University of North Carolina School of Law Acceptance Rate, Requirements, and Deadlines

16.27% University of North Carolina School of Law Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at University of North Carolina School of Law is 16.27% for the academic year 2023-2024. 2,815 students applied and 458 are accepted. Of the accepted students, 174 students finally enrolled into the school and the yield is 37.99%.

Acceptance Rate Comparison for University of North Carolina School of Law

Compared to law schools in U.S., University of North Carolina School of Law's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 42%. Compared to law schools in North Carolina, University of North Carolina School of Law's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 30%.
You can compare University of North Carolina School of Law with law schools that have similar acceptance rate between 10% and 20%
University of North Carolina School of Law Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateYieldFirst-Year EnrollTotal Enroll
University of North Carolina School of Law16.27%37.99%174572
All Law Schools42.35%31.09%187714
Public41.36%31.47%161636
Private43.11%30.79%207774
North Carolina Law Schools30%36.38%175593
Public25.45%34.10%148501
Private31.64%37.52%188639
University of North Carolina School of Law Acceptance Rate Chart

2024 LSAT Scores and GPA

The LSAT score at University of North Carolina School of Law is 166 and GPA is 3.78 over 174 enrolled students for the academic year 2023-2024.
Compared to law schools in U.S., University of North Carolina School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 159. Compared to law schools in North Carolina, University of North Carolina School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 160.
You can compare University of North Carolina School of Law with law schools that have similar LSAT score between 165 and 170
The 75th percentile of LSAT score is 167 and the 25th percentile is 162. The 75th percentile of GPA is 3.88 and the 25th percentile is 3.61.
LSAT ScoresGPA
University of North Carolina School of Law1663.78
All Law Schools1593.61
Public1593.64
Private1583.58
North Carolina Law Schools1603.62
Public1583.57
Private1613.64
University of North Carolina School of Law LSAT score & GPA Comparison Chart
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
2019158161163
2020158161162
2021159163164
2022162164166
2023162166167
2024162166167
University of North Carolina School of Law LSAT score Trends Chart Chart
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
20193.363.593.75
20203.463.633.77
20213.53.683.78
20223.63.733.83
20233.613.773.88
20243.613.783.9
University of North Carolina School of Law GPA Trends Chart Chart
Data Source: ABA Statistics

Application timeline & Requirements

For 2024 fall term class, the application deadline at University of North Carolina School of Law is May 1, 2024 (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. Especially, to apply scholarship by school or government, the application must be submitted by the priority deadline, May 1, 2024. Check detailed explanation about application time line at University of North Carolina School of Law' application process page.
The items in following table are the required items to University of North Carolina 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 Deadline2024-03-01
Regular Decision Deadline2024-05-01
Admission Contact
Phone919-962-5109
Emaillaw_admissions@unc.edu
General Admission Informationhttps://law.unc.edu/admissions/
Application Requirementshttps://law.unc.edu/admissions/apply-now/jd-applicants/
Personal Statement
  • Discuss any matters relevant to your ability to succeed in law school.
Résumé
  • Describe your academic, extracurricular and professional activities.
LSAT Scores
  • Official LSAT Score, usually no older than 5 years
  • GRE may be not accepted.
LSAT Writing Sample
  • Official LSAT Score, usually no older than 5 years
  • GRE may be not accepted.
Letters Of Recommendation
  • Limit up to 3 or 4 letters, in general
  • May require right of access to recommendations.
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
    LSAC Evaluation Service
      Supplemental Application
      • Separate application may be required in addition to LSAC application