University of Michigan Law School
Ann Arbor, MI. Admissions, scholarship and cost data for the fall 2025 entering class, from the school's official ABA disclosure.
Acceptance rate
8.6%
8,982 applications
Median LSAT
171
25th–75th: 168–173
Median GPA
3.88
25th–75th: 3.74–3.95
Entering class
343
Public
Cost of attendance
| Tuition (nonresident) | $79,108 |
| Tuition (resident) | $76,108 |
| Fees | $572 |
| Living expense budget | $26,886 |
| Total per year | $106,566 |
At sticker price, federal loans (capped at $50,000 a year) leave a gap of about $169,698 over three years. Run your numbers
Scholarships
Students with grants
91%
25th percentile
$20,000
Median grant
$32,000
75th percentile
$41,000
3.1% of full-time students received full tuition or more.
Grant data covers 2024-25.
Your chances at University of Michigan Law School
14%
chance of admission · 41% waitlist
Estimated scholarship: $32,000 a year ($24,800–$37,400)
Compare every schoolSchools with similar numbers
- University of Minnesota Law School171 / 3.88
- Duke Law School171 / 3.91
- Georgetown Law171 / 3.93
- UCLA School of Law (University of California-Los Angeles)171 / 3.95
- Boston University School of Law170 / 3.88
- Notre Dame Law School170 / 3.89
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Frequently asked questions
What LSAT score do you need for University of Michigan Law School?
The median LSAT for University of Michigan Law School's fall 2025 entering class was 171, with the middle half scoring 168 to 173. A score at or above 173 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students.
What GPA do you need for University of Michigan Law School?
The median undergraduate GPA was 3.88, with the middle half between 3.74 and 3.95.
What is University of Michigan Law School's acceptance rate?
University of Michigan Law School admitted 8.6% of applicants for fall 2025: 770 offers from 8,982 applications, for an entering class of 343.
How much does University of Michigan Law School cost?
Tuition is $79,108 a year for nonresidents and $76,108 for residents, plus $572 in fees and a $26,886 living expense budget, for a total of about $106,566 a year before scholarships.
Does University of Michigan Law School give scholarships?
91% of full-time students received grants. The median grant was $32,000 a year, with the 25th to 75th percentile ranging from $20,000 to $41,000.
Sources · updated 2026-11-02
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