University of Kansas School of Law

2024 Tuition $23,402/$29,739LSAT 160GPA 3.71LL.M. Tuition $24,000

Public - Lawrence, Kansas

For the academic year 2023-2024, University of Kansas School of Law's tuition & fees is $23,402 for Kansas residents and $29,739 for out-of-state students. The school offers Master of Law program and its tuition is $24,000. 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 $42,600 for Kansas residents and $48,937 for out-of-state students.

University of Kansas School of Law Tuition & Expenses

2023-2024 Rate
Kansas Residents Tuition & Fees$23,402
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees$29,739
Books & Supplies Costs$1,540
Room & Board$15,056
Other Expenses$2,602
2024-2025 Estimates*
Kansas Residents Tuition & Fees$24,053
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees$30,704
*2024-2025 estimates based on last 2 years rate

Tuition Comparison to Similar Schools

Compared to other law schools nationwide, University of Kansas School of Law' tuition & fees is much lower than the average tuition of $50,622.
Compared to public law schools, University of Kansas School of Law' tuition & fees is lower than the average tuition of $43,661.
Compared to law schools in Kansas, its tuition is slightly lower than the average tuition of $34,820.
The next table compares the law school tuition & fees between University of Kansas 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 Kansas School of Law$23,402$29,739
All U.S. Law Schools
Public Schools$30,475$43,661
Private Schools$55,783
Kansas Law Schools
Public Schools$34,820$34,820
Private Schools-
LocationIn-StateOut-of-State
University of Kansas School of LawLawrence, KS$23,402$29,739
Texas Tech University School of LawLubbock, TX$27,532$39,232
University of Houston Law CenterHouston, TX$34,942$50,132
University of Kentucky College of LawLexington, KY$25,748$51,380
University of California College of the Law, San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA$48,273$55,207
University of Nebraska - Lincoln College of LawLincoln, NE$16,082$37,442

Master of Law (LL.M.) program Tuition

For the academic year 2023-2024, University of Kansas School of Law's LL.M. tuition & fees is $19,008 for Kansas residents and $24,000 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 $36,660 for Kansas residents and $41,652 for out-of-state students.
2021-2022 Rate
Kansas Residents Tuition & Fees$19,008
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees$24,000
Books & Supplies Costs$1,540
Room & Board$13,774
Other Expenses$2,338

Admission Stats and Requirements to Apply

The 2024 University of Kansas School of Law's acceptance rate is 48.71%. A total of 700 applicants applied to and 341 students were accepted. Of the admitted students, 112 enrolled finally, and the yield (i.e. enrollment rate) is 32.84%.
The next table compares University of Kansas School of Law's acceptance rate and yield to other law schools by school type and location.
ApplicantsAcceptedEnrolledAcceptance RateYield
2019-202056932610457.29%31.90%
2020-20215633379759.86%28.78%
2021-202268737011953.86%32.16%
2022-202362934813555.33%38.79%
2018-201969936310551.93%28.93%
2017-201864934210452.70%30.41%
2016-201764536610756.74%29.23%
2015-201666343612665.76%28.90%
2023-202470034111248.71%32.84%
Acceptance RateYield# of Enrolled Students
University of Kansas School of Law48.71%32.84%112
All U.S. Law Schools42.35%31.09%187
Public Schools41.36%31.47%161
Private Schools43.11%30.79%207
Kansas Law Schools57.41%32.07%105
Public Schools57.41%32.07%105
Private Schools0.00%0.00%0

LSAT Scores and GPA

The 2024 University of Kansas School of Law's LSAT score is 160%. The 75th percentile score is 162 and the 25th percentile is 155.
The 2024 University of Kansas School of Law's GPA score is 3.71%. The 75th percentile score is 3.88 and the 25th percentile is 3.45.
The next table compares University of Kansas School of Law's LSAT score and GPA to other law schools by school type and location.
75% PercentileMedian25% Percentile
2019-2020 159 157 152
2020-2021 160 157 153
2021-2022 162 158 154
2022-2023 160 158 153
2018-2019 160 157 153
2017-2018 158 156 152
2016-2017 159 156 151
2015-2016 159 156 152
2023-2024 162 160 155
75% PercentileMedian25% Percentile
2019-2020 3.87 3.65 3.34
2020-2021 3.8 3.66 3.32
2021-2022 3.89 3.69 3.31
2022-2023 3.86 3.73 3.41
2018-2019 3.76 3.57 3.28
2017-2018 3.72 3.53 3.22
2016-2017 3.7 3.44 3.17
2015-2016 3.66 3.42 3.16
2023-2024 3.88 3.71 3.45
LSAT ScoreGPA
University of Kansas School of Law1603.71
All U.S. Law Schools1593.61
Public Schools1593.64
Private Schools1583.58
Kansas Law Schools1573.65
Public Schools1573.65
Private Schools00.00

Bar Exam Pass Rate

In 2024, 86 students out of 93 total graduates from University of Kansas School of Law took the bar exam for the first time. It includes 2graduate in prior year. Of those who took the bar exam, 79 passed, and the bar exam pass rate is 91.86%.
The next table compares University of Kansas 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
2019-20209896 8285.41% 1513
2020-2021101100 9191% 1413
2021-20229898 9495.92% 99
2022-202395103 8885.44% 210
2018-2019113113 9886.73% 1312
2017-2018113109 8880.73% 1712
2016-2017-1-1 -1-1% --
2015-2016-1-1 -1-1% --
2023-20249386 7991.86% 92
Bar Exam Pass Rate (for the first time takers)
University of Kansas School of Law91.86%
All U.S. Law Schools77%
Public Schools78%
Private Schools76%
Kansas Law Schools88%
Public Schools88%
Private Schools0%