University of Mississippi School of Law

2024 Tuition $18,470/$38,880LSAT 157GPA 3.62

Public - University, Mississippi

For the academic year 2023-2024, University of Mississippi School of Law's tuition & fees is $18,470 for Mississippi residents and $38,880 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 $40,770 for Mississippi residents and $61,180 for out-of-state students.

University of Mississippi School of Law Tuition & Expenses

2023-2024 Rate
Mississippi Residents Tuition & Fees$18,470
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees$38,880
Books & Supplies Costs$1,000
Room & Board$17,300
Other Expenses$4,000
2024-2025 Estimates*
Mississippi Residents Tuition & Fees$19,198
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees$39,953
*2024-2025 estimates based on last 2 years rate

Tuition Comparison to Similar Schools

Compared to other law schools nationwide, University of Mississippi School of Law' tuition & fees is lower than the average tuition of $50,622.
Compared to public law schools, University of Mississippi School of Law' tuition & fees is slightly lower than the average tuition of $43,661.
Compared to law schools in Mississippi, its tuition is comparable to the average tuition of $39,261.
The next table compares the law school tuition & fees between University of Mississippi 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 Mississippi School of Law$18,470$38,880
All U.S. Law Schools
Public Schools$30,475$43,661
Private Schools$55,783
Mississippi Law Schools
Public Schools$38,880$38,880
Private Schools$39,642
LocationIn-StateOut-of-State
University of Mississippi School of LawUniversity, MS$18,470$38,880
William S. Boyd School of LawLas Vegas, NV$30,748$44,552
Louis D. Brandeis School of LawLouisville, LA$25,400$30,400
Paul M. Hebert Law CenterBaton Rouge, LA$23,665$39,105
University of New Mexico School of LawAlbuquerque, NM$20,674$44,158
James E. Rogers College of LawTucson, AZ$25,353$29,988

Master of Law (LL.M.) program Tuition

For the academic year 2023-2024, University of Mississippi School of Law's LL.M. tuition & fees is $19,880 for Mississippi residents and $38,880 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 $42,180 for Mississippi residents and $61,180 for out-of-state students.
2023-2024 Rate
Mississippi Residents Tuition & Fees$19,880
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees$38,880
Books & Supplies Costs$1,000
Room & Board$17,300
Other Expenses$4,000

Admission Stats and Requirements to Apply

The 2024 University of Mississippi School of Law's acceptance rate is 43.53%. A total of 1,082 applicants applied to and 471 students were accepted. Of the admitted students, 166 enrolled finally, and the yield (i.e. enrollment rate) is 35.24%.
The next table compares University of Mississippi School of Law's acceptance rate and yield to other law schools by school type and location.
ApplicantsAcceptedEnrolledAcceptance RateYield
2019-202095939215640.88%39.80%
2020-202195440316442.24%40.69%
2021-20221,04238918037.33%46.27%
2022-20231,07844317641.09%39.73%
2018-20191,05345314543.02%32.01%
2017-201882436911344.78%30.62%
2016-201778235210845.01%30.68%
2015-201673635414548.10%40.96%
2023-20241,08247116643.53%35.24%
Acceptance RateYield# of Enrolled Students
University of Mississippi School of Law43.53%35.24%166
All U.S. Law Schools42.35%31.09%187
Public Schools41.36%31.47%161
Private Schools43.11%30.79%207
Mississippi Law Schools55.47%30.74%147
Public Schools43.53%35.24%166
Private Schools67.41%26.24%127

LSAT Scores and GPA

The 2024 University of Mississippi School of Law's LSAT score is 157%. The 75th percentile score is 159 and the 25th percentile is 152.
The 2024 University of Mississippi School of Law's GPA score is 3.62%. The 75th percentile score is 3.82 and the 25th percentile is 3.32.
The next table compares University of Mississippi School of Law's LSAT score and GPA to other law schools by school type and location.
75% PercentileMedian25% Percentile
2019-2020 157 155 151
2020-2021 158 156 152
2021-2022 159 156 153
2022-2023 160 157 153
2018-2019 157 155 150
2017-2018 157 155 149
2016-2017 157 155 150
2015-2016 157 155 151
2023-2024 159 157 152
75% PercentileMedian25% Percentile
2019-2020 3.75 3.48 3.16
2020-2021 3.72 3.51 3.18
2021-2022 3.8 3.56 3.16
2022-2023 3.81 3.54 3.27
2018-2019 3.65 3.46 3.11
2017-2018 3.72 3.49 3.23
2016-2017 3.61 3.45 3.18
2015-2016 3.65 3.41 3.04
2023-2024 3.82 3.62 3.32
LSAT ScoreGPA
University of Mississippi School of Law1573.62
All U.S. Law Schools1593.61
Public Schools1593.64
Private Schools1583.58
Mississippi Law Schools1543.48
Public Schools1573.62
Private Schools1503.33

Bar Exam Pass Rate

In 2024, 156 students out of 155 total graduates from University of Mississippi School of Law took the bar exam for the first time. It includes 28graduate in prior year and 1early exam takers. Of those who took the bar exam, 115 passed, and the bar exam pass rate is 73.72%.
The next table compares University of Mississippi 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
2019-20209992 7076.09% 2417
2020-202111790 7583.7% 4216
2021-2022144149 10469.8% 2833
2022-2023147131 8564.89% 3620
2018-2019115116 8270.69% 3434
2017-2018120121 9780.17% 3737
2016-2017-1-1 -1-1% --
2015-2016-1-1 -1-1% --
2023-2024155156 11573.72% 2729
Bar Exam Pass Rate (for the first time takers)
University of Mississippi School of Law73.72%
All U.S. Law Schools77%
Public Schools78%
Private Schools76%
Mississippi Law Schools74%
Public Schools74%
Private Schools75%