2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

University of Nebraska - Lincoln College of Law's 2024 tuition & fees is $16,082 for Nebraska residents and $37,442 for others. The law school tuition is increased by
3.18% from last year.

For law school students, the average living costs including room & board, books, and other personal expenses is $21,894. Including living costs and tuition & fees, the total costs of attendance of University of Nebraska - Lincoln College of Law is $59,336.

The following table summarizes the tuition & fees, and other college costs for University of Nebraska - Lincoln College of Law.

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University of Nebraska - Lincoln College of Law 2024 Tuition & Fees
20232024
Nebraska ResidentsOut-of-StateNebraska ResidentsOut-of-State
Law School Tuition $15,648$36,288 $16,082
2.77%
$37,442
3.18%
Living Costs $19,000 $21,894
15.23%
Room & Board$15,542$18,316
Books & Supplies$2,000$2,000
Personal Expenses$1,458$1,578
COA$34,648$55,288 $37,976
9.61%
$59,336
7.32%
Grants / Scholarships$15,176$16,068
COA after receiving aid$19,472$43,268

LSAT Scores and GPA

The average GPA is 3.75 and the average LSAT score is 158 for 2024 University of Nebraska - Lincoln College of Law admission. The GPA and LSAT scores are the average value of submitted scores from 147 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 Nebraska - Lincoln College of Law Average GPA and LSAT scores
25th Percentile50th Percentile75th Percentile
GPA3.473.753.94
LSAT Scores154158160

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-2024, total 736 students have applied to University of Nebraska - Lincoln College of Law and 485 students have accepted to get into the school. Among the admitted students, 147 students finally have enrolled into the school. The acceptance rate is 65.90% and the yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 30.31% at University of Nebraska - Lincoln College of Law. With 3 pre-admitted students, total 150 first-year students enrolled in University of Nebraska - Lincoln College of Law.

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University of Nebraska - Lincoln College of Law Admission Stats - Applicants, Admitted, and Enrolled
Number of Students
Applicants736
Admitted485
Enrolled147
Acceptance Rate65.90%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)30.31%
Pre-Admitted3
Total Number of First-Year Students150
82 men, 66 women
All full-time students

Bar Exam Pass Rate

Last year, total 127 students took the bar exam first time at University of Nebraska - Lincoln College of Law. Among them, 109 students passed the exam and the bar exam pass rate is 85.83%. For reference, the average pass rate at Nebraska law schools is 80.15%. The following table shows the bar exam pass rate for first time exam takers at University of Nebraska - Lincoln College of Law.

In 2023, 110 students graduated from University of Nebraska - Lincoln College of Law. Of them, 88 graduates employed where bar passage required and 12 got J.D. Advantage jobs. By employed status, 98 graduates employed as full-time and 3 employed as part-time status. Check more employment statistics at University of Nebraska - Lincoln College of Law employement summary page.

University of Nebraska - Lincoln College of Law Bar Exam Pass Rate for First-time Takers
Number of Students / Percentage
Total Graduate140
First-time Takers127
6 from prior year
No Exam Takers19
First-time Bar Exam Passer109
First-time Bar Exam Pass Rate85.83%
Average Pass Rate at Nebraska Law Schools80.15%

Grants and Scholarships

At University of Nebraska - Lincoln College of Law, 84.21% of enrolled students received grants and/or scholarships. The average grant amount is $16,068. 40.76% of students received more than full tuition amount, and 45.92% received more than half, but not the full tuition amount.

You can view more detailed financial aid statistics at University of Nebraska - Lincoln College of Law costs and financial aid page.

Grants and Scholarships Statistics
Amounts / Percentage
Number Received368
Half or Less than Tuition13.32%
Half to Full Tuition45.92%
Full Tuition20.65%
More than Full Tuition20.11%