The University of Alabama School of Law Class Profiles by Year
UA Law Tuition, Admission, and Enrollment Trends from 2016 to 2024
The following table shows UA Law's class profiles by year. The green or red colored numbers indicate changes in value or percentage for each subject compared to previous year.
| Year | Tuition & Fees | LSAT Score | GPA | Acceptance Rate | Yield | Enrollment | Bar Exam Pass Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-2016 | $37,359 ($22,019) |
163 | 3.76 | 36.68% | 26.33% | 508 | - |
| 2016-2017 | $38,819 ($22,759) ▲3.91% |
163 | 3.82 ▲0.06 |
31.47% ▼-5.21% |
26.03% ▼-0.31% |
497 ▼-11 |
- |
| 2017-2018 | $40,359 ($23,409) ▲3.97% |
164 ▲1 |
3.84 ▲0.02 |
29.93% ▼-1.54% |
26.06% ▲0.03% |
463 ▼-34 |
90.58% |
| 2018-2019 | $41,870 ($23,610) ▲3.74% |
164 | 3.88 ▲0.04 |
31.06% ▲1.13% |
24.47% ▼-1.59% |
406 ▼-57 |
93.75% ▲3.17% |
| 2019-2020 | $43,060 ($23,610) ▲2.84% |
164 | 3.91 ▲0.03 |
32.78% ▲1.72% |
27.85% ▲3.38% |
452 ▲46 |
93.65% ▼-0.10% |
| 2020-2021 | $43,360 ($23,910) ▲0.70% |
164 | 3.94 ▲0.03 |
35.72% ▲2.94% |
23.38% ▼-4.47% |
444 ▼-8 |
93.6% ▼-0.05% |
| 2021-2022 | $43,360 ($23,910) |
165 ▲1 |
3.94 | 30.96% ▼-4.76% |
31.50% ▲8.12% |
472 ▲28 |
89.29% ▼-4.31% |
| 2022-2023 | $44,770 ($24,380) ▲3.25% |
166 ▲1 |
3.95 ▲0.01 |
25.78% ▼-5.18% |
32.81% ▲1.31% |
479 ▲7 |
91.27% ▲1.98% |
| 2023-2024 | - | 167 ▲1 |
3.95 | 26.62% ▲0.85% |
28.51% ▼-4.31% |
473 ▼-6 |
91.3% ▲0.03% |
LSAT Score from 2016 to 2024
The 2023 LSAT score at The University of Alabama School of Law is 167. The LSAT score is 2 points higher than last year's score. Compared to the LSAT score 8 years ago, this year's score is 4 points higher.
The following table and chart visualize the changes of LSAT scores at The University of Alabama School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2023.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 156 | 163 | 164 |
| 2017 | 157 ▲1 |
163 | 165 ▲1 |
| 2018 | 157 | 164 ▲1 |
166 ▲1 |
| 2019 | 157 | 164 | 165 ▼-1 |
| 2020 | 157 | 164 | 166 ▲1 |
| 2021 | 158 ▲1 |
164 | 166 |
| 2022 | 160 ▲2 |
165 ▲1 |
166 |
| 2023 | 159 ▼-1 |
166 ▲1 |
168 ▲2 |
| 2024 | 159 | 167 ▲1 |
168 |
GPA Trends from 2016 to 2024
The 2023 GPA at The University of Alabama School of Law is 3.95. The GPA is 0.01 points higher than last year's GPA. Compared to the GPA 8 years ago, this year's GPA is 0.19 points higher.
The following table and chart visualize the changes of GPAs at The University of Alabama School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2023.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3.29 | 3.76 | 3.93 |
| 2017 | 3.45 ▲0.16 |
3.82 ▲0.06 |
3.92 ▼-0.01 |
| 2018 | 3.41 ▼-0.04 |
3.84 ▲0.02 |
3.94 ▲0.02 |
| 2019 | 3.42 ▲0.01 |
3.88 ▲0.04 |
3.95 ▲0.01 |
| 2020 | 3.54 ▲0.12 |
3.91 ▲0.03 |
4 ▲0.05 |
| 2021 | 3.57 ▲0.03 |
3.94 ▲0.03 |
4 |
| 2022 | 3.58 ▲0.01 |
3.94 |
4 |
| 2023 | 3.64 ▲0.06 |
3.95 ▲0.01 |
4.02 ▲0.02 |
| 2024 | 3.63 ▼-0.01 |
3.95 |
4 ▼-0.02 |
Changes in Acceptance Rate from 2016 to 2024
The 2023 acceptance rate at The University of Alabama School of Law is 26.62%. The acceptance rate is 4.335 percents lower than last year's rate. Compared to the rate 8 years ago, this year's rate is 10.059 percents lower.
The following table and chart visualize the changes of acceptance rate, yield, and number of applicants at The University of Alabama School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2023.
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance Rate | Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1,584 | 581 | 153 | 36.68% | 26.33% |
| 2017 | 1,624 ▲40 |
511 ▼-70 |
133 ▼-20 |
31.47% ▼-5.21% |
26.03% ▼-0.31% |
| 2018 | 1,577 ▼-47 |
472 ▼-39 |
123 ▼-10 |
29.93% ▼-1.54% |
26.06% ▲0.03% |
| 2019 | 1,526 ▼-51 |
474 ▲2 |
116 ▼-7 |
31.06% ▲1.13% |
24.47% ▼-1.59% |
| 2020 | 1,446 ▼-80 |
474 | 132 ▲16 |
32.78% ▲1.72% |
27.85% ▲3.38% |
| 2021 | 1,509 ▲63 |
539 ▲65 |
126 ▼-6 |
35.72% ▲2.94% |
23.38% ▼-4.47% |
| 2022 | 1,528 ▲19 |
473 ▼-66 |
149 ▲23 |
30.96% ▼-4.76% |
31.50% ▲8.12% |
| 2023 | 1,738 ▲210 |
448 ▼-25 |
147 ▼-2 |
25.78% ▼-5.18% |
32.81% ▲1.31% |
| 2024 | 1,634 ▼-104 |
435 ▼-13 |
124 ▼-23 |
26.62% ▲0.85% |
28.51% ▼-4.31% |
Enrollment Changes from 2016 to 2024
In the academic year 2023-2024, a total of 473 students enrolled in The University of Alabama School of Law, including J.D. and Non-J.D. programs. 426 students joined in J.D. program and 47 students enrolled in Non-J.D. program.
The following table and chart show the enrollment by J.D. and Non-JD program at The University of Alabama School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2024.
| Year | J.D. Enrollment | Non-J.D. Enrollment | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 420 | 88 | 508 |
| 2017 | 431 ▲11 |
66 ▼-22 |
497 ▼-11 |
| 2018 | 409 ▼-22 |
54 ▼-12 |
463 ▼-34 |
| 2019 | 323 ▼-86 |
83 ▲29 |
406 ▼-57 |
| 2020 | 379 ▲56 |
73 ▼-10 |
452 ▲46 |
| 2021 | 378 ▼-1 |
66 ▼-7 |
444 ▼-8 |
| 2022 | 412 ▲34 |
60 ▼-6 |
472 ▲28 |
| 2023 | 425 ▲13 |
54 ▼-6 |
479 ▲7 |
| 2024 | 426 ▲1 |
47 ▼-7 |
473 ▼-6 |
Bar exam pass rate from 2018 to 2023
The 2023 bar exam pass rate of The University of Alabama School of Law is 91%. 115 graduates took the exam first-time and 105 passed the exam.
The following table and chart show the changes of bar exam pass rate for The University of Alabama School of Lawgraduates from 2018 to 2023.
| Year | Total Graduates | Not Take Exam | Prior/Early Exam Takers | Total Exam Takers | Exam Passers | Pass Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 144 | 19 | 12 | 138 | 125 | 90.58% |
| 2019 | 132 ▼-12 |
18 ▼-1 |
13 ▲1 |
128 ▼-10 |
120 ▼-5 |
93.75% ▲3.17% |
| 2020 | 131 ▼-1 |
13 ▼-5 |
8 ▼-5 |
126 ▼-2 |
118 ▼-2 |
93.65% ▼-0.099999999999994% |
| 2021 | 128 ▼-3 |
13 | 10 ▲2 |
125 ▼-1 |
117 ▼-1 |
93.60% ▼-0.050000000000011% |
| 2022 | 118 ▼-10 |
16 ▲3 |
10 | 112 ▼-13 |
100 ▼-17 |
89.29% ▼-4.31% |
| 2023 | 132 ▲14 |
10 ▼-6 |
4 ▼-6 |
126 ▲14 |
115 ▲15 |
91.27% ▲1.98% |
| 2024 | 122 ▼-10 |
8 ▼-2 |
1 ▼-3 |
115 ▼-11 |
105 ▼-10 |
91.30% ▲0.030000000000001% |
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