University of New Mexico School of Law

Albuquerque, NM. Admissions, scholarship and cost data for the fall 2025 entering class, from the school's official ABA disclosure.

Acceptance rate

41.4%

640 applications

Median LSAT

157

25th–75th: 154–161

Median GPA

3.56

25th–75th: 3.12–3.82

Entering class

108

Public

Cost of attendance

Tuition (nonresident)$43,192
Tuition (resident)$19,474
Fees$1,546
Living expense budget$23,114
Total per year$67,852

At sticker price, federal loans (capped at $50,000 a year) leave a gap of about $53,556 over three years. Run your numbers

Scholarships

Students with grants

60%

25th percentile

$5,000

Median grant

$10,000

75th percentile

$16,000

8.3% of full-time students received full tuition or more.

Conditional scholarships: 41 awarded, 6 reduced or eliminated.

Grant data covers 2024-25.

Your chances at University of New Mexico School of Law

73%

Target

chance of admission

Estimated scholarship: $10,000 a year ($7,000–$13,600)

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Applying

Application deadline: March 1

Application fee: $50

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Frequently asked questions

What LSAT score do you need for University of New Mexico School of Law?

The median LSAT for University of New Mexico School of Law's fall 2025 entering class was 157, with the middle half scoring 154 to 161. A score at or above 161 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students.

What GPA do you need for University of New Mexico School of Law?

The median undergraduate GPA was 3.56, with the middle half between 3.12 and 3.82.

What is University of New Mexico School of Law's acceptance rate?

University of New Mexico School of Law admitted 41.4% of applicants for fall 2025: 265 offers from 640 applications, for an entering class of 108.

How much does University of New Mexico School of Law cost?

Tuition is $43,192 a year for nonresidents and $19,474 for residents, plus $1,546 in fees and a $23,114 living expense budget, for a total of about $67,852 a year before scholarships.

Does University of New Mexico School of Law give scholarships?

60% of full-time students received grants. The median grant was $10,000 a year, with the 25th to 75th percentile ranging from $5,000 to $16,000.