University of Minnesota Law School
Minneapolis, MN. Admissions, scholarship and cost data for the fall 2025 entering class, from the school's official ABA disclosure.
Acceptance rate
26.7%
3,405 applications
Median LSAT
171
25th–75th: 166–173
Median GPA
3.88
25th–75th: 3.62–3.95
Entering class
228
Public
Cost of attendance
| Tuition (nonresident) | $61,845 |
| Tuition (resident) | $51,440 |
| Fees | $2,678 |
| Living expense budget | $19,600 |
| Total per year | $84,123 |
At sticker price, federal loans (capped at $50,000 a year) leave a gap of about $102,369 over three years. Run your numbers
Scholarships
Students with grants
94%
25th percentile
$25,000
Median grant
$35,000
75th percentile
$48,528
1.1% of full-time students received full tuition or more.
Grant data covers 2024-25.
Your chances at University of Minnesota Law School
76%
chance of admission · 19% waitlist
Estimated scholarship: $35,000 a year ($29,000–$43,117)
Compare every schoolSchools with similar numbers
- University of Michigan 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 Minnesota Law School?
The median LSAT for University of Minnesota Law School's fall 2025 entering class was 171, with the middle half scoring 166 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 Minnesota Law School?
The median undergraduate GPA was 3.88, with the middle half between 3.62 and 3.95.
What is University of Minnesota Law School's acceptance rate?
University of Minnesota Law School admitted 26.7% of applicants for fall 2025: 909 offers from 3,405 applications, for an entering class of 228.
How much does University of Minnesota Law School cost?
Tuition is $61,845 a year for nonresidents and $51,440 for residents, plus $2,678 in fees and a $19,600 living expense budget, for a total of about $84,123 a year before scholarships.
Does University of Minnesota Law School give scholarships?
94% of full-time students received grants. The median grant was $35,000 a year, with the 25th to 75th percentile ranging from $25,000 to $48,528.
Sources · updated 2026-11-02
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