University of Michigan Law School Acceptance Rate, Requirements, and Deadlines

    8.57% University of Michigan Law School Acceptance Rate

    The acceptance rate at University of Michigan Law School is 8.57% for the 2025-2026 admission. 8,982 students applied and 770 are accepted. Of the accepted students, 329 students finally enrolled into the school and the yield is 42.73%.
    You can check acceptance rate trends with number of applicants at University of Michigan Law School Admission Trends page.

    Acceptance Rate Comparison for University of Michigan Law School

    Compared to law schools in U.S., University of Michigan Law School's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 36%. Compared to law schools in Michigan, University of Michigan Law School's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 29%.
    You can compare University of Michigan Law School with law schools that have similar acceptance rate between under1 and 10%
    University of Michigan Law School Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
    Acceptance RateYieldFirst-Year EnrollTotal Enroll
    University of Michigan Law School8.57%42.73%3291,032
    All Law Schools36.09%33.15%213737
    Public34.52%34.44%184668
    Private37.29%32.17%236791
    Michigan Law Schools29%40.12%219650
    Public17.50%43.05%226753
    Private40.11%37.18%211547
    University of Michigan Law School Acceptance Rate Chart

    2026 LSAT Scores and GPA

    The LSAT score at University of Michigan Law School is 171 and GPA is 3.88 over 329 enrolled students for the academic year 2025-2026.
    Compared to law schools in U.S., University of Michigan Law School' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 160. Compared to law schools in Michigan, University of Michigan Law School' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 161.
    You can compare University of Michigan Law School with law schools that have similar LSAT score over 170
    The 75th percentile of LSAT score is 172 and the 25th percentile is 166. The 75th percentile of GPA is 3.94 and the 25th percentile is 3.7.
    LSAT ScoresGPA
    University of Michigan Law School1713.88
    All Law Schools1603.65
    Public1603.69
    Private1593.62
    Michigan Law Schools1613.65
    Public1673.86
    Private1553.45
    University of Michigan Law School LSAT score & GPA Comparison Chart
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    2021164169170
    2022166171172
    2023166171172
    2024165171172
    2025166171172
    2026168171173
    University of Michigan Law School LSAT score Trends Chart Chart
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    20213.563.763.88
    20223.613.843.93
    20233.593.833.92
    20243.643.853.92
    20253.73.863.94
    20263.743.883.95
    University of Michigan Law School GPA Trends Chart Chart
    Data Source: ABA Statistics

    Application timeline & Requirements

    For 2026 fall term class, the application deadline at University of Michigan Law School is February 28, 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 Michigan Law School' application process page.
    The items in following table are the required items to University of Michigan 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 Deadline2025-11-15
    Regular Decision Deadline2026-02-28
    Admission Contact
    Phone734-764-0537
    Emaillaw.jd.admissions@umich.edu
    General Admission Informationhttps://michigan.law.umich.edu/admissions
    Application Requirementshttps://michigan.law.umich.edu/resource-center/jd-application-checklist-and-timeline
    LSAT Scores
    • Official LSAT Score, usually no older than 5 years
    • GRE may be not accepted.
    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
      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.
      Optional Essay
        Data Source: https://michigan.law.umich.edu/resource-center/jd-application-checklist-and-timeline
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