University of Kansas School of Law

Lawrence, KS Public ABA Accredited

KU Law Academic Overview

Founded in 1893, University of Kansas School of Law, also known as KU Law, is a public law school located in Lawrence, Kansas. Last year, 112 students newly enrolled to the school and the total number of law school students is 400. With 74 faculties, the students to faculty ratio is 5 to 1.
For the academic year 2023-2024, the acceptance rate is 48.71% and the enrollment rate (yield) is 32.84% at University of Kansas School of Law. The average LSAT score submitted by enrolled students is 160 and the average GPA is 3.71. You can check the detailed admission score and statistics.
The bar exam pass rate is 85.44%. For the 98 graduates in 2023, 94 students got full-time jobs and 1 got part-time jobs. You can check the employment summary by hiring status, position type, business, and more for University of Kansas School of Law.

2024 Tuition & fees

The 2024 University of Kansas School of Law tuition & fee is $23,402 for Kansas residents and $29,739 for out-of-state students for prospective students. The in-state tuition feesincreased by increased by 2.78% and the out-of-state tuition increased by 3.25% compared to last year.
87.21% of full-time students received grants and/or scholarships and the average grants amount is $12,750 at University of Kansas School of Law. The average grant amount would cover 42.87% of tuition & fees.
Kansas ResidentsOut-of-State
2024 Tuition & fees$23,402$29,739
2023 Tuition & fees$22,769$28,804
Average Grant Amount$12,750
Grant Received87.21%

University of Kansas School of Law Directory Information

University of Kansas School of Law's calendar type is Semester system. An academic year starts May and August and, JD degree is conferred in May, August, and December. In order to earn JD degree, a student must receive credit for 90 credit hours of course work.
The application deadline for fall term 2024 enrollment is March 1, 2024. The application fee for full-time J.D. program is $55. The application can be waived for applicants who apply on or before priority deadline. Contact school's admission office (see directory information below) for eligibility.