2024-2025 Tuition & Fees
University of North Carolina School of Law's 2025 tuition & fees is $29,696 for North Carolina residents and $51,486 for others. The law school tuition is increased by
6.81% from last year.
For law school students, the average living costs including room & board, books, and other personal expenses is $25,678. Including living costs and tuition & fees, the total costs of attendance of University of North Carolina School of Law is $77,164.
The following table summarizes the tuition & fees, and other college costs for University of North Carolina School of Law.
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University of North Carolina School of Law 2025 Tuition & Fees
| 2024 | 2025 |
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| North Carolina Residents | Out-of-State | North Carolina Residents | Out-of-State |
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| Law School Tuition |
$27,972 | $48,204 |
$29,696
6.16% | $51,486
6.81% |
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| Living Costs |
$24,638 |
$25,678
4.22% |
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| Room & Board | $21,528 | $22,488 |
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| Books & Supplies | $1,290 | $1,290 |
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| Personal Expenses | $1,820 | $1,900 |
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| COA | $52,610 | $72,842 |
$55,374
5.25% | $77,164
5.93% |
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| Grants / Scholarships | $15,000 | $15,000 |
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| COA after receiving aid | $37,610 | $62,164 |
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LSAT Scores and GPA
The average GPA is 3.78 and the average LSAT score is 166 for 2024 University of North Carolina School of Law admission. The GPA and LSAT scores are the average value of submitted scores from 179 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 North Carolina School of Law Average GPA and LSAT scores
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
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| GPA | 3.61 | 3.78 | 3.9 |
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| LSAT Scores | 162 | 166 | 167 |
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Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2023-2024, total 2,815 students have applied to University of North Carolina School of Law and 458 students have accepted to get into the school. Among the admitted students, 174 students finally have enrolled into the school. The acceptance rate is 16.27% and the yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 37.99% at University of North Carolina School of Law. With 5 pre-admitted students, total 179 first-year students enrolled in University of North Carolina School of Law.
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University of North Carolina School of Law Admission Stats - Applicants, Admitted, and Enrolled
| Number of Students |
|---|
| Applicants | 2,815 |
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| Admitted | 458 |
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| Enrolled | 174 |
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| Acceptance Rate | 16.27% |
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| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 37.99% |
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| Pre-Admitted | 5 |
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| Total Number of First-Year Students | 179
71 men, 107 women
All full-time students |
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Bar Exam Pass Rate
Last year, total 176 students took the bar exam first time at University of North Carolina School of Law. Among them, 165 students passed the exam and the bar exam pass rate is 93.75%. For reference, the average pass rate at North Carolina law schools is 73.27%. The following table shows the bar exam pass rate for first time exam takers at University of North Carolina School of Law.
In 2023, 208 students graduated from University of North Carolina School of Law. Of them, 177 graduates employed where bar passage required and 20 got J.D. Advantage jobs. By employed status, 197 graduates employed as full-time and 0 employed as part-time status. Check more employment statistics at University of North Carolina School of Law employement summary page.
University of North Carolina School of Law Bar Exam Pass Rate for First-time Takers
| Number of Students / Percentage |
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| Total Graduate | 192 |
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| First-time Takers | 176
6 from prior year |
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| No Exam Takers | 16 |
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| First-time Bar Exam Passer | 165 |
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| First-time Bar Exam Pass Rate | 93.75% |
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| Average Pass Rate at North Carolina Law Schools | 73.27% |
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Grants and Scholarships
At University of North Carolina School of Law, 86.49% of enrolled students received grants and/or scholarships. The average grant amount is $15,000. 5.86% of students received more than full tuition amount, and 56.45% received more than half, but not the full tuition amount.
You can view more detailed financial aid statistics at University of North Carolina School of Law costs and financial aid page.
Grants and Scholarships Statistics
| Amounts / Percentage |
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| Number Received | 512 |
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| Half or Less than Tuition | 37.70% |
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| Half to Full Tuition | 56.45% |
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| Full Tuition | 2.34% |
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| More than Full Tuition | 3.52% |
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