University of New Mexico School of Law Acceptance Rate, Requirements, and Deadlines

51.58% University of New Mexico School of Law Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at University of New Mexico School of Law is 51.58% for the 2024-2025 admission. 506 students applied and 261 are accepted. Of the accepted students, 95 students finally enrolled into the school and the yield is 36.40%.

Acceptance Rate Comparison for University of New Mexico School of Law

Compared to law schools in U.S., University of New Mexico School of Law's acceptance rate is higher than the average rate of 42%.
You can compare University of New Mexico School of Law with law schools that have similar acceptance rate between 50% and 60%
University of New Mexico School of Law Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateYieldFirst-Year EnrollTotal Enroll
University of New Mexico School of Law51.58%36.40%95297
All Law Schools41.58%31.81%196707
Public40.53%32.88%168632
Private42.39%30.98%217765
University of New Mexico School of Law Acceptance Rate Chart

2025 LSAT Scores and GPA

The LSAT score at University of New Mexico School of Law is 157 and GPA is 3.57 over 95 enrolled students for the academic year 2024-2025.
Compared to law schools in U.S., University of New Mexico School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 159.
You can compare University of New Mexico School of Law with law schools that have similar LSAT score between 155 and 160
The 75th percentile of LSAT score is 160 and the 25th percentile is 151. The 75th percentile of GPA is 3.72 and the 25th percentile is 3.36.
LSAT ScoresGPA
University of New Mexico School of Law1573.57
All Law Schools1593.62
Public1593.66
Private1583.59
University of New Mexico School of Law LSAT score & GPA Comparison Chart
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
2020151155157
2021150155158
2022152156159
2023152156160
2024151155160
2025150157160
University of New Mexico School of Law LSAT score Trends Chart Chart
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
20203.163.473.72
20213.223.53.73
20223.373.613.83
20233.223.53.74
20243.363.613.72
20253.223.573.74
University of New Mexico School of Law GPA Trends Chart Chart
Data Source: ABA Statistics

Application timeline & Requirements

For 2025 fall term class, the application deadline at University of New Mexico School of Law is July 15, 2025 (Final 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. Especially, to apply scholarship by school or government, the application must be submitted by the priority deadline, July 15, 2025. Check detailed explanation about application time line at University of New Mexico School of Law' application process page.
The items in following table are the required items to University of New Mexico School of Law 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.
Application Open2024-09-15
Priority Deadline2025-03-01
Final Deadline2025-07-15
Admission Contact
Phone505-277-0958
Emailadmissions@law.unm.edu
General Admission Informationhttps://lawschool.unm.edu/admissions/
Application Requirementshttps://lawschool.unm.edu/admissions/application-requirements/index.html
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.
LSAT Scores
  • Official LSAT Score, usually no older than 5 years
  • GRE may be not accepted.
Personal Statement
  • Discuss any matters relevant to your ability to succeed in law school.
Letters Of Recommendation
  • Limit up to 3 or 4 letters, in general
  • May require right of access to recommendations.
Transcripts
    Résumé
    • Describe your academic, extracurricular and professional activities.
    Character & Fitness
    • Disclosure for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction.
    Heritage Statement
      Academic Addendum