2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

University of Michigan Law School's 2024 tuition & fees is $69,584 for Michigan residents and $72,584 for others. The law school tuition is increased by
3.98% from last year.

For law school students, the average living costs including room & board, books, and other personal expenses is $24,144. Including living costs and tuition & fees, the total costs of attendance of University of Michigan Law School is $96,728.

The following table summarizes the tuition & fees, and other college costs for University of Michigan Law School.

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University of Michigan Law School 2024 Tuition & Fees
20232024
Michigan ResidentsOut-of-StateMichigan ResidentsOut-of-State
Law School Tuition $66,808$69,808 $69,584
4.16%
$72,584
3.98%
Living Costs $22,600 $24,144
6.83%
Room & Board$17,474$19,188
Books & Supplies$1,300$1,300
Personal Expenses$3,826$3,656
COA$89,408$92,408 $93,728
4.83%
$96,728
4.67%
Grants / Scholarships$30,000$30,000
COA after receiving aid$59,408$66,728

LSAT Scores and GPA

The average GPA is 3.85 and the average LSAT score is 171 for 2024 University of Michigan Law School admission. The GPA and LSAT scores are the average value of submitted scores from 298 pre-admitted and enrolled first-year students. The following table summarizes the GPA and LSAT scores by 25th, 50th, and 75th percentiles.

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University of Michigan Law School Average GPA and LSAT scores
25th Percentile50th Percentile75th Percentile
GPA3.643.853.92
LSAT Scores165171172

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-2024, total 6,425 students have applied to University of Michigan Law School and 808 students have accepted to get into the school. Among the admitted students, 275 students finally have enrolled into the school. The acceptance rate is 12.58% and the yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 34.03% at University of Michigan Law School. With 27 pre-admitted students, total 302 first-year students enrolled in University of Michigan Law School.

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University of Michigan Law School Admission Stats - Applicants, Admitted, and Enrolled
Number of Students
Applicants6,425
Admitted808
Enrolled275
Acceptance Rate12.58%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)34.03%
Pre-Admitted27
Total Number of First-Year Students302
142 men, 154 women, 6 Other
All full-time students

Bar Exam Pass Rate

Last year, total 310 students took the bar exam first time at University of Michigan Law School. Among them, 296 students passed the exam and the bar exam pass rate is 95.48%. For reference, the average pass rate at Michigan law schools is 77.81%. The following table shows the bar exam pass rate for first time exam takers at University of Michigan Law School.

In 2023, 363 students graduated from University of Michigan Law School. Of them, 333 graduates employed where bar passage required and 8 got J.D. Advantage jobs. By employed status, 352 graduates employed as full-time and 2 employed as part-time status. Check more employment statistics at University of Michigan Law School employement summary page.

University of Michigan Law School Bar Exam Pass Rate for First-time Takers
Number of Students / Percentage
Total Graduate322
First-time Takers310
12 from prior year
No Exam Takers4
First-time Bar Exam Passer296
First-time Bar Exam Pass Rate95.48%
Average Pass Rate at Michigan Law Schools77.81%

Grants and Scholarships

At University of Michigan Law School, 85.39% of enrolled students received grants and/or scholarships. The average grant amount is $30,000. 3.61% of students received more than full tuition amount, and 39.52% received more than half, but not the full tuition amount.

You can view more detailed financial aid statistics at University of Michigan Law School costs and financial aid page.

Grants and Scholarships Statistics
Amounts / Percentage
Number Received830
Half or Less than Tuition56.87%
Half to Full Tuition39.52%
Full Tuition1.08%
More than Full Tuition2.53%