University of Kentucky College of Law

2023 Tuition $25,748/$51,380LSAT 157GPA 3.67

Public - Lexington, Kentucky

For the academic year 2022-2023, University of Kentucky College of Law's tuition & fees is $25,748 for Kentucky residents and $51,380 for out-of-state students. 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 $51,616 for Kentucky residents and $77,248 for out-of-state students.

University of Kentucky College of Law Tuition & Expenses

2022-2023 Rate
Kentucky Residents Tuition & Fees$25,748
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees$51,380
Books & Supplies Costs$1,500
Room & Board$20,102
Other Expenses$4,266
2023-2024 Estimates*
Kentucky Residents Tuition & Fees$26,289
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees$51,386
*2023-2024 estimates based on last 2 years rate

Tuition Comparison to Similar Schools

Compared to other law schools nationwide, University of Kentucky College of Law' tuition & fees is comparable to the average tuition of $50,622.
Compared to public law schools, University of Kentucky College of Law' tuition & fees is slightly higher than the average tuition of $43,661.
Compared to law schools in Kentucky, its tuition is slightly higher than the average tuition of $44,773.
The next table compares the law school tuition & fees between University of Kentucky 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 Kentucky College of Law$25,748$51,380
All U.S. Law Schools
Public Schools$30,475$43,661
Private Schools$55,783
Kentucky Law Schools
Public Schools$44,773$44,773
Private Schools-
LocationIn-StateOut-of-State
University of Kentucky College of LawLexington, KY$25,748$51,380
University of Kansas School of LawLawrence, KS$23,402$29,739
University of Houston Law CenterHouston, TX$34,942$50,132
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
University of Montana School of LawMissoula, MT$26,983$54,449

Admission Stats and Requirements to Apply

The 2024 University of Kentucky College of Law's acceptance rate is 52.54%. A total of 1,043 applicants applied to and 548 students were accepted. Of the admitted students, 152 enrolled finally, and the yield (i.e. enrollment rate) is 27.74%.
The next table compares University of Kentucky College of Law's acceptance rate and yield to other law schools by school type and location.
ApplicantsAcceptedEnrolledAcceptance RateYield
2019-202078238810049.62%25.77%
2020-202168941813160.67%31.34%
2021-202287039813945.75%34.92%
2022-202382241211950.12%28.88%
2018-201983740214448.03%35.82%
2017-201892239811243.17%28.14%
2016-201775749817965.79%35.94%
2015-201669641911360.20%26.97%
2023-20241,04354815252.54%27.74%
Acceptance RateYield# of Enrolled Students
University of Kentucky College of Law52.54%27.74%152
All U.S. Law Schools42.35%31.09%187
Public Schools41.36%31.47%161
Private Schools43.11%30.79%207
Kentucky Law Schools62.23%31.19%139
Public Schools62.23%31.19%139
Private Schools0.00%0.00%0

LSAT Scores and GPA

The 2024 University of Kentucky College of Law's LSAT score is 157%. The 75th percentile score is 160 and the 25th percentile is 155.
The 2024 University of Kentucky College of Law's GPA score is 3.67%. The 75th percentile score is 3.87 and the 25th percentile is 3.35.
The next table compares University of Kentucky College of Law's LSAT score and GPA to other law schools by school type and location.
75% PercentileMedian25% Percentile
2019-2020 158 155 154
2020-2021 158 155 152
2021-2022 160 157 155
2022-2023 160 157 155
2018-2019 157 155 152
2017-2018 158 156 153
2016-2017 157 154 151
2015-2016 158 155 152
2023-2024 160 157 155
75% PercentileMedian25% Percentile
2019-2020 3.8 3.62 3.36
2020-2021 3.75 3.54 3.28
2021-2022 3.84 3.62 3.36
2022-2023 3.84 3.68 3.4
2018-2019 3.73 3.46 3.22
2017-2018 3.73 3.46 3.12
2016-2017 3.74 3.49 3.23
2015-2016 3.69 3.42 3.17
2023-2024 3.87 3.67 3.35
LSAT ScoreGPA
University of Kentucky College of Law1573.67
All U.S. Law Schools1593.61
Public Schools1593.64
Private Schools1583.58
Kentucky Law Schools1553.53
Public Schools1553.53
Private Schools00.00

Bar Exam Pass Rate

In 2024, 124 students out of 132 total graduates from University of Kentucky College of Law took the bar exam for the first time. It includes 10graduate in prior year. Of those who took the bar exam, 92 passed, and the bar exam pass rate is 74.19%.
The next table compares University of Kentucky 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
2019-2020168160 11873.75% 124
2020-202111389 8191.01% 317
2021-2022130127 10481.89% 1815
2022-20238676 6382.89% 155
2018-2019110116 9178.45% 712
2017-2018146139 10676.26% 146
2016-2017-1-1 -1-1% --
2015-2016-1-1 -1-1% --
2023-2024132124 9274.19% 1810
Bar Exam Pass Rate (for the first time takers)
University of Kentucky College of Law74.19%
All U.S. Law Schools77%
Public Schools78%
Private Schools76%
Kentucky Law Schools78%
Public Schools78%
Private Schools0%