michigan State University College of Law.
| 2026 | 2027 | |
|---|---|---|
| Law School Tuition | $48,610 | $51,352 5.64% |
| Living Costs | $27,152 | $29,380 8.21% |
| COA | $75,762 | $80,732 6.56% |
| Grants / Scholarships | $42,682 | **$45,544 |
| COA after receiving aid | $28,338 | $35,188 |
The average GPA is 3.73 and the average LSAT score is 162 for 2027 Michigan State University College of Law admission.
The GPA is the average value of submitted scores from 148 pre-admitted and enrolled first-year students and the average LSAT score is computed over submitted scores from 150 students.
The following table summarizes the GPA and LSAT scores by 25th, 50th, and 75th percentiles.
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| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPA | 3.47 | 3.73 | 3.87 |
| LSAT Scores | 158 | 162 | 164 |
For the academic year 2025-2026, total 1,526 students have applied to Michigan State University College of Law and 397 students have accepted to get into the school.
Among the admitted students, 150 students finally have enrolled into the school. The acceptance rate is 26.02% and the yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 37.78% at Michigan State University College of Law.
| Number of Students | |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 26.02% |
| Applicants | 1,526 |
| Admitted | 397 |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 37.78% |
| Enrolled | 150 |
| Pre-Admitted | 0 |
| Total Number of First-Year Students | 150 |
| Male | 73 |
| Female | 71 |
| Another Gender | 4 |
At Michigan State University College of Law, 100.00% of enrolled students received grants and/or scholarships. The average grant amount is $45,544. 51.54% of students received more than full tuition amount, and 34.00% received more than half, but not the full tuition amount.
You can view more detailed financial aid statistics at Michigan State University College of Law costs and financial aid page.
| Amounts / Percentage | |
|---|---|
| Number Received | 553 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | 14.47% |
| Half to Full Tuition | 34.00% |
| Full Tuition | 51.54% |
| More than Full Tuition | 0.00% |
Michigan State University College of Law enrolled 152 first-year students in total. Among them, 92.11% identified their race/ethnicity. By race and ethnicity, 104 White, 11 Asian, 5 Black or African American, 8 Hispanic students enrolled. By gender, 68 male and 70 female students enrolled at Michigan State University College of Law.
By race and ethnicity, White has the most enrollment share at 68.42%, followed by Multiracial with 7.89%.
.| Total | Men | Women | Another | Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.66%) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 11 (7.24%) | 3 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 (3.29%) | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Hispanics | 8 (5.26%) | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 (0%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Multiracial | 12 (7.89%) | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 104 (68.42%) | 54 | 50 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown | 12 (7.89%) | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
Last year, total 173 students took the bar exam first time at Michigan State University College of Law. Among them, 134 students passed the exam and the bar exam pass rate is 77.46%. For reference, the average pass rate at Michigan law schools is 74.23%. The following table shows the bar exam pass rate for first time exam takers at Michigan State University College of Law.
In 2025, 194 students graduated from Michigan State University College of Law. Of them, 136 graduates employed where bar passage required and 19 got J.D. Advantage jobs. By employed status, 161 graduates employed as full-time and 6 employed as part-time status. Check more employment statistics at Michigan State University College of Law employement summary page.
| Number of Students / Percentage | |
|---|---|
| Total Graduate | 229 |
| First-time Takers | 173 19 from prior year |
| No Exam Takers | 75 |
| First-time Bar Exam Passer | 134 |
| First-time Bar Exam Pass Rate | 77.46% |
| Average Pass Rate at Michigan Law Schools | 74.23% |