2022-2023 Tuition & Fees

University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law's 2023 tuition & fees is $23,359 for Missouri residents and $29,359 for others. The law school tuition is increased by
-26.95% from last year.

For law school students, the average living costs including room & board, books, and other personal expenses is $18,040. Including living costs and tuition & fees, the total costs of attendance of University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law is $47,399.

The following table summarizes the tuition & fees, and other college costs for University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law.

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University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law 2023 Tuition & Fees
20222023
Missouri ResidentsOut-of-StateMissouri ResidentsOut-of-State
Law School Tuition $21,195$40,188 $23,359
10.21%
$29,359
-26.95%
Living Costs $17,236 $18,040
4.66%
Room & Board$12,668$13,300
Books & Supplies$1,034$1,034
Personal Expenses$3,534$3,706
COA$38,431$57,424 $41,399
7.72%
$47,399
-17.46%
Grants / Scholarships$7,000$5,800
COA after receiving aid$31,431$41,599

LSAT Scores and GPA

The average GPA is 3.55 and the average LSAT score is 154 for 2024 University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law admission. The GPA is the average value of submitted scores from 134 pre-admitted and enrolled first-year students and the average LSAT score is computed over submitted scores from 136 students. The following table summarizes the GPA and LSAT scores by 25th, 50th, and 75th percentiles.

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University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law Average GPA and LSAT scores
25th Percentile50th Percentile75th Percentile
GPA3.223.553.75
LSAT Scores152154158

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-2024, total 564 students have applied to University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law and 332 students have accepted to get into the school. Among the admitted students, 133 students finally have enrolled into the school. The acceptance rate is 58.87% and the yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 40.06% at University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law. With 3 pre-admitted students, total 136 first-year students enrolled in University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law.

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University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law Admission Stats - Applicants, Admitted, and Enrolled
Number of Students
Applicants564
Admitted332
Enrolled133
Acceptance Rate58.87%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)40.06%
Pre-Admitted3
Total Number of First-Year Students136
68 men, 68 women
All full-time students

Bar Exam Pass Rate

Last year, total 117 students took the bar exam first time at University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law. Among them, 92 students passed the exam and the bar exam pass rate is 78.63%. For reference, the average pass rate at Missouri law schools is 78.76%. The following table shows the bar exam pass rate for first time exam takers at University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law.

In 2023, 125 students graduated from University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law. Of them, 84 graduates employed where bar passage required and 14 got J.D. Advantage jobs. By employed status, 104 graduates employed as full-time and 6 employed as part-time status. Check more employment statistics at University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law employement summary page.

University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law Bar Exam Pass Rate for First-time Takers
Number of Students / Percentage
Total Graduate111
First-time Takers117
33 from prior year
No Exam Takers27
First-time Bar Exam Passer92
First-time Bar Exam Pass Rate78.63%
Average Pass Rate at Missouri Law Schools78.76%

Grants and Scholarships

At University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law, 84.52% of enrolled students received grants and/or scholarships. The average grant amount is $5,800. 4.33% of students received more than full tuition amount, and 16.28% received more than half, but not the full tuition amount.

You can view more detailed financial aid statistics at University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law costs and financial aid page.

Grants and Scholarships Statistics
Amounts / Percentage
Number Received393
Half or Less than Tuition79.39%
Half to Full Tuition16.28%
Full Tuition0.00%
More than Full Tuition4.33%