Cumberland School of Law

2024 Tuition $45,236LSAT 155GPA 3.61

Private - Birmingham, Alabama

For the academic year 2023-2024, Cumberland School of Law's tuition & fees is $45,236. The tuition data is from school's bursar/financial aid page and IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education.
With indirect costs not billed by school, such as room & boards and personal living expenses, the total cost of attendance for one academic year is $73,770.

Cumberland School of Law Tuition & Expenses

2023-2024 Rate
Tuition & Fees$45,236
Books & Supplies Costs$2,400
Room & Board$22,239
Other Expenses$3,895
2024-2025 Estimates*
Tuition & Fees$46,173
*2024-2025 estimates based on last 2 years rate

Tuition Comparison to Similar Schools

Compared to other law schools nationwide, Cumberland School of Law' tuition & fees is slightly lower than the average tuition of $50,622.
Compared to private law schools, Cumberland School of Law' tuition & fees is slightly lower than the average tuition of $55,783.
Compared to law schools in Alabama, its tuition is comparable to the average tuition of $43,202.
The next table compares the law school tuition & fees between Cumberland School of Law and similar schools. The similar law schools are selected by ranking and school type, and comparison frequency by our users.
In-StateOut-of-State
Cumberland School of Law$45,236
All U.S. Law Schools
Public Schools$30,475$43,661
Private Schools$55,783
Alabama Law Schools
Public Schools$44,470$44,470
Private Schools$42,568
LocationTuition & Fees
Cumberland School of LawBirmingham, AL$45,236
Albany Law SchoolAlbany, NY$61,136
Southwestern Law SchoolLos Angeles, CA$58,392
Duquesne Kline School of LawPittsburgh, PA$55,500
Chicago-Kent College of LawChicago, IL$55,327
Gonzaga University School of LawSpokane, MA$56,227

Master of Law (LL.M.) program Tuition

For the academic year 2023-2024, Cumberland School of Law's LL.M. tuition & fees is $30,778.
With indirect costs not billed by school, such as room & boards and personal living expenses, the total cost of attendance for the LL.M. program is $59,312.
2023-2024 Rate
Tuition & Fees$30,778
Books & Supplies Costs$2,400
Room & Board$22,239
Other Expenses$3,895

Admission Stats and Requirements to Apply

The 2024 Cumberland School of Law's acceptance rate is 55.67%. A total of 697 applicants applied to and 388 students were accepted. Of the admitted students, 148 enrolled finally, and the yield (i.e. enrollment rate) is 38.14%.
The next table compares Cumberland School of Law's acceptance rate and yield to other law schools by school type and location.
ApplicantsAcceptedEnrolledAcceptance RateYield
2019-202064742815966.15%37.15%
2020-202161441514967.59%35.90%
2021-202263838715960.66%41.09%
2022-202368742714662.15%34.19%
2018-201960745014474.14%32.00%
2017-201857942414773.23%34.67%
2016-201757939614968.39%37.63%
2015-201665942915065.10%34.97%
2023-202469738814855.67%38.14%
Acceptance RateYield# of Enrolled Students
Cumberland School of Law55.67%38.14%148
All U.S. Law Schools42.35%31.09%187
Public Schools41.36%31.47%161
Private Schools43.11%30.79%207
Alabama Law Schools46.85%38.14%130
Public Schools26.62%28.51%124
Private Schools56.96%42.96%133

LSAT Scores and GPA

The 2024 Cumberland School of Law's LSAT score is 155%. The 75th percentile score is 157 and the 25th percentile is 152.
The 2024 Cumberland School of Law's GPA score is 3.61%. The 75th percentile score is 3.79 and the 25th percentile is 3.37.
The next table compares Cumberland School of Law's LSAT score and GPA to other law schools by school type and location.
75% PercentileMedian25% Percentile
2019-2020 156 153 150
2020-2021 157 152 149
2021-2022 157 154 151
2022-2023 157 155 152
2018-2019 154 151 149
2017-2018 154 151 148
2016-2017 155 152 149
2015-2016 153 151 148
2023-2024 157 155 152
75% PercentileMedian25% Percentile
2019-2020 3.65 3.48 3.25
2020-2021 3.71 3.49 3.2
2021-2022 3.76 3.54 3.24
2022-2023 3.84 3.62 3.36
2018-2019 3.57 3.31 3.1
2017-2018 3.61 3.36 3.05
2016-2017 3.59 3.31 2.92
2015-2016 3.53 3.23 2.98
2023-2024 3.79 3.61 3.37
LSAT ScoreGPA
Cumberland School of Law1553.61
All U.S. Law Schools1593.61
Public Schools1593.64
Private Schools1583.58
Alabama Law Schools1573.59
Public Schools1673.95
Private Schools1533.41

Bar Exam Pass Rate

In 2024, 134 students out of 138 total graduates from Cumberland School of Law took the bar exam for the first time. It includes 7graduate in prior year. Of those who took the bar exam, 105 passed, and the bar exam pass rate is 78.36%.
The next table compares Cumberland School of Law's bar exam pass rate to other law schools by school type and location. The pass rate is for whom took the bar exam for the first time.
GraduatesBar Exam TakersBar Exam PassersPass RateEarly Takers / Takers From Prior YearNo Takers / No Information
2019-2020138138 11482.61% 1313
2020-2021141134 10779.85% 1710
2021-2022121126 9071.43% 1015
2022-2023149141 11883.69% 124
2018-2019144132 9370.45% 3320
2017-2018151143 9163.64% 2920
2016-2017-1-1 -1-1% --
2015-2016-1-1 -1-1% --
2023-2024138134 10578.36% 117
Bar Exam Pass Rate (for the first time takers)
Cumberland School of Law78.36%
All U.S. Law Schools77%
Public Schools78%
Private Schools76%
Alabama Law Schools79%
Public Schools91%
Private Schools73%