2026-2027 Tuition & Fees
University of Michigan Law School's 2027 tuition & fees is $80,422 for Michigan residents and $83,422 for others. The law school tuition is increased by 4.70% from last year.
For law school students, the average living costs including room & board, books, and other personal expenses is $27,560. Including living costs and tuition & fees, the total costs of attendance of University of Michigan Law School is $110,982.
The following table summarizes the tuition & fees, and other college costs for University of Michigan Law School.
University of Michigan Law School 2027 Tuition & Fees
| 2026 | 2027 |
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| Michigan Residents | Out-of-State | Michigan Residents | Out-of-State |
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| Law School Tuition |
$76,680 | $79,680 |
$80,422
4.88% | $83,422
4.70% |
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| Living Costs | $26,886 | $27,560
2.51% |
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| COA | $103,566 | $106,566 |
$107,982
4.26% | $110,982
4.14% |
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| Grants / Scholarships | $32,000 | $34,133** |
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| COA after receiving aid | $71,566 | $75,240 | $76,849 | $76,849 |
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LSAT Scores and GPA for 2026 Admission
The average GPA is 3.88 and the average LSAT score is 171 for 2027 University of Michigan Law School admission.
The GPA is the average value of submitted scores from 323 pre-admitted and enrolled first-year students and the average LSAT score is computed over submitted scores from 343 students.
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University of Michigan Law School Average GPA and LSAT scores
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
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| GPA | 3.74 | 3.88 | 3.95 |
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| LSAT Scores | 168 | 171 | 173 |
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Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2025-2026, total 8,982 students have applied to University of Michigan Law School and 770 students have accepted to get into the school.
Among the admitted students, 329 students finally have enrolled into the school. The acceptance rate is 8.57% and the yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 42.73% at University of Michigan Law School. With 14 pre-admitted students, total 343 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 |
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| Acceptance Rate | 8.57% |
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| Applicants | 8,982 |
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| Admitted | 770 |
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| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 42.73% |
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| Enrolled | 329 |
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| Pre-Admitted | 14 |
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| Total Number of First-Year Students | 343 |
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| Male | 164 |
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| Female | 173 |
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| Another Gender | 6 |
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Grants and Scholarships
At University of Michigan Law School, 91.11% of enrolled students received grants and/or scholarships. The average grant amount is $34,133. 3.44% of students received more than full tuition amount, and 32.93% 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 |
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| Number Received | 902 |
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| Half or Less than Tuition | 63.64% |
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| Half to Full Tuition | 32.93% |
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| Full Tuition | 1.55% |
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| More than Full Tuition | 1.88% |
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First-Year Enrollment Statistics by Gender and Race/Ethnicity
University of Michigan Law School enrolled 341 first-year students in total. Among them, 95.60% identified their race/ethnicity. By race and ethnicity, 195 White, 49 Asian, 19 Black or African American, 30 Hispanic students enrolled. By gender, 156 male and 168 female students enrolled at University of Michigan Law School.
By race and ethnicity, White has the most enrollment share at 57.18%, followed by Asian with 14.37%.
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University of Michigan Law School First-Year Enrollment Statistics by Gender and Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | Another | Unknown |
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| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.88%) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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| Asian | 49 (14.37%) | 19 | 30 | 0 | 0 |
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| Black or African American | 19 (5.57%) | 8 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
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| Hispanics | 30 (8.80%) | 14 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
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| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 (0%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| Multiracial | 33 (9.68%) | 12 | 21 | 0 | 0 |
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| White | 195 (57.18%) | 103 | 90 | 0 | 2 |
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| Unknown | 15 (4.40%) | 8 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
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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 2025, 307 students graduated from University of Michigan Law School. Of them, 294 graduates employed where bar passage required and 1 got J.D. Advantage jobs. By employed status, 301 graduates employed as full-time and 0 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 |
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| Total Graduate | 322 |
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| First-time Takers | 310
12 from prior year |
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| No Exam Takers | 4 |
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| First-time Bar Exam Passer | 296 |
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| First-time Bar Exam Pass Rate | 95.48% |
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| Average Pass Rate at Michigan Law Schools | 77.81% |
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