University of North Carolina School of Law Class Profiles by Year

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

    The following table shows UNC 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 North Carolina School of Law Class Profiles From 2016 to 2026
    YearTuition & FeesLSAT Score GPAAcceptance RateYield EnrollmentBar Exam Pass Rate
    2015-16 $39,191
    ($22,560)    		 161 3.49 44.59% 34.84% 682 -
    2016-17 $39,672
    ($23,041)
    		 161 3.51
    		 44.13%
    		 35.37%
    		 669
    		 -
    2017-18 $40,182
    ($23,551)
    		 161 3.56
    		 43.99%
    		 35.07%
    		 650
    		 79.74%
    2018-19 $40,520
    ($23,889)
    		 161 3.59
    		 46.87%
    		 32.19%
    		 645
    		 84.8%
    2019-20 $40,802
    ($24,171)
    		 161 3.63
    		 33.87%
    		 41.78%
    		 600
    		 92.5%
    2020-21 $41,626
    ($24,480)
    		 163
    		 3.68
    		 21.62%
    		 45.81%
    		 589
    		 97.06%
    2021-22 $44,733
    ($24,521)
    		 164
    		 3.73
    		 15.46%
    		 44.92%
    		 589 89.25%
    2022-23 $44,694
    ($24,482)
    		 166
    		 3.77
    		 14.61%
    		 44.06%
    		 592
    		 93.75%
    2023-24 $48,204
    ($27,992)
    		 166 3.78
    		 16.27%
    		 37.99%
    		 572
    		 92%
    2024-25 $51,486
    ($29,696)
    		 167
    		 3.85
    		 15.18%
    		 44.58%
    		 544
    		 92%
    2025-26 $54,800
    ($31,562)
    		 168
    		 3.89
    		 11.19%
    		 45.48%
    		 543
    		 92.27%

    LSAT Score from 2016 to 2026

    The 2026 LSAT score at University of North Carolina School of Law is 168. 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 7 points higher.
    The following table and chart visualize the changes of LSAT scores at University of North Carolina School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2026.
    UNC Law LSAT Scores Changes (2016-2026)
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    2016 160 161 164
    2017 158
    		 161 163
    2018 157
    		 161 163
    2019 158
    		 161 163
    2020 158 161 162
    2021 159
    		 163
    		 164
    2022 162
    		 164
    		 166
    2023 162 166
    		 167
    2024 162 166 167
    2025 164
    		 167
    		 168
    2026 165
    		 168
    		 169
    University of North Carolina School of Law LSAT score Trends (2016-2026) Chart

    GPA Trends from 2016 to 2026

    The 2026 GPA at University of North Carolina School of Law is 3.89. The GPA is 0.11 points higher than last year's GPA. Compared to the GPA 10 years ago, this year's GPA is 0.4 points higher.
    The following table and chart visualize the changes of GPAs at University of North Carolina School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2026.
    UNC Law GPA Changes (2016-2026)
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    2016 3.31 3.49 3.68
    2017 3.31
    		 3.51
    		 3.7
    2018 3.33
    		 3.56
    		 3.71
    2019 3.36
    		 3.59
    		 3.75
    2020 3.46
    		 3.63
    		 3.77
    2021 3.5
    		 3.68
    		 3.78
    2022 3.6
    		 3.73
    		 3.83
    2023 3.61
    		 3.77
    		 3.88
    2024 3.61
    		 3.78
    		 3.9
    2025 3.73
    		 3.85
    		 3.92
    2026 3.78
    		 3.89
    		 3.97
    University of North Carolina School of Law GPA Trends (2016-2026) Chart

    Changes in Acceptance Rate from 2016 to 2026

    The 2026 acceptance rate at University of North Carolina School of Law is 11.19%. The acceptance rate is 5.080 percents lower than last year's rate. Compared to the rate 10 years ago, this year's rate is 33.401 percents lower.
    The following table and chart visualize the changes of acceptance rate, yield, and number of applicants at University of North Carolina School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2026.
    UNC Law Acceptance Rate and First-year Enrollment Changes (2016-2026)
    YearApplicantsAdmittedEnrolled Acceptance RateYield
    2016 1,442 643 224 44.59% 34.84%
    2017 1,371
    		 605
    		 214
    		 44.13%
    		 35.37%
    2018 1,355
    		 596
    		 209
    		 43.99%
    		 35.07%
    2019 1,372
    		 643
    		 207
    		 46.87%
    		 32.19%
    2020 1,293
    		 438
    		 183
    		 33.87%
    		 41.78%
    2021 1,767
    		 382
    		 175
    		 21.62%
    		 45.81%
    2022 2,866
    		 443
    		 199
    		 15.46%
    		 44.92%
    2023 2,766
    		 404
    		 178
    		 14.61%
    		 44.06%
    2024 2,815
    		 458
    		 174
    		 16.27%
    		 37.99%
    2025 2,616
    		 397
    		 177
    		 15.18%
    		 44.58%
    2026 3,459
    		 387
    		 176
    		 11.19%
    		 45.48%
    University of North Carolina School of Law Acceptance Rate Trends (2016-2026) Chart

    Tuition Increase from 2016 to 2027

    The UNC Law's 2027 tuition & fees is $33,116 for in-state and $57,854 for out-of-state students, which is $3,054 (5.57%) higher than last year's tuition. Compared to the amount 11 years ago, this year's tuition is $18,663 (47.62%) higher.
    The following table and chart visualize the increase of tuition & fees at University of North Carolina School of Law from 2016 to 2027.
    UNC Law Tuition Changes (2016-2027)
    YearIn-StateOut-of-State
    2016$22,560$39,191
    2017$23,041$39,672
    2018$23,551$40,182
    2019$23,889$40,520
    2020$24,171$40,802
    2021$24,480$41,626
    2022$24,521$44,733
    2023$24,482$44,694
    2024$27,992$48,204
    2025$29,696$51,486
    2026$31,562$54,800
    2027$33,116$57,854
    University of North Carolina School of Law Tuition & Fees Trends (2016-2027) Chart

    Enrollment Changes from 2016 to 2026

    In the academic year 2025-2026, a total of 543 students enrolled in University of North Carolina School of Law, including J.D. and Non-J.D. programs. 543 students joined in J.D. program and 0 students enrolled in Non-J.D. program.
    The UNC Law's enrollment size reduced by 20.38% since 2016 from 682 to 543 students.
    The following table and chart show the enrollment by J.D. and Non-JD program at University of North Carolina School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2026.
    UNC Law JD and Non-JD Enrollment Trends (2016-2026)
    YearJ.D. EnrollmentNon-J.D. EnrollmentTotal Enrollment
    2016 667 15 682
    2017 657
    		 12
    		 669
    2018 634
    		 16
    		 650
    2019 645
    		 0
    		 645
    2020 600
    		 0 600
    2021 589
    		 0 589
    2022 589 0 589
    2023 592
    		 0 592
    2024 572
    		 0 572
    2025 544
    		 0 544
    2026 543
    		 0 543
    University of North Carolina School of LawEnrollment Trends (2016-2026) Chart

    Bar exam pass rate from 2018 to 2026

    The 2026 bar exam pass rate of University of North Carolina School of Law is 92%. 207 graduates took the exam first-time and 191 passed the exam.
    The following table and chart show the changes of bar exam pass rate for University of North Carolina School of Lawgraduates from 2018 to 2026.
    UNC Law Bar Exam Pass Rate Changes (2018-2026)
    YearTotal GraduatesNot Take ExamPrior/Early Exam TakersTotal Exam TakersExam PassersPass Rate
    2018 231 11 11 232 185 79.74%
    2019 193
    		 13
    		 23
    		 204
    		 173
    		 84.80%
    2020 208
    		 17
    		 9
    		 200
    		 185
    		 92.50%
    2021 197
    		 30
    		 4
    		 170
    		 165
    		 97.06%
    2022 206
    		 22
    		 2
    		 186
    		 166
    		 89.25%
    2023 192
    		 22 6
    		 176
    		 165
    		 93.75%
    2024 187
    		 14
    		 2
    		 175
    		 161
    		 92.00%
    2025 187 14 2 175 161 92.00%
    2026 211
    		 16
    		 12
    		 207
    		 191
    		 92.27%
    University of North Carolina School of LawBar Exam Pass Rate Trends (2018-2026) Chart
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