2023-2024 Tuition & Fees
University of New Mexico School of Law's 2024 tuition & fees is $20,674 for New Mexico residents and $44,158 for others. The law school tuition is increased by
3.01% from last year.
For law school students, the average living costs including room & board, books, and other personal expenses is $19,658. Including living costs and tuition & fees, the total costs of attendance of University of New Mexico School of Law is $63,816.
The following table summarizes the tuition & fees, and other college costs for University of New Mexico School of Law.
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University of New Mexico School of Law 2024 Tuition & Fees
| 2023 | 2024 |
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| New Mexico Residents | Out-of-State | New Mexico Residents | Out-of-State |
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| Law School Tuition |
$19,724 | $42,868 |
$20,674
4.82% | $44,158
3.01% |
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| Living Costs |
$18,250 |
$19,658
7.72% |
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| Room & Board | $13,010 | $14,104 |
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| Books & Supplies | $1,392 | $1,476 |
|---|
| Personal Expenses | $3,848 | $4,078 |
|---|
| COA | $37,974 | $61,118 |
$40,332
6.21% | $63,816
4.41% |
|---|
| Grants / Scholarships | $5,220 | $6,576 |
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| COA after receiving aid | $32,754 | $57,240 |
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LSAT Scores and GPA
The average GPA is 3.61 and the average LSAT score is 155 for 2024 University of New Mexico School of Law admission. The GPA and LSAT scores are the average value of submitted scores from 92 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 New Mexico School of Law Average GPA and LSAT scores
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|
| GPA | 3.36 | 3.61 | 3.72 |
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| LSAT Scores | 151 | 155 | 160 |
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Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2023-2024, total 445 students have applied to University of New Mexico School of Law and 238 students have accepted to get into the school. Among the admitted students, 89 students finally have enrolled into the school. The acceptance rate is 53.48% and the yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 37.39% at University of New Mexico School of Law. With 3 pre-admitted students, total 92 first-year students enrolled in University of New Mexico School of Law.
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University of New Mexico School of Law Admission Stats - Applicants, Admitted, and Enrolled
| Number of Students |
|---|
| Applicants | 445 |
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| Admitted | 238 |
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| Enrolled | 89 |
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| Acceptance Rate | 53.48% |
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| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 37.39% |
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| Pre-Admitted | 3 |
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| Total Number of First-Year Students | 92
41 men, 50 women
All full-time students |
|---|
Bar Exam Pass Rate
Last year, total 74 students took the bar exam first time at University of New Mexico School of Law. Among them, 60 students passed the exam and the bar exam pass rate is 81.08%. For reference, the average pass rate at New Mexico law schools is 78.04%. The following table shows the bar exam pass rate for first time exam takers at University of New Mexico School of Law.
In 2023, 105 students graduated from University of New Mexico School of Law. Of them, 82 graduates employed where bar passage required and 5 got J.D. Advantage jobs. By employed status, 88 graduates employed as full-time and 3 employed as part-time status. Check more employment statistics at University of New Mexico School of Law employement summary page.
University of New Mexico School of Law Bar Exam Pass Rate for First-time Takers
| Number of Students / Percentage |
|---|
| Total Graduate | 83 |
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| First-time Takers | 74
12 from prior year |
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| No Exam Takers | 5 |
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| First-time Bar Exam Passer | 60 |
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| First-time Bar Exam Pass Rate | 81.08% |
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| Average Pass Rate at New Mexico Law Schools | 78.04% |
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Grants and Scholarships
At University of New Mexico School of Law, 56.05% of enrolled students received grants and/or scholarships. The average grant amount is $6,576. 11.36% of students received more than full tuition amount, and 19.89% received more than half, but not the full tuition amount.
You can view more detailed financial aid statistics at University of New Mexico School of Law costs and financial aid page.
Grants and Scholarships Statistics
| Amounts / Percentage |
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| Number Received | 176 |
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| Half or Less than Tuition | 68.75% |
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| Half to Full Tuition | 19.89% |
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| Full Tuition | 3.41% |
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| More than Full Tuition | 7.95% |
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