University of Maryland School of Law Acceptance Rates, Requirements, and Deadlines

26.08% University of Maryland School of Law Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at University of Maryland School of Law is 26.08% for the 2025-2026 admission. 2,876 students applied and 750 are accepted. Of the accepted students, 229 students finally enrolled into the school and the yield is 30.53%.
You can check acceptance rate trends with number of applicants at University of Maryland School of Law Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate Comparison for University of Maryland School of Law

Compared to law schools in U.S., University of Maryland School of Law's acceptance rate is lower than the average rate of 36%.
You can compare University of Maryland School of Law with law schools that have similar acceptance rate between 20% and 30%
University of Maryland School of Law Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateYieldFirst-Year EnrollTotal Enroll
University of Maryland School of Law26.08%30.53%229717
All Law Schools36.09%33.15%213737
Public34.52%34.44%184668
Private37.29%32.17%236791

Application timeline & Requirements

For 2026 fall term class, the application deadline at University of Maryland School of Law is March 1, 2026 (Priority Application Deadline). The school may accept application after the deadline, but it may give benefits to early applicants such as high acceptance chance and scholarship opportunity. Especially, to apply scholarship by school or government, the application must be submitted by the priority deadline, March 1, 2026. Check detailed explanation about application time line at University of Maryland School of Law' application process page.
The items in following table are the required items to University of Maryland School of Law applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page. You may want to read the common law school application process and requirements to learn the law school application process.
Final Deadline2026-07-31
Priority Application Deadline2026-03-01
Carey Law Scholars Binding Program Deadline2026-02-01
Binding Early Decision Program Deadline2026-02-01
Admission Contact
Phone410-706-3492
Emailadmissions@law.umaryland.edu
General Admission Informationhttps://www.law.umaryland.edu/admissions--aid/
Application Requirementshttps://www.law.umaryland.edu/admissions--aid/apply/
CAS Report
  • Applicants need to submit transcripts, GPA, LSAT Scores, LSAT Writing Samples, Letters of Recommendation, and more required items to LSAC.
  • Official CAS Report includes those items and will send to School.
LSAT Or GRE Scores
  • Official LSAT Score, usually no older than 5 years
  • Additional GRE scores may be optional.
Transcripts
    Letters Of Recommendation
    • Limit up to 3 or 4 letters, in general
    • May require right of access to recommendations.
    Résumé
    • Describe your academic, extracurricular and professional activities.
    Personal Statement
    • Discuss any matters relevant to your ability to succeed in law school.
    Diversity Statement
    • Optional. Describe how your background or experiences will contribute to or enhance the diversity of the law school community.

    2026 LSAT Scores and GPA

    The LSAT score at University of Maryland School of Law is 164 and GPA is 3.72 over 229 enrolled students for the academic year 2025-2026.
    Compared to law schools in U.S., University of Maryland School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 160.
    You can compare University of Maryland School of Law with law schools that have similar LSAT score between 160 and 165
    The 75th percentile of LSAT score is 165 and the 25th percentile is 154. The 75th percentile of GPA is 3.86 and the 25th percentile is 3.33.
    9 matriculated applicants, 3.93% of first-year students, submitted GRE score and you can check the score below by test subject.
    LSAT ScoresGPA
    University of Maryland School of Law1643.72
    All Law Schools1603.65
    Public1603.69
    Private1593.62
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    2021Overall154160162
    Full-time154160162
    Part-time150155160
    2022Overall156161163
    Full-time157161163
    Part-time155161164
    2023Overall157163164
    Full-time157163164
    Part-time156159164
    2024Overall156163164
    Full-time156163164
    Part-time153158163
    2025Overall154163165
    Full-time154163165
    Part-time153163166
    2026Overall156164166
    Full-time157164166
    Part-time149154162
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    2021Overall3.353.663.76
    Full-time3.413.673.77
    Part-time3.13.393.7
    2022Overall3.423.73.8
    Full-time3.423.713.81
    Part-time3.413.623.77
    2023Overall3.363.713.85
    Full-time3.443.713.87
    Part-time33.353.63
    2024Overall3.423.763.88
    Full-time3.463.783.89
    Part-time33.493.79
    2025Overall3.333.733.86
    Full-time3.353.733.86
    Part-time2.993.733.97
    2026Overall3.373.723.88
    Full-time3.453.733.9
    Part-time3.043.253.78
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    Number of Submitters9
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