Michigan State University College of Law

East Lansing, MI Private ABA Accredited

MSU Law Academic Overview

Founded in 1891, Michigan State University College of Law, also known as MSU Law, is a private law school located in East Lansing, Michigan. Last year, 139 students newly enrolled to the school and the total number of law school students is 553. With 127 faculties, the students to faculty ratio is 4 to 1.
For the academic year 2024-2025, the acceptance rate is 31.86% and the enrollment rate (yield) is 32.10% at Michigan State University College of Law. The average LSAT score submitted by enrolled students is 160 and the average GPA is 3.63. You can check the detailed admission score and statistics.
The bar exam pass rate is 72.78%. For the 203 graduates in 2024, 177 students got full-time jobs and 4 got part-time jobs. You can check the employment summary by hiring status, position type, business, and more for Michigan State University College of Law.

2025 Tuition & fees

The 2025 Michigan State University College of Law tuition & fee is $47,812 for prospective students. The tuition & fees increased by 3.98% compared to last year from $45,984 to $47,812.
100.00% of full-time students received grants and/or scholarships and the average grants amount is $40,000 at Michigan State University College of Law. The average grant amount would cover 83.66% of tuition & fees.
Amount
2025 Tuition & fees$47,812
2024 Tuition & fees$45,984
Average Grant Amount$40,000
Grant Received100.00%

Michigan State University College of Law Directory Information

Michigan State University College of Law's calendar type is Semesters system. An academic year starts August and January and, JD degree is conferred in May. In order to earn JD degree, a student must receive credit for 88 credit hours of course work.
The application deadline for fall term 2025 enrollment is April 30, 2023. The application fee for full-time J.D. program is $60. The application can be waived for applicants who apply on or before priority deadline. Contact school's admission office (see directory information below) for eligibility.