University of Iowa College of Law

2024 Tuition $31,426/$51,955LSAT 163GPA 3.76LL.M. Tuition $30,608

Public - Iowa City, Iowa

For the academic year 2023-2024, University of Iowa College of Law's tuition & fees is $31,426 for Iowa residents and $51,955 for out-of-state students. The school offers Master of Law program and its tuition is $30,608. 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 $54,202 for Iowa residents and $74,731 for out-of-state students.

University of Iowa College of Law Tuition & Expenses

2023-2024 Rate
Iowa Residents Tuition & Fees$31,426
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees$51,955
Books & Supplies Costs$1,800
Room & Board$18,202
Other Expenses$2,774
2024-2025 Estimates*
Iowa Residents Tuition & Fees$32,754
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees$54,000
*2024-2025 estimates based on last 2 years rate

Tuition Comparison to Similar Schools

Compared to other law schools nationwide, University of Iowa College of Law' tuition & fees is comparable to the average tuition of $50,622.
Compared to public law schools, University of Iowa College of Law' tuition & fees is slightly higher than the average tuition of $43,661.
Compared to law schools in Iowa, its tuition is comparable to the average tuition of $50,183.
The next table compares the law school tuition & fees between University of Iowa College 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 Iowa College of Law$31,426$51,955
All U.S. Law Schools
Public Schools$30,475$43,661
Private Schools$55,783
Iowa Law Schools
Public Schools$51,955$51,955
Private Schools$48,410
LocationIn-StateOut-of-State
University of Iowa College of LawIowa City, IA$31,426$51,955
Davis School of Law Davis, CA$54,919$67,164
Florida International University College of LawMiami, FL$21,806$36,049
Florida State University College of LawTallahassee, FL$20,694$40,705
University of Missouri School of LawColumbia, MO$23,877$29,877
Wayne State University Law SchoolDetroit, MI$37,950$41,388

Master of Law (LL.M.) program Tuition

For the academic year 2023-2024, University of Iowa College of Law's LL.M. tuition & fees is $28,668 for Iowa residents and $32,895 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 $51,444 for Iowa residents and $55,671 for out-of-state students.
2023-2024 Rate
Iowa Residents Tuition & Fees$28,668
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees$32,895
Books & Supplies Costs$1,800
Room & Board$18,202
Other Expenses$2,774

Admission Stats and Requirements to Apply

The 2024 University of Iowa College of Law's acceptance rate is 47.71%. A total of 1,377 applicants applied to and 657 students were accepted. Of the admitted students, 153 enrolled finally, and the yield (i.e. enrollment rate) is 23.29%.
The next table compares University of Iowa College of Law's acceptance rate and yield to other law schools by school type and location.
ApplicantsAcceptedEnrolledAcceptance RateYield
2019-20201,12566915159.47%22.57%
2020-20211,06164016560.32%25.78%
2021-20221,46162115342.51%24.64%
2022-20231,41758514041.28%23.93%
2018-20191,70878414345.90%18.24%
2017-20181,52863312941.43%20.38%
2016-20171,21455513545.72%24.32%
2015-20161,21452814143.49%26.70%
2023-20241,37765715347.71%23.29%
Acceptance RateYield# of Enrolled Students
University of Iowa College of Law47.71%23.29%153
All U.S. Law Schools42.35%31.09%187
Public Schools41.36%31.47%161
Private Schools43.11%30.79%207
Iowa Law Schools58.57%28.02%133
Public Schools47.71%23.29%153
Private Schools69.42%32.75%113

LSAT Scores and GPA

The 2024 University of Iowa College of Law's LSAT score is 163%. The 75th percentile score is 165 and the 25th percentile is 160.
The 2024 University of Iowa College of Law's GPA score is 3.76%. The 75th percentile score is 3.88 and the 25th percentile is 3.54.
The next table compares University of Iowa College of Law's LSAT score and GPA to other law schools by school type and location.
75% PercentileMedian25% Percentile
2019-2020 163 161 156
2020-2021 163 161 156
2021-2022 164 163 160
2022-2023 165 163 161
2018-2019 163 161 157
2017-2018 163 161 156
2016-2017 163 161 157
2015-2016 162 161 156
2023-2024 165 163 160
75% PercentileMedian25% Percentile
2019-2020 3.77 3.64 3.41
2020-2021 3.78 3.64 3.44
2021-2022 3.83 3.69 3.5
2022-2023 3.83 3.66 3.49
2018-2019 3.77 3.61 3.45
2017-2018 3.75 3.62 3.38
2016-2017 3.79 3.61 3.44
2015-2016 3.79 3.61 3.44
2023-2024 3.88 3.76 3.54
LSAT ScoreGPA
University of Iowa College of Law1633.76
All U.S. Law Schools1593.61
Public Schools1593.64
Private Schools1583.58
Iowa Law Schools1593.63
Public Schools1633.76
Private Schools1543.49

Bar Exam Pass Rate

In 2024, 153 students out of 167 total graduates from University of Iowa College of Law took the bar exam for the first time. It includes 11graduate in prior year and 1early exam takers. Of those who took the bar exam, 136 passed, and the bar exam pass rate is 88.89%.
The next table compares University of Iowa College 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
2019-2020142135 12592.59% 92
2020-2021133125 11793.6% 146
2021-2022141132 11184.09% 1910
2022-2023161144 12284.72% 2710
2018-2019133129 11286.82% 1611
2017-201810495 8286.31% 199
2016-2017-1-1 -1-1% --
2015-2016-1-1 -1-1% --
2023-2024167153 13688.89% 2512
Bar Exam Pass Rate (for the first time takers)
University of Iowa College of Law88.89%
All U.S. Law Schools77%
Public Schools78%
Private Schools76%
Iowa Law Schools90%
Public Schools89%
Private Schools91%