The University of Alabama School of Law

Tuscaloosa, AL Public ABA Accredited

UA Law Academic Overview

Founded in 1872, The University of Alabama School of Law, also known as UA Law, is a public law school located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Last year, 116 students newly enrolled to the school and the total number of law school students is 427. With 106 faculties, the students to faculty ratio is 4 to 1.
For the academic year 2024-2025, the acceptance rate is 26.58% and the enrollment rate (yield) is 30.69% at The University of Alabama School of Law. The average LSAT score submitted by enrolled students is 165 and the average GPA is 3.95. You can check the detailed admission score and statistics.
The bar exam pass rate is 91.30%. For the 119 graduates in 2024, 107 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 The University of Alabama School of Law.

2025 Tuition & fees

The 2025 The University of Alabama School of Law tuition & fee is $25,317 for Alabama residents and $47,537 for out-of-state students for prospective students. The in-state tuition feesincreased by increased by 1.61% and the out-of-state tuition increased by 2.43% compared to last year.
94.37% of full-time students received grants and/or scholarships and the average grants amount is $22,000 at The University of Alabama School of Law. The average grant amount would cover 46.28% of tuition & fees.
Alabama ResidentsOut-of-State
2025 Tuition & fees$25,317$47,537
2024 Tuition & fees$24,917$46,407
Average Grant Amount$22,000
Grant Received94.37%

The University of Alabama School of Law Directory Information

The University of Alabama School of Law's calendar type is Semesters system. An academic year starts August and, JD degree is conferred in May, August, and December. In order to earn JD degree, a student must receive credit for 90 credit hours of course work.
The application deadline for fall term 2025 enrollment is July 15, 2023. The application fee for full-time J.D. program is $40. 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.