2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

University of Iowa College of Law's 2024 tuition & fees is $31,426 for Iowa residents and $51,955 for others. The law school tuition is increased by
3.94% from last year.

For law school students, the average living costs including room & board, books, and other personal expenses is $22,776. Including living costs and tuition & fees, the total costs of attendance of University of Iowa College of Law is $74,731.

The following table summarizes the tuition & fees, and other college costs for University of Iowa College of Law.

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University of Iowa College of Law 2024 Tuition & Fees
20232024
Iowa ResidentsOut-of-StateIowa ResidentsOut-of-State
Law School Tuition $30,152$49,987 $31,426
4.23%
$51,955
3.94%
Living Costs $19,508 $22,776
16.75%
Room & Board$14,630$18,202
Books & Supplies$1,800$1,800
Personal Expenses$3,078$2,774
COA$49,660$69,495 $54,202
9.15%
$74,731
7.53%
Grants / Scholarships$27,097$28,045
COA after receiving aid$22,563$46,686

LSAT Scores and GPA

The average GPA is 3.76 and the average LSAT score is 163 for 2024 University of Iowa College of Law admission. The GPA and LSAT scores are the average value of submitted scores from 156 pre-admitted and enrolled first-year students. The following table summarizes the GPA and LSAT scores by 25th, 50th, and 75th percentiles.

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University of Iowa College of Law Average GPA and LSAT scores
25th Percentile50th Percentile75th Percentile
GPA3.543.763.88
LSAT Scores160163165

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-2024, total 1,377 students have applied to University of Iowa College of Law and 657 students have accepted to get into the school. Among the admitted students, 153 students finally have enrolled into the school. The acceptance rate is 47.71% and the yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 23.29% at University of Iowa College of Law. With 3 pre-admitted students, total 156 first-year students enrolled in University of Iowa College of Law.

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University of Iowa College of Law Admission Stats - Applicants, Admitted, and Enrolled
Number of Students
Applicants1,377
Admitted657
Enrolled153
Acceptance Rate47.71%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)23.29%
Pre-Admitted3
Total Number of First-Year Students156
86 men, 68 women, 2 Other
All full-time students

Bar Exam Pass Rate

Last year, total 144 students took the bar exam first time at University of Iowa College of Law. Among them, 122 students passed the exam and the bar exam pass rate is 84.72%. For reference, the average pass rate at Iowa law schools is 80.5%. The following table shows the bar exam pass rate for first time exam takers at University of Iowa College of Law.

In 2023, 137 students graduated from University of Iowa College of Law. Of them, 119 graduates employed where bar passage required and 15 got J.D. Advantage jobs. By employed status, 130 graduates employed as full-time and 5 employed as part-time status. Check more employment statistics at University of Iowa College of Law employement summary page.

University of Iowa College of Law Bar Exam Pass Rate for First-time Takers
Number of Students / Percentage
Total Graduate161
First-time Takers144
9 from prior year, 1 Early Takers
No Exam Takers25
First-time Bar Exam Passer122
First-time Bar Exam Pass Rate84.72%
Average Pass Rate at Iowa Law Schools80.5%

Grants and Scholarships

At University of Iowa College of Law, 71.40% of enrolled students received grants and/or scholarships. The average grant amount is $28,045. 27.45% of students received more than full tuition amount, and 44.26% received more than half, but not the full tuition amount.

You can view more detailed financial aid statistics at University of Iowa College of Law costs and financial aid page.

Grants and Scholarships Statistics
Amounts / Percentage
Number Received357
Half or Less than Tuition28.29%
Half to Full Tuition44.26%
Full Tuition23.53%
More than Full Tuition3.92%