2024-2025 Tuition & Fees

University of Montana School of Law's 2025 tuition & fees is $26,983 for Montana residents and $54,449 for others. The law school tuition is increased by
13.92% from last year.

For law school students, the average living costs including room & board, books, and other personal expenses is $30,524. Including living costs and tuition & fees, the total costs of attendance of University of Montana School of Law is $84,973.

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

The expensive law schools

The cheapest law schools

.
University of Montana School of Law 2025 Tuition & Fees
20242025
Montana ResidentsOut-of-StateMontana ResidentsOut-of-State
Law School Tuition $22,060$47,795 $26,983
22.32%
$54,449
13.92%
Living Costs $26,678 $30,524
14.42%
Room & Board$23,848$25,360
Books & Supplies$1,000$2,550
Personal Expenses$1,830$2,614
COA$48,738$74,473 $57,507
17.99%
$84,973
14.10%
Grants / Scholarships$7,000$5,000
COA after receiving aid$41,738$79,973

LSAT Scores and GPA

The average GPA is 3.48 and the average LSAT score is 154 for 2024 University of Montana School of Law admission. The GPA is the average value of submitted scores from 96 pre-admitted and enrolled first-year students and the average LSAT score is computed over submitted scores from 91 students. The following table summarizes the GPA and LSAT scores by 25th, 50th, and 75th percentiles.

Law Schools with highest LSAT Scores

Law Schools with lowest LSAT Scores

.
University of Montana School of Law Average GPA and LSAT scores
25th Percentile50th Percentile75th Percentile
GPA3.233.483.69
LSAT Scores150154158

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-2024, total 498 students have applied to University of Montana School of Law and 356 students have accepted to get into the school. Among the admitted students, 96 students finally have enrolled into the school. The acceptance rate is 71.49% and the yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 26.97% at University of Montana School of Law.

Tighest Law Schools to Admit

Law Schools with Higher Chance to Admit

.
University of Montana School of Law Admission Stats - Applicants, Admitted, and Enrolled
Number of Students
Applicants498
Admitted356
Enrolled96
Acceptance Rate71.49%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)26.97%
Pre-Admitted0
Total Number of First-Year Students96
44 men, 50 women, 2 Other
All full-time students

Bar Exam Pass Rate

Last year, total 71 students took the bar exam first time at University of Montana School of Law. Among them, 59 students passed the exam and the bar exam pass rate is 83.1%. For reference, the average pass rate at Montana law schools is 73.21%. The following table shows the bar exam pass rate for first time exam takers at University of Montana School of Law.

In 2023, 71 students graduated from University of Montana School of Law. Of them, 63 graduates employed where bar passage required and 2 got J.D. Advantage jobs. By employed status, 64 graduates employed as full-time and 1 employed as part-time status. Check more employment statistics at University of Montana School of Law employement summary page.

University of Montana School of Law Bar Exam Pass Rate for First-time Takers
Number of Students / Percentage
Total Graduate84
First-time Takers71
7 from prior year
No Exam Takers12
First-time Bar Exam Passer59
First-time Bar Exam Pass Rate83.1%
Average Pass Rate at Montana Law Schools73.21%

Grants and Scholarships

At University of Montana School of Law, 72.11% of enrolled students received grants and/or scholarships. The average grant amount is $5,000. 0.00% of students received more than full tuition amount, and 12.71% received more than half, but not the full tuition amount.

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

Grants and Scholarships Statistics
Amounts / Percentage
Number Received181
Half or Less than Tuition87.29%
Half to Full Tuition12.71%
Full Tuition0.00%
More than Full Tuition0.00%