Michigan State University College of Law Class Profiles by Year

MSU Law Tuition, Admission, and Enrollment Trends from 2016 to 2024

The following table shows MSU 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.
Michigan State University College of Law Class Profiles From 2016 to 2024
YearTuition & FeesLSAT Score GPAAcceptance RateYield EnrollmentBar Exam Pass Rate
2015-16 $1,585 154 3.46 46.37% 24.10% 767 -
2016-17 $1,664
154 3.51
44.71%
24.53%
890
-
2017-18 $43,432
154 3.56
51.26%
24.17%
846
74.7%
2018-19 $44,432
154 3.51
59.41%
21.93%
784
81.37%
2019-20 $45,838
155
3.58
55.05%
28.69%
798
76.99%
2020-21 $45,838
156
3.56
59.23%
26.96%
738
79.13%
2021-22 $47,800
156 3.59
48.05%
33.28%
768
73.02%
2022-23 $47,824
157
3.52
43.89%
32.70%
724
77.46%
2023-24 $47,984
159
3.55
39.37%
35.37%
643
72.78%

LSAT Score from 2016 to 2024

The 2023 LSAT score at Michigan State University College of Law is 159. The LSAT score is 3 points higher than last year's score. Compared to the LSAT score 8 years ago, this year's score is 5 points higher.
The following table and chart visualize the changes of LSAT scores at Michigan State University College of Lawfrom 2016 to 2023.
MSU Law LSAT Scores Changes (2016-2024)
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
2016 150 154 157
2017 150 154 156
2018 150 154 157
2019 152
154 157
2020 152 155
157
2021 153
156
158
2022 153 156 158
2023 153 157
159
2024 157
159
161
Michigan State University College of Law LSAT score Trends (2016-2024) Chart

GPA Trends from 2016 to 2024

The 2023 GPA at Michigan State University College of Law is 3.55. The GPA is 0.04 points lower than last year's GPA. Compared to the GPA 8 years ago, this year's GPA is 0.09 points higher.
The following table and chart visualize the changes of GPAs at Michigan State University College of Lawfrom 2016 to 2023.
MSU Law GPA Changes (2016-2024)
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
2016 3.19 3.46 3.72
2017 3.16
3.51
3.72
2018 3.21
3.56
3.75
2019 3.24
3.51
3.73
2020 3.29
3.58
3.77
2021 3.33
3.56
3.74
2022 3.31
3.59
3.74
2023 3.15
3.52
3.76
2024 3.25
3.55
3.77
Michigan State University College of Law GPA Trends (2016-2024) Chart

Changes in Acceptance Rate from 2016 to 2024

The 2023 acceptance rate at Michigan State University College of Law is 39.37%. The acceptance rate is 8.684 percents lower than last year's rate. Compared to the rate 8 years ago, this year's rate is 6.999 percents lower.
The following table and chart visualize the changes of acceptance rate, yield, and number of applicants at Michigan State University College of Lawfrom 2016 to 2023.
MSU Law Acceptance Rate and First-year Enrollment Changes (2016-2024)
YearApplicantsAdmittedEnrolled Acceptance RateYield
2016 2,506 1,162 280 46.37% 24.10%
2017 2,362
1,056
259
44.71%
24.53%
2018 2,107
1,080
261
51.26%
24.17%
2019 1,589
944
207
59.41%
21.93%
2020 1,475
812
233
55.05%
28.69%
2021 1,165
690
186
59.23%
26.96%
2022 1,413
679
226
48.05%
33.28%
2023 1,449
636
208
43.89%
32.70%
2024 1,458
574
203
39.37%
35.37%
Michigan State University College of Law Acceptance Rate Trends (2016-2024) Chart

Tuition Increase from 2016 to 2024

The MSU Law's 2024 tuition & fees is $47,984, which is $160 (0.33%) higher than last year's tuition. Compared to the amount 9 years ago, this year's tuition is $46,399 (2,927.38%) higher.
The following table and chart visualize the increase of tuition & fees at Michigan State University College of Law from 2016 to 2024.
MSU Law Tuition Changes (2016-2024)
YearTuition & Fees
2016$1,585
2017$1,664
2018$43,432
2019$44,432
2020$45,838
2021$45,838
2022$47,800
2023$47,824
2024$47,984
Michigan State University College of Law Tuition & Fees Trends (2016-2024) Chart

Enrollment Changes from 2016 to 2024

In the academic year 2023-2024, a total of 643 students enrolled in Michigan State University College of Law, including J.D. and Non-J.D. programs. 639 students joined in J.D. program and 4 students enrolled in Non-J.D. program.
The MSU Law's enrollment size reduced by 16.17% since 2016 from 767 to 643 students.
The following table and chart show the enrollment by J.D. and Non-JD program at Michigan State University College of Lawfrom 2016 to 2024.
MSU Law JD and Non-JD Enrollment Trends (2016-2024)
YearJ.D. EnrollmentNon-J.D. EnrollmentTotal Enrollment
2016 699 68 767
2017 801
89
890
2018 760
86
846
2019 674
110
784
2020 698
100
798
2021 632
106
738
2022 665
103
768
2023 635
89
724
2024 639
4
643
Michigan State University College of LawEnrollment Trends (2016-2024) Chart

Bar exam pass rate from 2018 to 2023

The 2023 bar exam pass rate of Michigan State University College of Law is 73%. 180 graduates took the exam first-time and 131 passed the exam.
The following table and chart show the changes of bar exam pass rate for Michigan State University College of Lawgraduates from 2018 to 2023.
MSU Law Bar Exam Pass Rate Changes (2018-2024)
YearTotal GraduatesNot Take ExamPrior/Early Exam TakersTotal Exam TakersExam PassersPass Rate
2018 253 35 34 253 189 74.70%
2019 236
43
26
220
179
81.37%
2020 236 38
28
226
174
76.99%
2021 240
52
18
206
163
79.13%
2022 191
42
40
189
138
73.02%
2023 229
75
19
173
134
77.46%
2024 190
33
23
180
131
72.78%
Michigan State University College of LawBar Exam Pass Rate Trends (2018-2024) Chart