University of Missouri School of Law

Columbia, MO Public ABA Accredited

Mizzou Law Academic Overview

Founded in 1872, University of Missouri School of Law, also known as Mizzou Law, is a public law school located in Columbia, Missouri. Last year, 121 students newly enrolled to the school and the total number of law school students is 424. With 61 faculties, the students to faculty ratio is 7 to 1.
For the academic year 2023-2024, the acceptance rate is 52.49% and the enrollment rate (yield) is 42.46% at University of Missouri School of Law. The average LSAT score submitted by enrolled students is 160 and the average GPA is 3.70. You can check the detailed admission score and statistics.
The bar exam pass rate is 86.87%. For the 84 graduates in 2023, 79 students got full-time jobs and 3 got part-time jobs. You can check the employment summary by hiring status, position type, business, and more for University of Missouri School of Law.

2025 Tuition & fees

The 2025 University of Missouri School of Law tuition & fee is $25,039 for Missouri residents and $31,339 for out-of-state students for prospective students. The in-state tuition feesincreased by increased by 4.87% and the out-of-state tuition increased by 4.89% compared to last year.
79.57% of full-time students received grants and/or scholarships and the average grants amount is $23,000 at University of Missouri School of Law. The average grant amount would cover 73.39% of tuition & fees.
Missouri ResidentsOut-of-State
2025 Tuition & fees$25,039$31,339
2024 Tuition & fees$23,877$29,877
Average Grant Amount$23,000
Grant Received79.57%

University of Missouri School of Law Directory Information

University of Missouri School of Law's calendar type is Semester system. An academic year starts August and, JD degree is conferred in December, May, and August. In order to earn JD degree, a student must receive credit for 89 credit hours of course work.
The application deadline for fall term 2025 enrollment is March 15, 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.