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

26.70% University of Minnesota Law School Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at University of Minnesota Law School is 26.70% for the 2025-2026 admission. 3,405 students applied and 909 are accepted. Of the accepted students, 225 students finally enrolled into the school and the yield is 24.75%.
You can check acceptance rate trends with number of applicants at University of Minnesota Law School Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate Comparison for University of Minnesota Law School

Compared to law schools in U.S., University of Minnesota Law School's acceptance rate is lower than the average rate of 36%. Compared to law schools in Minnesota, University of Minnesota Law School's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 45%.
You can compare University of Minnesota Law School with law schools that have similar acceptance rate between 20% and 30%
University of Minnesota Law School Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateYieldFirst-Year EnrollTotal Enroll
University of Minnesota Law School26.70%24.75%225707
All Law Schools36.09%33.15%213737
Public34.52%34.44%184668
Private37.29%32.17%236791
Minnesota Law Schools45%34.02%251798
Public26.70%24.75%225707
Private54.51%38.65%264843

Application timeline & Requirements

For 2026 fall term class, the application deadline at University of Minnesota Law School is June 1, 2026 (Regular Decision 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. Check detailed explanation about application time line at University of Minnesota Law School' application process page.
The items in following table are the required items to University of Minnesota Law School 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.
Early Decision Deadline2025-12-31
Regular Decision Deadline2026-06-01
Admission Contact
Phone612-625-3487
Emailjdadmissions@umn.edu
General Admission Informationhttps://law.umn.edu/admissions/jd-admissions
Application Requirementshttps://law.umn.edu/admissions/jd-admissions/how-apply
Character And Fitness
  • Disclosure for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction.
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.
Transcripts
    LSAT Scores
    • Official LSAT Score, usually no older than 5 years
    • GRE may be not accepted.
    Letters Of Recommendation
    • Limit up to 3 or 4 letters, in general
    • May require right of access to recommendations.
    Personal Statement
    • Discuss any matters relevant to your ability to succeed in law school.
    Résumé
    • Describe your academic, extracurricular and professional activities.
    Addenda
      Data Source: https://law.umn.edu/admissions/jd-admissions/how-apply

      2026 LSAT Scores and GPA

      The LSAT score at University of Minnesota Law School is 171 and GPA is 3.88 over 225 enrolled students for the academic year 2025-2026.
      Compared to law schools in U.S., University of Minnesota Law School' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 160. Compared to law schools in Minnesota, University of Minnesota Law School' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 161.
      You can compare University of Minnesota Law School with law schools that have similar LSAT score over 170
      The 75th percentile of LSAT score is 170 and the 25th percentile is 162. The 75th percentile of GPA is 3.95 and the 25th percentile is 3.63.
      LSAT ScoresGPA
      University of Minnesota Law School1713.88
      All Law Schools1603.65
      Public1603.69
      Private1593.62
      Minnesota Law Schools1613.63
      Public1713.88
      Private1573.51
      25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
      2021160165166
      2022161166167
      2023162168169
      2024162168169
      2025162169170
      2026166171173
      25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
      20213.543.773.85
      20223.553.83.89
      20233.573.833.92
      20243.623.853.93
      20253.633.883.95
      20263.623.883.95
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