William H. Bowen School of Law Class Profiles by Year
UA Little Rock Law Tuition, Admission, and Enrollment Trends from 2016 to 2024
The following table shows UA Little Rock 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.
| Year | Tuition & Fees | LSAT Score | GPA | Acceptance Rate | Yield | Enrollment | Bar Exam Pass Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-16 | - | 150 | 3.25 | 48.63% | 44.36% | 424 | - |
| 2016-17 | - | 151 ▲1 |
3.31 ▲0.06 |
43.01% ▼-5.62% |
48.60% ▲4.24% |
399 ▼-25 |
- |
| 2017-18 | - | 151 | 3.3 ▼-0.01 |
55.99% ▲12.99% |
38.71% ▼-9.89% |
394 ▼-5 |
66.67% |
| 2018-19 | - | 151 | 3.3 | 52.85% ▼-3.14% |
33.58% ▼-5.13% |
392 ▼-2 |
76.47% ▲9.80% |
| 2019-20 | - | 152 ▲1 |
3.35 ▲0.05 |
52.92% ▲0.07% |
36.15% ▲2.57% |
441 ▲49 |
67.52% ▼-8.95% |
| 2020-21 | - | 151 ▼-1 |
3.41 ▲0.06 |
50.44% ▼-2.47% |
39.29% ▲3.14% |
485 ▲44 |
89.66% ▲22.14% |
| 2021-22 | - | 152 ▲1 |
3.43 ▲0.02 |
59.63% ▲9.18% |
37.83% ▼-1.46% |
479 ▼-6 |
74.05% ▼-15.61% |
| 2022-23 | - | 152 | 3.41 ▼-0.02 |
55.81% ▼-3.82% |
36.76% ▼-1.07% |
442 ▼-37 |
70.29% ▼-3.76% |
| 2023-24 | - | 152 | 3.39 ▼-0.02 |
58.99% ▲3.19% |
40.24% ▲3.49% |
436 ▼-6 |
75.4% ▲5.11% |
| 2024-25 | - | 151 ▼-1 |
3.47 ▲0.08 |
39.16% ▼-19.84% |
66.67% ▲26.42% |
444 ▲8 |
75.4% |
LSAT Score from 2016 to 2025
The 2024 LSAT score at William H. Bowen School of Law is 151. The LSAT score is 1 point lower than last year's score. Compared to the LSAT score 9 years ago, this year's score is 1 point higher.
The following table and chart visualize the changes of LSAT scores at William H. Bowen School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2024.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 146 | 150 | 155 |
| 2017 | 147 ▲1 |
151 ▲1 |
155 |
| 2018 | 147 | 151 | 155 |
| 2019 | 147 | 151 | 155 |
| 2020 | 148 ▲1 |
152 ▲1 |
155 |
| 2021 | 148 | 151 ▼-1 |
155 |
| 2022 | 149 ▲1 |
152 ▲1 |
155 |
| 2023 | 149 | 152 | 155 |
| 2024 | 149 | 152 | 155 |
| 2025 | 148 ▼-1 |
151 ▼-1 |
155 |
GPA Trends from 2016 to 2025
The 2024 GPA at William H. Bowen School of Law is 3.47. The GPA is 0.06 points higher than last year's GPA. Compared to the GPA 9 years ago, this year's GPA is 0.22 points higher.
The following table and chart visualize the changes of GPAs at William H. Bowen School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2024.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3.02 | 3.25 | 3.52 |
| 2017 | 3.04 ▲0.02 |
3.31 ▲0.06 |
3.53 ▲0.01 |
| 2018 | 3.03 ▼-0.01 |
3.3 ▼-0.01 |
3.64 ▲0.11 |
| 2019 | 3.06 ▲0.03 |
3.3 |
3.59 ▼-0.05 |
| 2020 | 3.06 |
3.35 ▲0.05 |
3.61 ▲0.02 |
| 2021 | 3.12 ▲0.06 |
3.41 ▲0.06 |
3.68 ▲0.07 |
| 2022 | 3.02 ▼-0.10 |
3.43 ▲0.02 |
3.63 ▼-0.05 |
| 2023 | 2.98 ▼-0.04 |
3.41 ▼-0.02 |
3.69 ▲0.06 |
| 2024 | 3.15 ▲0.17 |
3.39 ▼-0.02 |
3.68 ▼-0.01 |
| 2025 | 3.19 ▲0.04 |
3.47 ▲0.08 |
3.69 ▲0.01 |
Changes in Acceptance Rate from 2016 to 2025
The 2024 acceptance rate at William H. Bowen School of Law is 39.16%. The acceptance rate is 16.647 percents lower than last year's rate. Compared to the rate 9 years ago, this year's rate is 9.469 percents lower.
The following table and chart visualize the changes of acceptance rate, yield, and number of applicants at William H. Bowen School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2024.
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance Rate | Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 547 | 266 | 118 | 48.63% | 44.36% |
| 2017 | 665 ▲118 |
286 ▲20 |
139 ▲21 |
43.01% ▼-5.62% |
48.60% ▲4.24% |
| 2018 | 609 ▼-56 |
341 ▲55 |
132 ▼-7 |
55.99% ▲12.99% |
38.71% ▼-9.89% |
| 2019 | 772 ▲163 |
408 ▲67 |
137 ▲5 |
52.85% ▼-3.14% |
33.58% ▼-5.13% |
| 2020 | 805 ▲33 |
426 ▲18 |
154 ▲17 |
52.92% ▲0.07% |
36.15% ▲2.57% |
| 2021 | 787 ▼-18 |
397 ▼-29 |
156 ▲2 |
50.44% ▼-2.47% |
39.29% ▲3.14% |
| 2022 | 696 ▼-91 |
415 ▲18 |
157 ▲1 |
59.63% ▲9.18% |
37.83% ▼-1.46% |
| 2023 | 663 ▼-33 |
370 ▼-45 |
136 ▼-21 |
55.81% ▼-3.82% |
36.76% ▼-1.07% |
| 2024 | 556 ▼-107 |
328 ▼-42 |
132 ▼-4 |
58.99% ▲3.19% |
40.24% ▲3.49% |
| 2025 | 521 ▼-35 |
204 ▼-124 |
136 ▲4 |
39.16% ▼-19.84% |
66.67% ▲26.42% |
Enrollment Changes from 2016 to 2025
In the academic year 2024-2025, a total of 444 students enrolled in William H. Bowen School of Law, including J.D. and Non-J.D. programs. 419 students joined in J.D. program and 25 students enrolled in Non-J.D. program.
The following table and chart show the enrollment by J.D. and Non-JD program at William H. Bowen School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2025.
| Year | J.D. Enrollment | Non-J.D. Enrollment | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 424 | 0 | 424 |
| 2017 | 399 ▼-25 |
0 | 399 ▼-25 |
| 2018 | 394 ▼-5 |
0 | 394 ▼-5 |
| 2019 | 392 ▼-2 |
0 | 392 ▼-2 |
| 2020 | 441 ▲49 |
0 | 441 ▲49 |
| 2021 | 485 ▲44 |
0 | 485 ▲44 |
| 2022 | 479 ▼-6 |
0 | 479 ▼-6 |
| 2023 | 442 ▼-37 |
0 | 442 ▼-37 |
| 2024 | 436 ▼-6 |
0 | 436 ▼-6 |
| 2025 | 419 ▼-17 |
25 ▲25 |
444 ▲8 |
Bar exam pass rate from 2018 to 2024
The 2024 bar exam pass rate of William H. Bowen School of Law is 75%. 126 graduates took the exam first-time and 95 passed the exam.
The following table and chart show the changes of bar exam pass rate for William H. Bowen School of Lawgraduates from 2018 to 2024.
| Year | Total Graduates | Not Take Exam | Prior/Early Exam Takers | Total Exam Takers | Exam Passers | Pass Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 129 | 15 | 2 | 117 | 78 | 66.67% |
| 2019 | 120 ▼-9 |
9 ▼-6 |
7 ▲5 |
119 ▲2 |
91 ▲13 |
76.47% ▲9.8% |
| 2020 | 121 ▲1 |
12 ▲3 |
8 ▲1 |
117 ▼-2 |
79 ▼-12 |
67.52% ▼-8.95% |
| 2021 | 113 ▼-8 |
28 ▲16 |
2 ▼-6 |
87 ▼-30 |
78 ▼-1 |
89.66% ▲22.14% |
| 2022 | 124 ▲11 |
13 ▼-15 |
20 ▲18 |
131 ▲44 |
97 ▲19 |
74.05% ▼-15.61% |
| 2023 | 140 ▲16 |
10 ▼-3 |
8 ▼-12 |
138 ▲7 |
97 | 70.29% ▼-3.76% |
| 2024 | 122 ▼-18 |
10 | 14 ▲6 |
126 ▼-12 |
95 ▼-2 |
75.40% ▲5.11% |
| 2025 | 122 | 10 | 14 | 126 | 95 | 75.40% |
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