University of New Mexico School of Law

2024 Tuition $20,674/$44,158LSAT 155GPA 3.61

Public - Albuquerque, New Mexico

For the academic year 2023-2024, University of New Mexico School of Law's tuition & fees is $20,674 for New Mexico residents and $44,158 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 $40,332 for New Mexico residents and $63,816 for out-of-state students.

University of New Mexico School of Law Tuition & Expenses

2023-2024 Rate
New Mexico Residents Tuition & Fees$20,674
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees$44,158
Books & Supplies Costs$1,476
Room & Board$14,104
Other Expenses$4,078
2024-2025 Estimates*
New Mexico Residents Tuition & Fees$21,670
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees$45,487
*2024-2025 estimates based on last 2 years rate

Tuition Comparison to Similar Schools

Compared to other law schools nationwide, University of New Mexico School of Law' tuition & fees is slightly lower than the average tuition of $50,622.
Compared to public law schools, University of New Mexico School of Law' tuition & fees is comparable to the average tuition of $43,661.
Compared to law schools in New Mexico, its tuition is comparable to the average tuition of $44,158.
The next table compares the law school tuition & fees between University of New Mexico 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 New Mexico School of Law$20,674$44,158
All U.S. Law Schools
Public Schools$30,475$43,661
Private Schools$55,783
New Mexico Law Schools
Public Schools$44,158$44,158
Private Schools-
LocationIn-StateOut-of-State
University of New Mexico School of LawAlbuquerque, NM$20,674$44,158
Louis D. Brandeis School of LawLouisville, LA$25,400$30,400
University of Mississippi School of LawUniversity, MS$18,470$38,880
Paul M. Hebert Law CenterBaton Rouge, LA$23,665$39,105
James E. Rogers College of LawTucson, AZ$25,353$29,988
University of Cincinnati College of LawCincinnati, OH$24,010$29,010

Admission Stats and Requirements to Apply

The 2024 University of New Mexico School of Law's acceptance rate is 53.48%. A total of 445 applicants applied to and 238 students were accepted. Of the admitted students, 89 enrolled finally, and the yield (i.e. enrollment rate) is 37.39%.
The next table compares University of New Mexico School of Law's acceptance rate and yield to other law schools by school type and location.
ApplicantsAcceptedEnrolledAcceptance RateYield
2019-20205182328144.79%34.91%
2020-20215022329446.22%40.52%
2021-202248625010551.44%42.00%
2022-20234742239747.05%43.50%
2018-201958528010347.86%36.79%
2017-201868432712047.81%36.70%
2016-201762927211243.24%41.18%
2015-201671930011141.72%37.00%
2023-20244452388953.48%37.39%
Acceptance RateYield# of Enrolled Students
University of New Mexico School of Law53.48%37.39%89
All U.S. Law Schools42.35%31.09%187
Public Schools41.36%31.47%161
Private Schools43.11%30.79%207
New Mexico Law Schools53.48%37.39%89
Public Schools53.48%37.39%89
Private Schools0.00%0.00%0

LSAT Scores and GPA

The 2024 University of New Mexico School of Law's LSAT score is 155%. The 75th percentile score is 160 and the 25th percentile is 151.
The 2024 University of New Mexico School of Law's GPA score is 3.61%. The 75th percentile score is 3.72 and the 25th percentile is 3.36.
The next table compares University of New Mexico 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 158 155 150
2021-2022 159 156 152
2022-2023 160 156 152
2018-2019 156 153 151
2017-2018 156 153 151
2016-2017 157 153 150
2015-2016 157 154 150
2023-2024 160 155 151
75% PercentileMedian25% Percentile
2019-2020 3.72 3.47 3.16
2020-2021 3.73 3.5 3.22
2021-2022 3.83 3.61 3.37
2022-2023 3.74 3.5 3.22
2018-2019 3.64 3.4 3.09
2017-2018 3.67 3.45 3.14
2016-2017 3.67 3.47 3.2
2015-2016 3.73 3.47 3.21
2023-2024 3.72 3.61 3.36
LSAT ScoreGPA
University of New Mexico School of Law1553.61
All U.S. Law Schools1593.61
Public Schools1593.64
Private Schools1583.58
New Mexico Law Schools1553.61
Public Schools1553.61
Private Schools00.00

Bar Exam Pass Rate

In 2024, 94 students out of 101 total graduates from University of New Mexico School of Law took the bar exam for the first time. It includes 16graduate in prior year. Of those who took the bar exam, 77 passed, and the bar exam pass rate is 81.91%.
The next table compares University of New Mexico 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
2019-2020114118 9580.51% 1923
2020-2021121106 9185.85% 2712
2021-2022100108 8780.55% 1422
2022-20238374 6081.08% 2112
2018-201911099 8888.89% 3119
2017-2018114112 8071.43% 2320
2016-2017-1-1 -1-1% --
2015-2016-1-1 -1-1% --
2023-202410194 7781.91% 2316
Bar Exam Pass Rate (for the first time takers)
University of New Mexico School of Law81.91%
All U.S. Law Schools77%
Public Schools78%
Private Schools76%
New Mexico Law Schools82%
Public Schools82%
Private Schools0%