William S. Richardson School of Law Class Profiles by Year

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

    The following table shows UHM 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.
    William S. Richardson School of Law Class Profiles From 2016 to 2024
    YearTuition & FeesLSAT Score GPAAcceptance RateYield EnrollmentBar Exam Pass Rate
    2015-16 $21,610 154 3.27 36.69% 41.67% 287 -
    2016-17 $46,566
    ($23,142)
    		 152
    		 3.27 43.69%
    		 34.73%
    		 316
    		 -
    2017-18 $46,588
    ($23,164)
    		 153
    		 3.2
    		 51.18%
    		 33.10%
    		 312
    		 70.42%
    2018-19 $46,588
    ($23,164)
    		 154
    		 3.32
    		 49.67%
    		 38.00%
    		 292
    		 72.55%
    2019-20 $46,588
    ($23,164)
    		 156
    		 3.45
    		 38.23%
    		 42.62%
    		 338
    		 65.72%
    2020-21 $46,588
    ($23,164)
    		 154
    		 3.42
    		 40.30%
    		 37.50%
    		 339
    		 78.12%
    2021-22 $46,588
    ($23,164)
    		 156
    		 3.54
    		 32.74%
    		 38.13%
    		 331
    		 72.07%
    2022-23 $46,588
    ($23,164)
    		 156 3.53
    		 29.65%
    		 38.64%
    		 315
    		 71.43%
    2023-24 $46,588
    ($23,164)
    		 157
    		 3.48
    		 28.80%
    		 35.71%
    		 313
    		 69.14%

    LSAT Score from 2016 to 2024

    The 2023 LSAT score at William S. Richardson School of Law is 157. The LSAT score is 1 point higher than last year's score. Compared to the LSAT score 8 years ago, this year's score is 3 points higher.
    The following table and chart visualize the changes of LSAT scores at William S. Richardson School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2023.
    UHM Law LSAT Scores Changes (2016-2024)
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    2016 151 154 158
    2017 150
    		 152
    		 156
    2018 151
    		 153
    		 156
    2019 152
    		 154
    		 157
    2020 153
    		 156
    		 159
    2021 151
    		 154
    		 157
    2022 153
    		 156
    		 159
    2023 154
    		 156 160
    2024 154 157
    		 160
    William S. Richardson School of Law LSAT score Trends (2016-2024) Chart

    GPA Trends from 2016 to 2024

    The 2023 GPA at William S. Richardson School of Law is 3.48. The GPA is 0.06 points lower than last year's GPA. Compared to the GPA 8 years ago, this year's GPA is 0.21 points higher.
    The following table and chart visualize the changes of GPAs at William S. Richardson School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2023.
    UHM Law GPA Changes (2016-2024)
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    2016 2.91 3.27 3.6
    2017 2.89
    		 3.27
    		 3.6
    2018 2.94
    		 3.2
    		 3.52
    2019 3.01
    		 3.32
    		 3.63
    2020 3.15
    		 3.45
    		 3.71
    2021 3.17
    		 3.42
    		 3.6
    2022 3.28
    		 3.54
    		 3.76
    2023 3.27
    		 3.53
    		 3.7
    2024 3.27
    		 3.48
    		 3.79
    William S. Richardson School of Law GPA Trends (2016-2024) Chart

    Changes in Acceptance Rate from 2016 to 2024

    The 2023 acceptance rate at William S. Richardson School of Law is 28.80%. The acceptance rate is 3.939 percents lower than last year's rate. Compared to the rate 8 years ago, this year's rate is 7.891 percents lower.
    The following table and chart visualize the changes of acceptance rate, yield, and number of applicants at William S. Richardson School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2023.
    UHM Law Acceptance Rate and First-year Enrollment Changes (2016-2024)
    YearApplicantsAdmittedEnrolled Acceptance RateYield
    2016 556 204 85 36.69% 41.67%
    2017 547
    		 239
    		 83
    		 43.69%
    		 34.73%
    2018 549
    		 281
    		 93
    		 51.18%
    		 33.10%
    2019 604
    		 300
    		 114
    		 49.67%
    		 38.00%
    2020 620
    		 237
    		 101
    		 38.23%
    		 42.62%
    2021 675
    		 272
    		 102
    		 40.30%
    		 37.50%
    2022 785
    		 257
    		 98
    		 32.74%
    		 38.13%
    2023 742
    		 220
    		 85
    		 29.65%
    		 38.64%
    2024 875
    		 252
    		 90
    		 28.80%
    		 35.71%
    William S. Richardson School of Law Acceptance Rate Trends (2016-2024) Chart

    Tuition Increase from 2016 to 2024

    The UHM Law's 2024 tuition & fees is $23,164 for in-state and $46,588 for out-of-state students, which is same as last year's tuition. Compared to the amount 9 years ago, this year's tuition is $24,978 (115.59%) higher.
    The following table and chart visualize the increase of tuition & fees at William S. Richardson School of Law from 2016 to 2024.
    UHM Law Tuition Changes (2016-2024)
    YearIn-StateOut-of-State
    2016$21,610$21,610
    2017$23,142$46,566
    2018$23,164$46,588
    2019$23,164$46,588
    2020$23,164$46,588
    2021$23,164$46,588
    2022$23,164$46,588
    2023$23,164$46,588
    2024$23,164$46,588
    William S. Richardson School of Law Tuition & Fees Trends (2016-2024) Chart

    Enrollment Changes from 2016 to 2024

    In the academic year 2023-2024, a total of 313 students enrolled in William S. Richardson School of Law, including J.D. and Non-J.D. programs. 304 students joined in J.D. program and 9 students enrolled in Non-J.D. program.
    The following table and chart show the enrollment by J.D. and Non-JD program at William S. Richardson School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2024.
    UHM Law JD and Non-JD Enrollment Trends (2016-2024)
    YearJ.D. EnrollmentNon-J.D. EnrollmentTotal Enrollment
    2016 281 6 287
    2017 305
    		 11
    		 316
    2018 306
    		 6
    		 312
    2019 287
    		 5
    		 292
    2020 330
    		 8
    		 338
    2021 339
    		 0
    		 339
    2022 331
    		 0 331
    2023 307
    		 8
    		 315
    2024 304
    		 9
    		 313
    William S. Richardson School of LawEnrollment Trends (2016-2024) Chart

    Bar exam pass rate from 2018 to 2023

    The 2023 bar exam pass rate of William S. Richardson School of Law is 69%. 81 graduates took the exam first-time and 56 passed the exam.
    The following table and chart show the changes of bar exam pass rate for William S. Richardson School of Lawgraduates from 2018 to 2023.
    UHM Law Bar Exam Pass Rate Changes (2018-2024)
    YearTotal GraduatesNot Take ExamPrior/Early Exam TakersTotal Exam TakersExam PassersPass Rate
    2018 77 19 12 71 50 70.42%
    2019 124
    		 37
    		 14
    		 102
    		 74
    		 72.55%
    2020 88
    		 20
    		 2
    		 70
    		 46
    		 65.72%
    2021 92
    		 37
    		 10
    		 64
    		 50
    		 78.12%
    2022 111
    		 30
    		 33
    		 111
    		 80
    		 72.07%
    2023 105
    		 25
    		 25
    		 105
    		 75
    		 71.43%
    2024 88
    		 22
    		 15
    		 81
    		 56
    		 69.14%
    William S. Richardson School of LawBar Exam Pass Rate Trends (2018-2024) Chart
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