University of Minnesota Law School Acceptance Rate, Requirements, and Deadlines

39.76% University of Minnesota Law School Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at University of Minnesota Law School is 39.76% for the academic year 2023-2024. 2,100 students applied and 835 are accepted. Of the accepted students, 214 students finally enrolled into the school and the yield is 25.63%.

Acceptance Rate Comparison for University of Minnesota Law School

Compared to law schools in U.S., University of Minnesota Law School's acceptance rate is similar to the average rate of 42%. Compared to law schools in Minnesota, University of Minnesota Law School's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 60%.
You can compare University of Minnesota Law School with law schools that have similar acceptance rate between 30% and 40%
University of Minnesota Law School Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateYieldFirst-Year EnrollTotal Enroll
University of Minnesota Law School39.76%25.63%214720
All Law Schools42.35%31.09%187714
Public41.36%31.47%161636
Private43.11%30.79%207774
Minnesota Law Schools60%38.18%234842
Public39.76%25.63%214720
Private69.80%44.45%245903
University of Minnesota Law School Acceptance Rate Chart

2024 LSAT Scores and GPA

The LSAT score at University of Minnesota Law School is 168 and GPA is 3.85 over 214 enrolled students for the academic year 2023-2024.
Compared to law schools in U.S., University of Minnesota Law School' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 159. Compared to law schools in Minnesota, University of Minnesota Law School' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 158.
You can compare University of Minnesota Law School with law schools that have similar LSAT score between 165 and 170
The 75th percentile of LSAT score is 169 and the 25th percentile is 162. The 75th percentile of GPA is 3.92 and the 25th percentile is 3.57.
LSAT ScoresGPA
University of Minnesota Law School1683.85
All Law Schools1593.61
Public1593.64
Private1583.58
Minnesota Law Schools1583.58
Public1683.85
Private1533.44
University of Minnesota Law School LSAT score & GPA Comparison Chart
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
2019161164166
2020161165166
2021160165166
2022161166167
2023162168169
2024162168169
University of Minnesota Law School LSAT score Trends Chart Chart
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
20193.523.763.88
20203.483.753.87
20213.543.773.85
20223.553.83.89
20233.573.833.92
20243.623.853.93
University of Minnesota Law School GPA Trends Chart Chart
Data Source: ABA Statistics

Application timeline & Requirements

For 2024 fall term class, the application deadline at University of Minnesota Law School is June 1, 2024 (Regular Decision Deadline). The school may accept application after the deadline, but it may give benefits to early applicants such as high acceptance chance and scholarship opportunity. Check detailed explanation about application time line at University of Minnesota Law School' application process page.
The items in following table are the required items to University of Minnesota Law School applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page. You may want to read the common law school application process and requirements to learn the law school application process.
Early Decision Deadline2023-12-31
Regular Decision Deadline2024-06-01
Admission Contact
Phone612-625-3487
Emailjdadmissions@umn.edu
General Admission Informationhttps://law.umn.edu/admissions/jd-admissions
Application Requirementshttps://law.umn.edu/admissions/jd-admissions/how-apply
Character And Fitness
  • Disclosure for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction.
CAS Report
  • Applicants need to submit transcripts, GPA, LSAT Scores, LSAT Writing Samples, Letters of Recommendation, and more required items to LSAC.
  • Official CAS Report includes those items and will send to School.
Transcripts
    LSAT Scores
    • Official LSAT Score, usually no older than 5 years
    • GRE may be not accepted.
    Letters Of Recommendation
    • Limit up to 3 or 4 letters, in general
    • May require right of access to recommendations.
    Personal Statement
    • Discuss any matters relevant to your ability to succeed in law school.
    Résumé
    • Describe your academic, extracurricular and professional activities.
    Addenda