University of Missouri School of Law

2025 Tuition $23,877/$29,877LSAT 160GPA 3.70

Public - Columbia, Missouri

For the academic year 2024-2025, University of Missouri School of Law's tuition & fees is $23,877 for Missouri residents and $29,877 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 $45,341 for Missouri residents and $51,341 for out-of-state students.

University of Missouri School of Law Tuition & Expenses

2024-2025 Rate
Missouri Residents Tuition & Fees$23,877
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees$29,877
Books & Supplies Costs$1,800
Room & Board$11,612
Other Expenses$8,052
2025-2026 Estimates*
Missouri Residents Tuition & Fees$23,877
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees$29,877
*2025-2026 estimates based on last 2 years rate

Tuition Comparison to Similar Schools

Compared to other law schools nationwide, University of Missouri School of Law' tuition & fees is much lower than the average tuition of $50,622.
Compared to public law schools, University of Missouri School of Law' tuition & fees is lower than the average tuition of $43,661.
Compared to law schools in Missouri, its tuition is lower than the average tuition of $42,327.
The next table compares the law school tuition & fees between University of Missouri 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 Missouri School of Law$23,877$29,877
All U.S. Law Schools
Public Schools$30,475$43,661
Private Schools$55,783
Missouri Law Schools
Public Schools$29,618$29,618
Private Schools$67,744
LocationIn-StateOut-of-State
University of Missouri School of LawColumbia, MO$23,877$29,877
Florida International University College of LawMiami, FL$21,806$36,049
Florida State University College of LawTallahassee, FL$20,694$40,705
University of Iowa College of LawIowa City, IA$31,426$51,955
Wayne State University Law SchoolDetroit, MI$37,950$41,388
University of Colorado Boulder School of LawBoulder, CO$34,747$42,217

Master of Law (LL.M.) program Tuition

For the academic year 2024-2025, University of Missouri School of Law's LL.M. tuition & fees is $21,924 for Missouri residents and $21,924 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 $43,388 for Missouri residents and $43,388 for out-of-state students.
2023-2024 Rate
Missouri Residents Tuition & Fees$21,924
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees$21,924
Books & Supplies Costs$1,800
Room & Board$11,612
Other Expenses$8,052

Admission Stats and Requirements to Apply

The 2024 University of Missouri School of Law's acceptance rate is 52.49%. A total of 543 applicants applied to and 285 students were accepted. Of the admitted students, 121 enrolled finally, and the yield (i.e. enrollment rate) is 42.46%.
The next table compares University of Missouri School of Law's acceptance rate and yield to other law schools by school type and location.
ApplicantsAcceptedEnrolledAcceptance RateYield
2019-20205602949352.50%31.63%
2020-202149227311555.49%42.12%
2021-202266534413451.73%38.95%
2022-202361731712851.38%40.38%
2018-20196022908948.17%30.69%
2017-20185563018554.14%28.24%
2016-201758031910455.00%32.60%
2015-201656032910658.75%32.22%
2023-202454328512152.49%42.46%
Acceptance RateYield# of Enrolled Students
University of Missouri School of Law52.49%42.46%121
All U.S. Law Schools42.35%31.09%187
Public Schools41.36%31.47%161
Private Schools43.11%30.79%207
Missouri Law Schools42.84%35.48%161
Public Schools55.68%41.26%127
Private Schools17.16%23.92%228

LSAT Scores and GPA

The 2024 University of Missouri School of Law's LSAT score is 160%. The 75th percentile score is 162 and the 25th percentile is 155.
The 2024 University of Missouri School of Law's GPA score is 3.7%. The 75th percentile score is 3.92 and the 25th percentile is 3.35.
The next table compares University of Missouri School of Law's LSAT score and GPA to other law schools by school type and location.
75% PercentileMedian25% Percentile
2019-2020 160 157 152
2020-2021 160 158 155
2021-2022 161 159 154
2022-2023 162 160 156
2018-2019 160 157 155
2017-2018 159 157 153
2016-2017 160 158 153
2015-2016 159 157 154
2023-2024 162 160 155
75% PercentileMedian25% Percentile
2019-2020 3.84 3.64 3.32
2020-2021 3.89 3.66 3.39
2021-2022 3.86 3.69 3.52
2022-2023 3.86 3.7 3.42
2018-2019 3.7 3.49 3.04
2017-2018 3.71 3.44 3.13
2016-2017 3.72 3.48 3.17
2015-2016 3.72 3.41 3.08
2023-2024 3.92 3.7 3.35
LSAT ScoreGPA
University of Missouri School of Law1603.70
All U.S. Law Schools1593.61
Public Schools1593.64
Private Schools1583.58
Missouri Law Schools1623.73
Public Schools1573.63
Private Schools1733.95

Bar Exam Pass Rate

In 2024, 99 students out of 104 total graduates from University of Missouri School of Law took the bar exam for the first time. It includes 4graduate in prior year. Of those who took the bar exam, 86 passed, and the bar exam pass rate is 86.87%.
The next table compares University of Missouri 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
2019-20209086 7688.37% 128
2020-20218170 6795.71% 121
2021-20229288 7382.95% 128
2022-20238885 7790.59% 85
2018-20199996 8588.54% 117
2017-2018116110 9687.27% 147
2016-2017-1-1 -1-1% --
2015-2016-1-1 -1-1% --
2023-202410499 8686.87% 94
Bar Exam Pass Rate (for the first time takers)
University of Missouri School of Law86.87%
All U.S. Law Schools77%
Public Schools78%
Private Schools76%
Missouri Law Schools85%
Public Schools82%
Private Schools92%