University of Montana School of Law Class Profiles by Year

    Montana Law Tuition, Admission, and Enrollment Trends from 2016 to 2026

    The following table shows Montana 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.
    University of Montana School of Law Class Profiles From 2016 to 2026
    YearTuition & FeesLSAT Score GPAAcceptance RateYield EnrollmentBar Exam Pass Rate
    2015-16 $21,562
    ($8,068)    		 153 3.38 65.50% 29.22% 248 -
    2016-17 $29,071
    ($10,386)
    		 154
    		 3.31
    		 58.56%
    		 34.70%
    		 236
    		 -
    2017-18 $29,864
    ($10,465)
    		 154 3.34
    		 61.62%
    		 28.28%
    		 230
    		 79.45%
    2018-19 $29,230
    ($11,531)
    		 155
    		 3.37
    		 62.22%
    		 31.17%
    		 214
    		 84.15%
    2019-20 $31,376
    ($12,117)
    		 154
    		 3.4
    		 61.35%
    		 34.25%
    		 321
    		 81.43%
    2020-21 $33,482
    ($12,950)
    		 156
    		 3.44
    		 59.91%
    		 32.01%
    		 344
    		 92.18%
    2021-22 $38,897
    ($16,041)
    		 156 3.5
    		 40.91%
    		 35.11%
    		 340
    		 83.33%
    2022-23 $41,177
    ($17,167)
    		 154
    		 3.43
    		 66.09%
    		 26.38%
    		 374
    		 83.1%
    2023-24 $47,794
    ($22,060)
    		 154 3.48
    		 71.49%
    		 26.97%
    		 362
    		 85.94%
    2024-25 $54,449
    ($26,893)
    		 156
    		 3.52
    		 53.93%
    		 32.29%
    		 358
    		 85.94%
    2025-26 $55,084
    ($27,512)
    		 156 3.64
    		 51.41%
    		 32.53%
    		 396
    		 82.05%

    LSAT Score from 2016 to 2026

    The 2026 LSAT score at University of Montana School of Law is 156. The LSAT score is 2 points higher than last year's score. Compared to the LSAT score 10 years ago, this year's score is 3 points higher.
    The following table and chart visualize the changes of LSAT scores at University of Montana School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2026.
    Montana Law LSAT Scores Changes (2016-2026)
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    2016 149 153 156
    2017 151
    		 154
    		 158
    2018 150
    		 154 156
    2019 152
    		 155
    		 158
    2020 152 154
    		 157
    2021 151
    		 156
    		 159
    2022 152
    		 156 160
    2023 151
    		 154
    		 158
    2024 150
    		 154 158
    2025 153
    		 156
    		 160
    2026 153 156 159
    University of Montana School of Law LSAT score Trends (2016-2026) Chart

    GPA Trends from 2016 to 2026

    The 2026 GPA at University of Montana School of Law is 3.64. The GPA is 0.16 points higher than last year's GPA. Compared to the GPA 10 years ago, this year's GPA is 0.26 points higher.
    The following table and chart visualize the changes of GPAs at University of Montana School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2026.
    Montana Law GPA Changes (2016-2026)
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    2016 3.06 3.38 3.63
    2017 3.04
    		 3.31
    		 3.65
    2018 3
    		 3.34
    		 3.55
    2019 3.06
    		 3.37
    		 3.64
    2020 3.12
    		 3.4
    		 3.66
    2021 3.13
    		 3.44
    		 3.71
    2022 3.18
    		 3.5
    		 3.74
    2023 3.05
    		 3.43
    		 3.71
    2024 3.23
    		 3.48
    		 3.69
    2025 3.21
    		 3.52
    		 3.75
    2026 3.33
    		 3.64
    		 3.8
    University of Montana School of Law GPA Trends (2016-2026) Chart

    Changes in Acceptance Rate from 2016 to 2026

    The 2026 acceptance rate at University of Montana School of Law is 51.41%. The acceptance rate is 20.076 percents lower than last year's rate. Compared to the rate 10 years ago, this year's rate is 14.089 percents lower.
    The following table and chart visualize the changes of acceptance rate, yield, and number of applicants at University of Montana School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2026.
    Montana Law Acceptance Rate and First-year Enrollment Changes (2016-2026)
    YearApplicantsAdmittedEnrolled Acceptance RateYield
    2016 371 243 71 65.50% 29.22%
    2017 374
    		 219
    		 76
    		 58.56%
    		 34.70%
    2018 396
    		 244
    		 69
    		 61.62%
    		 28.28%
    2019 397
    		 247
    		 77
    		 62.22%
    		 31.17%
    2020 414
    		 254
    		 87
    		 61.35%
    		 34.25%
    2021 464
    		 278
    		 89
    		 59.91%
    		 32.01%
    2022 550
    		 225
    		 79
    		 40.91%
    		 35.11%
    2023 522
    		 345
    		 91
    		 66.09%
    		 26.38%
    2024 498
    		 356
    		 96
    		 71.49%
    		 26.97%
    2025 534
    		 288
    		 93
    		 53.93%
    		 32.29%
    2026 568
    		 292
    		 95
    		 51.41%
    		 32.53%
    University of Montana School of Law Acceptance Rate Trends (2016-2026) Chart

    Tuition Increase from 2016 to 2027

    The Montana Law's 2027 tuition & fees is $27,974 for in-state and $55,566 for out-of-state students, which is $482 (0.88%) higher than last year's tuition. Compared to the amount 11 years ago, this year's tuition is $34,004 (157.70%) higher.
    The following table and chart visualize the increase of tuition & fees at University of Montana School of Law from 2016 to 2027.
    Montana Law Tuition Changes (2016-2027)
    YearIn-StateOut-of-State
    2016$8,068$21,562
    2017$10,386$29,071
    2018$10,465$29,864
    2019$11,531$29,230
    2020$12,117$31,376
    2021$12,950$33,482
    2022$16,041$38,897
    2023$17,167$41,177
    2024$22,060$47,794
    2025$26,893$54,449
    2026$27,512$55,084
    2027$27,974$55,566
    University of Montana School of Law Tuition & Fees Trends (2016-2027) Chart

    Enrollment Changes from 2016 to 2026

    In the academic year 2025-2026, a total of 396 students enrolled in University of Montana School of Law, including J.D. and Non-J.D. programs. 280 students joined in J.D. program and 116 students enrolled in Non-J.D. program.
    The Montana Law's enrollment size grew by 59.68% since 2016 from 248 to 396 students.
    The following table and chart show the enrollment by J.D. and Non-JD program at University of Montana School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2026.
    Montana Law JD and Non-JD Enrollment Trends (2016-2026)
    YearJ.D. EnrollmentNon-J.D. EnrollmentTotal Enrollment
    2016 248 0 248
    2017 236
    		 0 236
    2018 230
    		 0 230
    2019 214
    		 0 214
    2020 234
    		 87
    		 321
    2021 257
    		 87 344
    2022 248
    		 92
    		 340
    2023 251
    		 123
    		 374
    2024 262
    		 100
    		 362
    2025 269
    		 89
    		 358
    2026 280
    		 116
    		 396
    University of Montana School of LawEnrollment Trends (2016-2026) Chart

    Bar exam pass rate from 2018 to 2026

    The 2026 bar exam pass rate of University of Montana School of Law is 82%. 78 graduates took the exam first-time and 64 passed the exam.
    The following table and chart show the changes of bar exam pass rate for University of Montana School of Lawgraduates from 2018 to 2026.
    Montana Law Bar Exam Pass Rate Changes (2018-2026)
    YearTotal GraduatesNot Take ExamPrior/Early Exam TakersTotal Exam TakersExam PassersPass Rate
    2018 83 18 7 73 58 79.45%
    2019 79
    		 14
    		 16
    		 82
    		 69
    		 84.15%
    2020 70
    		 9
    		 9
    		 70
    		 57
    		 81.43%
    2021 68
    		 16
    		 12
    		 64
    		 59
    		 92.18%
    2022 71
    		 7
    		 2
    		 66
    		 55
    		 83.33%
    2023 84
    		 20
    		 7
    		 71
    		 59
    		 83.10%
    2024 79
    		 16
    		 1
    		 64
    		 55
    		 85.94%
    2025 79 16 1 64 55 85.94%
    2026 80
    		 11
    		 9
    		 78
    		 64
    		 82.05%
    University of Montana School of LawBar Exam Pass Rate Trends (2018-2026) Chart
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