University of New Mexico School of Law Acceptance Rate, Requirements, and Deadlines

    41.41% University of New Mexico School of Law Acceptance Rate

    The acceptance rate at University of New Mexico School of Law is 41.41% for the 2025-2026 admission. 640 students applied and 265 are accepted. Of the accepted students, 103 students finally enrolled into the school and the yield is 38.49%.
    You can check acceptance rate trends with number of applicants at University of New Mexico School of Law Admission Trends page.

    Acceptance Rate Comparison for University of New Mexico School of Law

    Compared to law schools in U.S., University of New Mexico School of Law's acceptance rate is slightly higher than the average rate of 36%.
    You can compare University of New Mexico School of Law with law schools that have similar acceptance rate between 40% and 50%
    University of New Mexico School of Law Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
    Acceptance RateYieldFirst-Year EnrollTotal Enroll
    University of New Mexico School of Law41.41%38.49%103301
    All Law Schools36.09%33.15%213737
    Public34.52%34.44%184668
    Private37.29%32.17%236791
    University of New Mexico School of Law Acceptance Rate Chart

    2026 LSAT Scores and GPA

    The LSAT score at University of New Mexico School of Law is 157 and GPA is 3.56 over 103 enrolled students for the academic year 2025-2026.
    Compared to law schools in U.S., University of New Mexico School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 160.
    You can compare University of New Mexico School of Law with law schools that have similar LSAT score between 155 and 160
    The 75th percentile of LSAT score is 160 and the 25th percentile is 150. The 75th percentile of GPA is 3.74 and the 25th percentile is 3.22.
    LSAT ScoresGPA
    University of New Mexico School of Law1573.56
    All Law Schools1603.65
    Public1603.69
    Private1593.62
    University of New Mexico School of Law LSAT score & GPA Comparison Chart
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    2021150155158
    2022152156159
    2023152156160
    2024151155160
    2025150157160
    2026154157161
    University of New Mexico School of Law LSAT score Trends Chart Chart
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    20213.223.53.73
    20223.373.613.83
    20233.223.53.74
    20243.363.613.72
    20253.223.573.74
    20263.123.563.82
    University of New Mexico School of Law GPA Trends Chart Chart
    Data Source: ABA Statistics

    Application timeline & Requirements

    For 2026 fall term class, the application deadline at University of New Mexico School of Law is July 15, 2026 (Final 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. Especially, to apply scholarship by school or government, the application must be submitted by the priority deadline, July 15, 2026. Check detailed explanation about application time line at University of New Mexico School of Law' application process page.
    The items in following table are the required items to University of New Mexico School of Law 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.
    Priority Deadline2026-03-01
    Final Deadline2026-07-15
    Admission Contact
    Phone505-277-0958
    Emailadmissions@law.unm.edu
    General Admission Informationhttps://lawschool.unm.edu/admissions/
    Application Requirementshttps://lawschool.unm.edu/admissions/application-requirements/index.html
    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.
    LSAT Scores
    • Official LSAT Score, usually no older than 5 years
    • GRE may be not accepted.
    Personal Statement
    • Discuss any matters relevant to your ability to succeed in law school.
    Letters Of Recommendation
    • Limit up to 3 or 4 letters, in general
    • May require right of access to recommendations.
    Transcripts
      Résumé
      • Describe your academic, extracurricular and professional activities.
      Character & Fitness
      • Disclosure for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction.
      Heritage Statement
        Academic Addendum
          Data Source: https://lawschool.unm.edu/admissions/application-requirements/index.html
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