William H. Bowen School of Law Class Profiles by Year
UA Little Rock Law Tuition, Admission, and Enrollment Trends from 2016 to 2024
The following table shows UA Little Rock 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 | $23,634 ($11,813) |
150 | 3.25 | 48.63% | 44.36% | 424 | - |
| 2016-2017 | $24,809 ($12,398) ▲4.97% |
151 ▲1 |
3.31 ▲0.06 |
43.01% ▼-5.62% |
48.60% ▲4.24% |
399 ▼-25 |
- |
| 2017-2018 | $25,620 ($12,865) ▲3.27% |
151 | 3.3 ▼-0.01 |
55.99% ▲12.99% |
38.71% ▼-9.89% |
394 ▼-5 |
66.67% |
| 2018-2019 | $25,880 ($13,125) ▲1.01% |
151 | 3.3 | 52.85% ▼-3.14% |
33.58% ▼-5.13% |
392 ▼-2 |
76.47% ▲9.80% |
| 2019-2020 | $26,448 ($13,693) ▲2.19% |
152 ▲1 |
3.35 ▲0.05 |
52.92% ▲0.07% |
36.15% ▲2.57% |
441 ▲49 |
67.52% ▼-8.95% |
| 2020-2021 | $26,448 ($13,693) |
151 ▼-1 |
3.41 ▲0.06 |
50.44% ▼-2.47% |
39.29% ▲3.14% |
485 ▲44 |
89.66% ▲22.14% |
| 2021-2022 | $26,448 ($13,693) |
152 ▲1 |
3.43 ▲0.02 |
59.63% ▲9.18% |
37.83% ▼-1.46% |
479 ▼-6 |
74.05% ▼-15.61% |
| 2022-2023 | $26,448 ($13,693) |
152 | 3.41 ▼-0.02 |
55.81% ▼-3.82% |
36.76% ▼-1.07% |
442 ▼-37 |
70.29% ▼-3.76% |
| 2023-2024 | - | 152 | 3.39 ▼-0.02 |
58.99% ▲3.19% |
40.24% ▲3.49% |
436 ▼-6 |
75.4% ▲5.11% |
LSAT Score from 2016 to 2024
The 2023 LSAT score at William H. Bowen School of Law is 152. The LSAT score is same as last year's score. Compared to the LSAT score 8 years ago, this year's score is 2 points higher.
The following table and chart visualize the changes of LSAT scores at William H. Bowen School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2023.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 146 | 150 | 155 |
| 2017 | 147 ▲1 |
151 ▲1 |
155 |
| 2018 | 147 | 151 | 155 |
| 2019 | 147 | 151 | 155 |
| 2020 | 148 ▲1 |
152 ▲1 |
155 |
| 2021 | 148 | 151 ▼-1 |
155 |
| 2022 | 149 ▲1 |
152 ▲1 |
155 |
| 2023 | 149 | 152 | 155 |
| 2024 | 149 | 152 | 155 |
GPA Trends from 2016 to 2024
The 2023 GPA at William H. Bowen School of Law is 3.39. The GPA is 0.04 points lower than last year's GPA. Compared to the GPA 8 years ago, this year's GPA is 0.14 points higher.
The following table and chart visualize the changes of GPAs at William H. Bowen School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2023.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3.02 | 3.25 | 3.52 |
| 2017 | 3.04 ▲0.02 |
3.31 ▲0.06 |
3.53 ▲0.01 |
| 2018 | 3.03 ▼-0.01 |
3.3 ▼-0.01 |
3.64 ▲0.11 |
| 2019 | 3.06 ▲0.03 |
3.3 |
3.59 ▼-0.05 |
| 2020 | 3.06 |
3.35 ▲0.05 |
3.61 ▲0.02 |
| 2021 | 3.12 ▲0.06 |
3.41 ▲0.06 |
3.68 ▲0.07 |
| 2022 | 3.02 ▼-0.10 |
3.43 ▲0.02 |
3.63 ▼-0.05 |
| 2023 | 2.98 ▼-0.04 |
3.41 ▼-0.02 |
3.69 ▲0.06 |
| 2024 | 3.15 ▲0.17 |
3.39 ▼-0.02 |
3.68 ▼-0.01 |
Changes in Acceptance Rate from 2016 to 2024
The 2023 acceptance rate at William H. Bowen School of Law is 58.99%. The acceptance rate is 0.636 percents lower than last year's rate. Compared to the rate 8 years ago, this year's rate is 10.361 percents higher.
The following table and chart visualize the changes of acceptance rate, yield, and number of applicants at William H. Bowen School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2023.
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance Rate | Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 547 | 266 | 118 | 48.63% | 44.36% |
| 2017 | 665 ▲118 |
286 ▲20 |
139 ▲21 |
43.01% ▼-5.62% |
48.60% ▲4.24% |
| 2018 | 609 ▼-56 |
341 ▲55 |
132 ▼-7 |
55.99% ▲12.99% |
38.71% ▼-9.89% |
| 2019 | 772 ▲163 |
408 ▲67 |
137 ▲5 |
52.85% ▼-3.14% |
33.58% ▼-5.13% |
| 2020 | 805 ▲33 |
426 ▲18 |
154 ▲17 |
52.92% ▲0.07% |
36.15% ▲2.57% |
| 2021 | 787 ▼-18 |
397 ▼-29 |
156 ▲2 |
50.44% ▼-2.47% |
39.29% ▲3.14% |
| 2022 | 696 ▼-91 |
415 ▲18 |
157 ▲1 |
59.63% ▲9.18% |
37.83% ▼-1.46% |
| 2023 | 663 ▼-33 |
370 ▼-45 |
136 ▼-21 |
55.81% ▼-3.82% |
36.76% ▼-1.07% |
| 2024 | 556 ▼-107 |
328 ▼-42 |
132 ▼-4 |
58.99% ▲3.19% |
40.24% ▲3.49% |
Enrollment Changes from 2016 to 2024
In the academic year 2023-2024, a total of 436 students enrolled in William H. Bowen School of Law, including J.D. and Non-J.D. programs. 436 students joined in J.D. program and 0 students enrolled in Non-J.D. program.
The following table and chart show the enrollment by J.D. and Non-JD program at William H. Bowen School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2024.
| Year | J.D. Enrollment | Non-J.D. Enrollment | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 424 | 0 | 424 |
| 2017 | 399 ▼-25 |
0 | 399 ▼-25 |
| 2018 | 394 ▼-5 |
0 | 394 ▼-5 |
| 2019 | 392 ▼-2 |
0 | 392 ▼-2 |
| 2020 | 441 ▲49 |
0 | 441 ▲49 |
| 2021 | 485 ▲44 |
0 | 485 ▲44 |
| 2022 | 479 ▼-6 |
0 | 479 ▼-6 |
| 2023 | 442 ▼-37 |
0 | 442 ▼-37 |
| 2024 | 436 ▼-6 |
0 | 436 ▼-6 |
Bar exam pass rate from 2018 to 2023
The 2023 bar exam pass rate of William H. Bowen School of Law is 75%. 126 graduates took the exam first-time and 95 passed the exam.
The following table and chart show the changes of bar exam pass rate for William H. Bowen 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 | 129 | 15 | 2 | 117 | 78 | 66.67% |
| 2019 | 120 ▼-9 |
9 ▼-6 |
7 ▲5 |
119 ▲2 |
91 ▲13 |
76.47% ▲9.8% |
| 2020 | 121 ▲1 |
12 ▲3 |
8 ▲1 |
117 ▼-2 |
79 ▼-12 |
67.52% ▼-8.95% |
| 2021 | 113 ▼-8 |
28 ▲16 |
2 ▼-6 |
87 ▼-30 |
78 ▼-1 |
89.66% ▲22.14% |
| 2022 | 124 ▲11 |
13 ▼-15 |
20 ▲18 |
131 ▲44 |
97 ▲19 |
74.05% ▼-15.61% |
| 2023 | 140 ▲16 |
10 ▼-3 |
8 ▼-12 |
138 ▲7 |
97 | 70.29% ▼-3.76% |
| 2024 | 122 ▼-18 |
10 | 14 ▲6 |
126 ▼-12 |
95 ▼-2 |
75.40% ▲5.11% |
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