University of North Dakota School of Law

2024 Tuition $17,396/$32,648LSAT 150GPA 3.37

Public - Grand Forks, North Dakota

For the academic year 2023-2024, University of North Dakota School of Law's tuition & fees is $17,396 for North Dakota residents and $32,648 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 $31,796 for North Dakota residents and $47,048 for out-of-state students.

University of North Dakota School of Law Tuition & Expenses

2023-2024 Rate
North Dakota Residents Tuition & Fees$17,396
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees$32,648
Books & Supplies Costs$1,000
Room & Board$8,600
Other Expenses$4,800
2024-2025 Estimates*
North Dakota Residents Tuition & Fees$17,836
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees$33,082
*2024-2025 estimates based on last 2 years rate

Tuition Comparison to Similar Schools

Compared to other law schools nationwide, University of North Dakota School of Law' tuition & fees is lower than the average tuition of $50,622.
Compared to public law schools, University of North Dakota School of Law' tuition & fees is lower than the average tuition of $43,661.
Compared to law schools in North Dakota, its tuition is comparable to the average tuition of $32,648.
The next table compares the law school tuition & fees between University of North Dakota 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 North Dakota School of Law$17,396$32,648
All U.S. Law Schools
Public Schools$30,475$43,661
Private Schools$55,783
North Dakota Law Schools
Public Schools$32,648$32,648
Private Schools-
LocationIn-StateOut-of-State
University of North Dakota School of LawGrand Forks, ND$17,396$32,648
University of Toledo College of LawToledo, OH$25,284$25,484
Rutgers Law School - Camden campusCamden, NJ$32,062$46,695
University of Idaho College of LawMoscow, ID$26,969$46,205
Cecil C. Humphreys School of LawMemphis, TN$19,980$25,262
City University of New York School of LawLong Island City, NY$18,852$29,042

Admission Stats and Requirements to Apply

The 2024 University of North Dakota School of Law's acceptance rate is 62.01%. A total of 379 applicants applied to and 235 students were accepted. Of the admitted students, 83 enrolled finally, and the yield (i.e. enrollment rate) is 35.32%.
The next table compares University of North Dakota School of Law's acceptance rate and yield to other law schools by school type and location.
ApplicantsAcceptedEnrolledAcceptance RateYield
2019-20203091888460.84%44.68%
2020-20213152098166.35%38.76%
2021-20223862118754.66%41.23%
2022-20233772748572.68%31.02%
2018-20192751766264.00%35.23%
2017-20183041947163.82%36.60%
2016-20172911858963.57%48.11%
2015-20163002048568.00%41.67%
2023-20243792358362.01%35.32%
Acceptance RateYield# of Enrolled Students
University of North Dakota School of Law62.01%35.32%83
All U.S. Law Schools42.35%31.09%187
Public Schools41.36%31.47%161
Private Schools43.11%30.79%207
North Dakota Law Schools62.01%35.32%83
Public Schools62.01%35.32%83
Private Schools0.00%0.00%0

LSAT Scores and GPA

The 2024 University of North Dakota School of Law's LSAT score is 150%. The 75th percentile score is 153 and the 25th percentile is 146.
The 2024 University of North Dakota School of Law's GPA score is 3.37%. The 75th percentile score is 3.79 and the 25th percentile is 3.12.
The next table compares University of North Dakota School of Law's LSAT score and GPA to other law schools by school type and location.
75% PercentileMedian25% Percentile
2019-2020 152 149 145
2020-2021 151 148 145
2021-2022 153 150 147
2022-2023 153 150 146
2018-2019 150 148 145
2017-2018 152 148 145
2016-2017 152 149 146
2015-2016 152 148 145
2023-2024 153 150 146
75% PercentileMedian25% Percentile
2019-2020 3.66 3.3 2.97
2020-2021 3.59 3.34 2.99
2021-2022 3.68 3.39 3.12
2022-2023 3.59 3.37 3.1
2018-2019 3.48 3.13 2.86
2017-2018 3.63 3.36 2.81
2016-2017 3.62 3.21 2.96
2015-2016 3.43 3.2 2.84
2023-2024 3.79 3.37 3.12
LSAT ScoreGPA
University of North Dakota School of Law1503.37
All U.S. Law Schools1593.61
Public Schools1593.64
Private Schools1583.58
North Dakota Law Schools1503.37
Public Schools1503.37
Private Schools00.00

Bar Exam Pass Rate

In 2024, 56 students out of 58 total graduates from University of North Dakota School of Law took the bar exam for the first time. It includes 19graduate in prior year. Of those who took the bar exam, 34 passed, and the bar exam pass rate is 60.71%.
The next table compares University of North Dakota 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
2019-20209594 7478.73% 1615
2020-20216656 4885.71% 199
2021-20226052 3669.23% 2214
2022-20238373 4663.01% 2515
2018-20196262 4267.74% 1312
2017-20187466 3959.09% 1910
2016-2017-1-1 -1-1% --
2015-2016-1-1 -1-1% --
2023-20245856 3460.71% 2119
Bar Exam Pass Rate (for the first time takers)
University of North Dakota School of Law60.71%
All U.S. Law Schools77%
Public Schools78%
Private Schools76%
North Dakota Law Schools61%
Public Schools61%
Private Schools0%