University of Montana School of Law Class Profiles by Year

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

The following table shows Montana 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.
University of Montana School of Law Class Profiles From 2016 to 2024
YearTuition & FeesLSAT Score GPAAcceptance RateYield EnrollmentBar Exam Pass Rate
2015-16 $29,071
($10,386)
153 3.38 65.50% 29.22% 248 -
2016-17 $29,864
($10,465)
154
3.31
58.56%
34.70%
236
-
2017-18 $29,230
($11,531)
154 3.34
61.62%
28.28%
230
79.45%
2018-19 $31,376
($12,117)
155
3.37
62.22%
31.17%
214
84.15%
2019-20 $33,482
($12,950)
154
3.4
61.35%
34.25%
321
81.43%
2020-21 $35,153
($13,551)
156
3.44
59.91%
32.01%
344
92.18%
2021-22 $37,357
($14,501)
156 3.5
40.91%
35.11%
340
83.33%
2022-23 $41,177
($17,167)
154
3.43
66.09%
26.38%
374
83.1%
2023-24 $47,795
($22,060)
154 3.48
71.49%
26.97%
362
85.94%

LSAT Score from 2016 to 2024

The 2023 LSAT score at University of Montana School of Law is 154. The LSAT score is 2 points lower than last year's score. Compared to the LSAT score 8 years ago, this year's score is 1 point higher.
The following table and chart visualize the changes of LSAT scores at University of Montana School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2023.
Montana Law LSAT Scores Changes (2016-2024)
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
2016 149 153 156
2017 151
154
158
2018 150
154 156
2019 152
155
158
2020 152 154
157
2021 151
156
159
2022 152
156 160
2023 151
154
158
2024 150
154 158
University of Montana School of Law LSAT score Trends (2016-2024) Chart

GPA Trends from 2016 to 2024

The 2023 GPA at University of Montana School of Law is 3.48. The GPA is 0.02 points lower than last year's GPA. Compared to the GPA 8 years ago, this year's GPA is 0.1 points higher.
The following table and chart visualize the changes of GPAs at University of Montana School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2023.
Montana Law GPA Changes (2016-2024)
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
2016 3.06 3.38 3.63
2017 3.04
3.31
3.65
2018 3
3.34
3.55
2019 3.06
3.37
3.64
2020 3.12
3.4
3.66
2021 3.13
3.44
3.71
2022 3.18
3.5
3.74
2023 3.05
3.43
3.71
2024 3.23
3.48
3.69
University of Montana School of Law GPA Trends (2016-2024) Chart

Changes in Acceptance Rate from 2016 to 2024

The 2023 acceptance rate at University of Montana School of Law is 71.49%. The acceptance rate is 30.581 percents higher than last year's rate. Compared to the rate 8 years ago, this year's rate is 5.991 percents higher.
The following table and chart visualize the changes of acceptance rate, yield, and number of applicants at University of Montana School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2023.
Montana Law Acceptance Rate and First-year Enrollment Changes (2016-2024)
YearApplicantsAdmittedEnrolled Acceptance RateYield
2016 371 243 71 65.50% 29.22%
2017 374
219
76
58.56%
34.70%
2018 396
244
69
61.62%
28.28%
2019 397
247
77
62.22%
31.17%
2020 414
254
87
61.35%
34.25%
2021 464
278
89
59.91%
32.01%
2022 550
225
79
40.91%
35.11%
2023 522
345
91
66.09%
26.38%
2024 498
356
96
71.49%
26.97%
University of Montana School of Law Acceptance Rate Trends (2016-2024) Chart

Tuition Increase from 2016 to 2024

The Montana Law's 2024 tuition & fees is $26,983 for in-state and $54,449 for out-of-state students, which is $13,272 (32.23%) higher than last year's tuition. Compared to the amount 9 years ago, this year's tuition is $25,378 (87.30%) higher.
The following table and chart visualize the increase of tuition & fees at University of Montana School of Law from 2016 to 2024.
Montana Law Tuition Changes (2016-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
2016$10,386$29,071
2017$10,465$29,864
2018$11,531$29,230
2019$12,117$31,376
2020$12,950$33,482
2021$13,551$35,153
2022$14,501$37,357
2023$17,167$41,177
2024$22,060$47,795
University of Montana School of Law Tuition & Fees Trends (2016-2024) Chart

Enrollment Changes from 2016 to 2024

In the academic year 2023-2024, a total of 362 students enrolled in University of Montana School of Law, including J.D. and Non-J.D. programs. 262 students joined in J.D. program and 100 students enrolled in Non-J.D. program.
The Montana Law's enrollment size grew by 45.97% since 2016 from 248 to 362 students.
The following table and chart show the enrollment by J.D. and Non-JD program at University of Montana School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2024.
Montana Law JD and Non-JD Enrollment Trends (2016-2024)
YearJ.D. EnrollmentNon-J.D. EnrollmentTotal Enrollment
2016 248 0 248
2017 236
0 236
2018 230
0 230
2019 214
0 214
2020 234
87
321
2021 257
87 344
2022 248
92
340
2023 251
123
374
2024 262
100
362
University of Montana School of LawEnrollment Trends (2016-2024) Chart

Bar exam pass rate from 2018 to 2023

The 2023 bar exam pass rate of University of Montana School of Law is 86%. 64 graduates took the exam first-time and 55 passed the exam.
The following table and chart show the changes of bar exam pass rate for University of Montana School of Lawgraduates from 2018 to 2023.
Montana Law Bar Exam Pass Rate Changes (2018-2024)
YearTotal GraduatesNot Take ExamPrior/Early Exam TakersTotal Exam TakersExam PassersPass Rate
2018 83 18 7 73 58 79.45%
2019 79
14
16
82
69
84.15%
2020 70
9
9
70
57
81.43%
2021 68
16
12
64
59
92.18%
2022 71
7
2
66
55
83.33%
2023 84
20
7
71
59
83.10%
2024 79
16
1
64
55
85.94%
University of Montana School of LawBar Exam Pass Rate Trends (2018-2024) Chart