University of Nebraska - Lincoln College of Law

2024 Tuition $16,082/$37,442LSAT 158GPA 3.75

Public - Lincoln, Nebraska

For the academic year 2023-2024, University of Nebraska - Lincoln College of Law's tuition & fees is $16,082 for Nebraska residents and $37,442 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 $37,976 for Nebraska residents and $59,336 for out-of-state students.

University of Nebraska - Lincoln College of Law Tuition & Expenses

2023-2024 Rate
Nebraska Residents Tuition & Fees$16,082
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees$37,442
Books & Supplies Costs$2,000
Room & Board$18,316
Other Expenses$1,578
2024-2025 Estimates*
Nebraska Residents Tuition & Fees$16,528
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees$38,633
*2024-2025 estimates based on last 2 years rate

Tuition Comparison to Similar Schools

Compared to other law schools nationwide, University of Nebraska - Lincoln College of Law' tuition & fees is lower than the average tuition of $50,622.
Compared to public law schools, University of Nebraska - Lincoln College of Law' tuition & fees is slightly lower than the average tuition of $43,661.
Compared to law schools in Nebraska, its tuition is slightly lower than the average tuition of $44,436.
The next table compares the law school tuition & fees between University of Nebraska - Lincoln 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 Nebraska - Lincoln College of Law$16,082$37,442
All U.S. Law Schools
Public Schools$30,475$43,661
Private Schools$55,783
Nebraska Law Schools
Public Schools$37,442$37,442
Private Schools$51,430
LocationIn-StateOut-of-State
University of Nebraska - Lincoln College of LawLincoln, NE$16,082$37,442
University of Kansas School of LawLawrence, KS$23,402$29,739
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 Montana School of LawMissoula, MT$26,983$54,449

Admission Stats and Requirements to Apply

The 2024 University of Nebraska - Lincoln College of Law's acceptance rate is 65.90%. A total of 736 applicants applied to and 485 students were accepted. Of the admitted students, 147 enrolled finally, and the yield (i.e. enrollment rate) is 30.31%.
The next table compares University of Nebraska - Lincoln College of Law's acceptance rate and yield to other law schools by school type and location.
ApplicantsAcceptedEnrolledAcceptance RateYield
2019-202073138914253.21%36.50%
2020-202169045712866.23%28.01%
2021-202279749915862.61%31.66%
2022-202376346514460.94%30.97%
2018-201957637413464.93%35.83%
2017-201857734513159.79%37.97%
2016-201757732813256.85%40.24%
2015-201654533910262.20%30.09%
2023-202473648514765.90%30.31%
Acceptance RateYield# of Enrolled Students
University of Nebraska - Lincoln College of Law65.90%30.31%147
All U.S. Law Schools42.35%31.09%187
Public Schools41.36%31.47%161
Private Schools43.11%30.79%207
Nebraska Law Schools68.63%29.95%138
Public Schools65.90%30.31%147
Private Schools71.36%29.59%129

LSAT Scores and GPA

The 2024 University of Nebraska - Lincoln College of Law's LSAT score is 158%. The 75th percentile score is 160 and the 25th percentile is 154.
The 2024 University of Nebraska - Lincoln College of Law's GPA score is 3.75%. The 75th percentile score is 3.94 and the 25th percentile is 3.47.
The next table compares University of Nebraska - Lincoln College of Law's LSAT score and GPA to other law schools by school type and location.
75% PercentileMedian25% Percentile
2019-2020 160 157 154
2020-2021 159 156 153
2021-2022 161 158 155
2022-2023 161 158 155
2018-2019 160 156 153
2017-2018 158 156 154
2016-2017 159 156 154
2015-2016 158 156 152
2023-2024 160 158 154
75% PercentileMedian25% Percentile
2019-2020 3.91 3.73 3.51
2020-2021 3.9 3.63 3.37
2021-2022 3.95 3.64 3.38
2022-2023 3.91 3.72 3.41
2018-2019 3.84 3.66 3.39
2017-2018 3.85 3.72 3.42
2016-2017 3.91 3.69 3.41
2015-2016 3.85 3.65 3.4
2023-2024 3.94 3.75 3.47
LSAT ScoreGPA
University of Nebraska - Lincoln College of Law1583.75
All U.S. Law Schools1593.61
Public Schools1593.64
Private Schools1583.58
Nebraska Law Schools1553.55
Public Schools1583.75
Private Schools1523.35

Bar Exam Pass Rate

In 2024, 126 students out of 124 total graduates from University of Nebraska - Lincoln College of Law took the bar exam for the first time. It includes 16graduate in prior year. Of those who took the bar exam, 96 passed, and the bar exam pass rate is 76.19%.
The next table compares University of Nebraska - Lincoln 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
2019-2020117115 10187.83% 1210
2020-2021118102 9391.17% 182
2021-2022112113 9079.65% 1112
2022-2023140127 10985.83% 196
2018-20199397 8789.69% 47
2017-2018119103 9289.32% 214
2016-2017-1-1 -1-1% --
2015-2016-1-1 -1-1% --
2023-2024124126 9676.19% 1416
Bar Exam Pass Rate (for the first time takers)
University of Nebraska - Lincoln College of Law76.19%
All U.S. Law Schools77%
Public Schools78%
Private Schools76%
Nebraska Law Schools71%
Public Schools76%
Private Schools65%