Michigan State University College of Law Class Profiles by Year

    MSU Law Tuition, Admission, and Enrollment Trends from 2016 to 2024

    The following table shows MSU 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.
    Michigan State University College of Law Class Profiles From 2016 to 2024
    YearTuition & FeesLSAT Score GPAAcceptance RateYield EnrollmentBar Exam Pass Rate
    2015-2016 $1,585 154 3.46 46.37% 24.10% 767 -
    2016-2017 $1,664
    		 154 3.51
    		 44.71%
    		 24.53%
    		 890
    		 -
    2017-2018 $43,432
    		 154 3.56
    		 51.26%
    		 24.17%
    		 846
    		 74.7%
    2018-2019 $44,432
    		 154 3.51
    		 59.41%
    		 21.93%
    		 784
    		 81.37%
    2019-2020 $45,838
    		 155
    		 3.58
    		 55.05%
    		 28.69%
    		 798
    		 76.99%
    2020-2021 $45,838
    		 156
    		 3.56
    		 59.23%
    		 26.96%
    		 738
    		 79.13%
    2021-2022 $47,800
    		 156 3.59
    		 48.05%
    		 33.28%
    		 768
    		 73.02%
    2022-2023 $47,824
    		 157
    		 3.52
    		 43.89%
    		 32.70%
    		 724
    		 77.46%
    2023-2024 $47,984
    		 159
    		 3.55
    		 39.37%
    		 35.37%
    		 643
    		 72.78%

    LSAT Score from 2016 to 2024

    The 2023 LSAT score at Michigan State University College of Law is 159. The LSAT score is 3 points higher than last year's score. Compared to the LSAT score 8 years ago, this year's score is 5 points higher.
    The following table and chart visualize the changes of LSAT scores at Michigan State University College of Lawfrom 2016 to 2023.
    MSU Law LSAT Scores Changes (2016-2024)
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    2016 150 154 157
    2017 150 154 156
    2018 150 154 157
    2019 152
    		 154 157
    2020 152 155
    		 157
    2021 153
    		 156
    		 158
    2022 153 156 158
    2023 153 157
    		 159
    2024 157
    		 159
    		 161
    Michigan State University College of Law LSAT score Trends (2016-2024) Chart

    GPA Trends from 2016 to 2024

    The 2023 GPA at Michigan State University College of Law is 3.55. The GPA is 0.04 points lower than last year's GPA. Compared to the GPA 8 years ago, this year's GPA is 0.09 points higher.
    The following table and chart visualize the changes of GPAs at Michigan State University College of Lawfrom 2016 to 2023.
    MSU Law GPA Changes (2016-2024)
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    2016 3.19 3.46 3.72
    2017 3.16
    		 3.51
    		 3.72
    2018 3.21
    		 3.56
    		 3.75
    2019 3.24
    		 3.51
    		 3.73
    2020 3.29
    		 3.58
    		 3.77
    2021 3.33
    		 3.56
    		 3.74
    2022 3.31
    		 3.59
    		 3.74
    2023 3.15
    		 3.52
    		 3.76
    2024 3.25
    		 3.55
    		 3.77
    Michigan State University College of Law GPA Trends (2016-2024) Chart

    Changes in Acceptance Rate from 2016 to 2024

    The 2023 acceptance rate at Michigan State University College of Law is 39.37%. The acceptance rate is 8.684 percents lower than last year's rate. Compared to the rate 8 years ago, this year's rate is 6.999 percents lower.
    The following table and chart visualize the changes of acceptance rate, yield, and number of applicants at Michigan State University College of Lawfrom 2016 to 2023.
    MSU Law Acceptance Rate and First-year Enrollment Changes (2016-2024)
    YearApplicantsAdmittedEnrolled Acceptance RateYield
    2016 2,506 1,162 280 46.37% 24.10%
    2017 2,362
    		 1,056
    		 259
    		 44.71%
    		 24.53%
    2018 2,107
    		 1,080
    		 261
    		 51.26%
    		 24.17%
    2019 1,589
    		 944
    		 207
    		 59.41%
    		 21.93%
    2020 1,475
    		 812
    		 233
    		 55.05%
    		 28.69%
    2021 1,165
    		 690
    		 186
    		 59.23%
    		 26.96%
    2022 1,413
    		 679
    		 226
    		 48.05%
    		 33.28%
    2023 1,449
    		 636
    		 208
    		 43.89%
    		 32.70%
    2024 1,458
    		 574
    		 203
    		 39.37%
    		 35.37%
    Michigan State University College of Law Acceptance Rate Trends (2016-2024) Chart

    Tuition Increase from 2016 to 2024

    The MSU Law's 2024 tuition & fees is $47,984, which is $160 (0.33%) higher than last year's tuition. Compared to the amount 9 years ago, this year's tuition is $46,399 (2,927.38%) higher.
    The following table and chart visualize the increase of tuition & fees at Michigan State University College of Law from 2016 to 2024.
    MSU Law Tuition Changes (2016-2024)
    YearTuition & Fees
    2016$1,585
    2017$1,664
    2018$43,432
    2019$44,432
    2020$45,838
    2021$45,838
    2022$47,800
    2023$47,824
    2024$47,984
    Michigan State University College of Law Tuition & Fees Trends (2016-2024) Chart

    Enrollment Changes from 2016 to 2024

    In the academic year 2023-2024, a total of 643 students enrolled in Michigan State University College of Law, including J.D. and Non-J.D. programs. 639 students joined in J.D. program and 4 students enrolled in Non-J.D. program.
    The MSU Law's enrollment size reduced by 16.17% since 2016 from 767 to 643 students.
    The following table and chart show the enrollment by J.D. and Non-JD program at Michigan State University College of Lawfrom 2016 to 2024.
    MSU Law JD and Non-JD Enrollment Trends (2016-2024)
    YearJ.D. EnrollmentNon-J.D. EnrollmentTotal Enrollment
    2016 699 68 767
    2017 801
    		 89
    		 890
    2018 760
    		 86
    		 846
    2019 674
    		 110
    		 784
    2020 698
    		 100
    		 798
    2021 632
    		 106
    		 738
    2022 665
    		 103
    		 768
    2023 635
    		 89
    		 724
    2024 639
    		 4
    		 643
    Michigan State University College of LawEnrollment Trends (2016-2024) Chart

    Bar exam pass rate from 2018 to 2023

    The 2023 bar exam pass rate of Michigan State University College of Law is 73%. 180 graduates took the exam first-time and 131 passed the exam.
    The following table and chart show the changes of bar exam pass rate for Michigan State University College of Lawgraduates from 2018 to 2023.
    MSU Law Bar Exam Pass Rate Changes (2018-2024)
    YearTotal GraduatesNot Take ExamPrior/Early Exam TakersTotal Exam TakersExam PassersPass Rate
    2018 253 35 34 253 189 74.70%
    2019 236
    		 43
    		 26
    		 220
    		 179
    		 81.37%
    2020 236 38
    		 28
    		 226
    		 174
    		 76.99%
    2021 240
    		 52
    		 18
    		 206
    		 163
    		 79.13%
    2022 191
    		 42
    		 40
    		 189
    		 138
    		 73.02%
    2023 229
    		 75
    		 19
    		 173
    		 134
    		 77.46%
    2024 190
    		 33
    		 23
    		 180
    		 131
    		 72.78%
    Michigan State University College of LawBar Exam Pass Rate Trends (2018-2024) Chart
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