University of Colorado Boulder School of Law

2024 Tuition $34,747/$42,217LSAT 164GPA 3.81LL.M. Tuition $35,784

Public - Boulder, Colorado

For the academic year 2023-2024, University of Colorado Boulder School of Law's tuition & fees is $34,747 for Colorado residents and $42,217 for out-of-state students. The school offers Master of Law program and its tuition is $35,784. 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 $56,357 for Colorado residents and $63,827 for out-of-state students.

University of Colorado Boulder School of Law Tuition & Expenses

2023-2024 Rate
Colorado Residents Tuition & Fees$34,747
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees$42,217
Books & Supplies Costs$1,460
Room & Board$18,540
Other Expenses$1,610
2024-2025 Estimates*
Colorado Residents Tuition & Fees$36,120
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees$43,890
*2024-2025 estimates based on last 2 years rate

Tuition Comparison to Similar Schools

Compared to other law schools nationwide, University of Colorado Boulder School of Law' tuition & fees is slightly lower than the average tuition of $50,622.
Compared to public law schools, University of Colorado Boulder School of Law' tuition & fees is comparable to the average tuition of $43,661.
Compared to law schools in Colorado, its tuition is slightly lower than the average tuition of $52,401.
The next table compares the law school tuition & fees between University of Colorado Boulder 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
University of Colorado Boulder School of Law$34,747$42,217
All U.S. Law Schools
Public Schools$30,475$43,661
Private Schools$55,783
Colorado Law Schools
Public Schools$42,217$42,217
Private Schools$62,585
LocationIn-StateOut-of-State
University of Colorado Boulder School of LawBoulder, CO$34,747$42,217
Florida State University College of LawTallahassee, FL$20,694$40,705
University of Iowa College of LawIowa City, IA$31,426$51,955
University of Missouri School of LawColumbia, MO$23,877$29,877
Wayne State University Law SchoolDetroit, MI$37,950$41,388
University of Tennessee College of LawKnoxville, TN$20,408$39,152

Master of Law (LL.M.) program Tuition

For the academic year 2023-2024, University of Colorado Boulder School of Law's LL.M. tuition & fees is $29,328 for Colorado residents and $37,658 for out-of-state students.
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 $54,204 for Colorado residents and $62,534 for out-of-state students.
2023-2024 Rate
Colorado Residents Tuition & Fees$29,328
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees$37,658
Books & Supplies Costs$1,460
Room & Board$23,416

Admission Stats and Requirements to Apply

The 2024 University of Colorado Boulder School of Law's acceptance rate is 34.24%. A total of 2,807 applicants applied to and 961 students were accepted. Of the admitted students, 161 enrolled finally, and the yield (i.e. enrollment rate) is 16.75%.
The next table compares University of Colorado Boulder School of Law's acceptance rate and yield to other law schools by school type and location.
ApplicantsAcceptedEnrolledAcceptance RateYield
2019-20203,1871,10717534.73%15.81%
2020-20212,7921,01917636.50%17.27%
2021-20223,7481,03815727.69%15.13%
2022-20233,2211,00615531.23%15.41%
2018-20193,5811,21016833.79%13.88%
2017-20183,0741,06618734.68%17.54%
2016-20173,2801,12417034.27%15.12%
2015-20162,3841,10320446.27%18.50%
2023-20242,80796116134.24%16.75%
Acceptance RateYield# of Enrolled Students
University of Colorado Boulder School of Law34.24%16.75%161
All U.S. Law Schools42.35%31.09%187
Public Schools41.36%31.47%161
Private Schools43.11%30.79%207
Colorado Law Schools42.31%20.67%214
Public Schools34.24%16.75%161
Private Schools50.37%24.59%267

LSAT Scores and GPA

The 2024 University of Colorado Boulder School of Law's LSAT score is 164%. The 75th percentile score is 166 and the 25th percentile is 159.
The 2024 University of Colorado Boulder School of Law's GPA score is 3.81%. The 75th percentile score is 3.92 and the 25th percentile is 3.51.
The next table compares University of Colorado Boulder School of Law's LSAT score and GPA to other law schools by school type and location.
75% PercentileMedian25% Percentile
2019-2020 165 163 157
2020-2021 164 163 158
2021-2022 166 164 160
2022-2023 166 164 159
2018-2019 164 162 156
2017-2018 163 161 155
2016-2017 164 162 156
2015-2016 163 161 157
2023-2024 166 164 159
75% PercentileMedian25% Percentile
2019-2020 3.81 3.61 3.36
2020-2021 3.77 3.65 3.39
2021-2022 3.77 3.61 3.38
2022-2023 3.83 3.72 3.45
2018-2019 3.82 3.71 3.41
2017-2018 3.81 3.65 3.32
2016-2017 3.79 3.69 3.37
2015-2016 3.77 3.6 3.28
2023-2024 3.92 3.81 3.51
LSAT ScoreGPA
University of Colorado Boulder School of Law1643.81
All U.S. Law Schools1593.61
Public Schools1593.64
Private Schools1583.58
Colorado Law Schools1623.70
Public Schools1643.81
Private Schools1603.58

Bar Exam Pass Rate

In 2024, 175 students out of 171 total graduates from University of Colorado Boulder School of Law took the bar exam for the first time. It includes 14graduate in prior year. Of those who took the bar exam, 142 passed, and the bar exam pass rate is 81.14%.
The next table compares University of Colorado Boulder 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
2019-2020154152 13387.5% 1412
2020-2021182151 13891.39% 376
2021-2022170172 14684.48% 2325
2022-2023161160 13584.38% 2019
2018-2019167163 14387.73% 127
2017-2018180177 14481.36% 128
2016-2017-1-1 -1-1% --
2015-2016-1-1 -1-1% --
2023-2024171175 14281.14% 1014
Bar Exam Pass Rate (for the first time takers)
University of Colorado Boulder School of Law81.14%
All U.S. Law Schools77%
Public Schools78%
Private Schools76%
Colorado Law Schools81%
Public Schools81%
Private Schools82%