University of Tennessee College of Law

2024 Tuition $20,408/$39,152LSAT 162GPA 3.78

Public - Knoxville, Tennessee

For the academic year 2023-2024, University of Tennessee College of Law's tuition & fees is $20,408 for Tennessee residents and $39,152 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 $41,002 for Tennessee residents and $59,746 for out-of-state students.

University of Tennessee College of Law Tuition & Expenses

2023-2024 Rate
Tennessee Residents Tuition & Fees$20,408
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees$39,152
Books & Supplies Costs$1,600
Room & Board$15,952
Other Expenses$3,042
2024-2025 Estimates*
Tennessee Residents Tuition & Fees$20,651
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees$39,464
*2024-2025 estimates based on last 2 years rate

Tuition Comparison to Similar Schools

Compared to other law schools nationwide, University of Tennessee College of Law' tuition & fees is lower than the average tuition of $50,622.
Compared to public law schools, University of Tennessee College of Law' tuition & fees is slightly lower than the average tuition of $43,661.
Compared to law schools in Tennessee, its tuition is slightly lower than the average tuition of $47,505.
The next table compares the law school tuition & fees between University of Tennessee 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 Tennessee College of Law$20,408$39,152
All U.S. Law Schools
Public Schools$30,475$43,661
Private Schools$55,783
Tennessee Law Schools
Public Schools$32,207$32,207
Private Schools$57,703
LocationIn-StateOut-of-State
University of Tennessee College of LawKnoxville, TN$20,408$39,152
University of Colorado Boulder School of LawBoulder, CO$34,747$42,217
University of Oklahoma College of LawNorman, OK$22,808$36,653
Georgia State University College of LawAtlanta, GA$17,202$36,810
Beasley School of LawPhiladelphia, PA$30,880$46,776
Cleveland-Marshall College of LawCleveland, OH$30,015$30,142

Admission Stats and Requirements to Apply

The 2024 University of Tennessee College of Law's acceptance rate is 30.21%. A total of 1,526 applicants applied to and 461 students were accepted. Of the admitted students, 141 enrolled finally, and the yield (i.e. enrollment rate) is 30.59%.
The next table compares University of Tennessee College of Law's acceptance rate and yield to other law schools by school type and location.
ApplicantsAcceptedEnrolledAcceptance RateYield
2019-20201,04235812634.36%35.20%
2020-20211,13737911533.33%30.34%
2021-20221,48342812328.86%28.74%
2022-20231,32043813433.18%30.59%
2018-20191,00637512437.28%33.07%
2017-20181,01341412240.87%29.47%
2016-20171,00336611336.49%30.87%
2015-20161,00437411637.25%31.02%
2023-20241,52646114130.21%30.59%
Acceptance RateYield# of Enrolled Students
University of Tennessee College of Law30.21%30.59%141
All U.S. Law Schools42.35%31.09%187
Public Schools41.36%31.47%161
Private Schools43.11%30.79%207
Tennessee Law Schools36.48%29.49%128
Public Schools36.94%30.00%108
Private Schools36.18%29.15%141

LSAT Scores and GPA

The 2024 University of Tennessee College of Law's LSAT score is 162%. The 75th percentile score is 163 and the 25th percentile is 158.
The 2024 University of Tennessee College of Law's GPA score is 3.78%. The 75th percentile score is 3.9 and the 25th percentile is 3.54.
The next table compares University of Tennessee College of Law's LSAT score and GPA to other law schools by school type and location.
75% PercentileMedian25% Percentile
2019-2020 161 159 156
2020-2021 161 159 155
2021-2022 162 160 157
2022-2023 162 160 156
2018-2019 160 158 154
2017-2018 160 158 153
2016-2017 160 158 154
2015-2016 161 158 153
2023-2024 163 162 158
75% PercentileMedian25% Percentile
2019-2020 3.85 3.65 3.32
2020-2021 3.84 3.63 3.33
2021-2022 3.81 3.67 3.47
2022-2023 3.86 3.76 3.45
2018-2019 3.78 3.62 3.25
2017-2018 3.74 3.52 3.22
2016-2017 3.77 3.59 3.3
2015-2016 3.8 3.64 3.31
2023-2024 3.9 3.78 3.54
LSAT ScoreGPA
University of Tennessee College of Law1623.78
All U.S. Law Schools1593.61
Public Schools1593.64
Private Schools1583.58
Tennessee Law Schools1603.67
Public Schools1593.59
Private Schools1603.72

Bar Exam Pass Rate

In 2024, 104 students out of 114 total graduates from University of Tennessee College of Law took the bar exam for the first time. It includes 3graduate in prior year. Of those who took the bar exam, 87 passed, and the bar exam pass rate is 83.65%.
The next table compares University of Tennessee 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
2019-2020111111 9585.59% 55
2020-2021121104 9490.39% 203
2021-2022120113 10088.5% 1912
2022-2023123112 9988.39% 198
2018-2019101102 8785.3% 1616
2017-2018157147 11376.87% 176
2016-2017-1-1 -1-1% --
2015-2016-1-1 -1-1% --
2023-2024114104 8783.65% 133
Bar Exam Pass Rate (for the first time takers)
University of Tennessee College of Law83.65%
All U.S. Law Schools77%
Public Schools78%
Private Schools76%
Tennessee Law Schools82%
Public Schools80%
Private Schools84%