University of Kansas Law School - Admissions, Stats & Reviews

Application Cycle:

25th, 50th, 75th percentile lines show official statistics

JD Admissions & Requirements

Data from 2023 admissions cycle

160

LSAT

3.71

GPA

48.7%

Admit Rate

KU School of Law is a prestigious JD program located in Lawrence, Kansas. In the competitive 2024 law school rankings, KU School of Law was ranked 46 by US News & World Report, making it a strong option for prospective law students in the current application cycle. For the 2023 admissions cycle, KU School of Law has an entering 1L class size of approximately 115 with an acceptance rate of 48.7%, positioning it among the competitive law schools for JD applicants.

https://law.ku.edu/admissions

[email protected]

866-220-3654

Also known as

KANSAS, UNIVERSITY OF

Law School Applications

700

JD application volume in 2023 cycle

JD Acceptance Rate

48.7%

38th percentile

JD Program Size

115

17th percentile

JD Tuition Cost

The law is reason, free from passion.

✨ Enjoy an ad-free experience with LSD+

Law School Admission Chances at KU School of Law

About KU School of Law

The University of Kansas School of Law offers a first-class program in international and comparative law. At its core is an extensive menu of courses in the areas most relevant to practice around the globe, including international business law, intellectual property law, Chinese law, Islamic law, and advocacy.

Internationally recognized scholars, with extensive high-level practical experience, teach these courses, and do so in small classes. Conferences and guest lectures, study-abroad opportunities, international moot court programs, active student organizations, and a friendly, cosmopolitan environment round out the experience.

In addition to the regular three-year Juris Doctor (JD) program, KU Law also offers a Two-Year JD for Foreign-Trained Lawyers, a Master of Laws (LLM) in American Legal Studies, and a Doctor of Juridical Science (SJD).

This school has a priority deadline.

KU School of Law Law School Admissions Data & Statistics

25th, 50th, 75th percentile lines show statistics from last year's admitted class

Showing 313 applications (91 accepted, 23 waitlisted, 15 rejected)

Application Cycle:

X-axis:

Y-axis:

Colorblind Mode

X-axis:

Y-axis:

LSAT Score: Law School Admission Test score (120-180 scale)

GPA: Undergraduate Grade Point Average (0.0-4.3+ scale)

Colorblind Mode

How to Use the Graph

Graph Navigation:

Zoom: Click and drag to zoom into a specific area
Reset zoom: Double-click anywhere on the graph
View details: Hover over any point to see detailed information
Visit profile: Click on any point to open that user's profile page
Toggle series: Click on any legend item to show/hide that category

Advanced Features:

Colorblind mode: Toggle on for an alternative color palette
Export/Print: Click the menu in the top-right corner to download or print
Cycle selection: Use the dropdown to view data from different application cycles
Custom axes: Select different metrics to compare on X and Y axes
Compare your stats: Your own stats will show as a blue diamond when viewing

JD Admission Requirements & Application Statistics

25th, 50th, 75th percentile lines show statistics from last year's admitted class

Showing 313 applications (91 accepted, 23 waitlisted, 15 rejected)

Application Cycle:

X-axis:

Y-axis:

Colorblind Mode

X-axis:

Y-axis:

LSAT Score: Law School Admission Test score (120-180 scale)

GPA: Undergraduate Grade Point Average (0.0-4.3+ scale)

Colorblind Mode

How to Use the Graph

Graph Navigation:

Zoom: Click and drag to zoom into a specific area
Reset zoom: Double-click anywhere on the graph
View details: Hover over any point to see detailed information
Visit profile: Click on any point to open that user's profile page
Toggle series: Click on any legend item to show/hide that category

Advanced Features:

Colorblind mode: Toggle on for an alternative color palette
Export/Print: Click the menu in the top-right corner to download or print
Cycle selection: Use the dropdown to view data from different application cycles
Custom axes: Select different metrics to compare on X and Y axes
Compare your stats: Your own stats will show as a blue diamond when viewing

Application Cycle:

For law school applicants interested in the 2024 admissions cycle at KU School of Law, 700 candidates submitted JD applications and 341 received acceptance letters. The law school application process here is moderately selective for prospective students with an acceptance rate of 48.7%.

The JD program at KU School of Law enrolls a first-year class of 115 law students each year, with an admissions yield rate of 32.84%. This means that of the 341 applicants who received law school acceptance letters, 112 chose to enroll. Understanding these law school admission statistics can help prospective JD applicants evaluate their chances and plan their application strategy.

For a competitive law school application to KU School of Law, students should aim to meet or exceed the median statistics shown below. Meeting these GPA and LSAT targets significantly improves your chances of admission.

LSAT & GPA Statistics
	25th	50th	75th
LSAT	155	160	162
	65th percentile
GPA	3.45	3.71	3.88
	65th percentile

	Value
Applications	700
	19th percentile
Admission Offers	341
Class Size	115
	17th percentile
Acceptance Rate	48.7%
	38th percentile
Yield Rate	32.84%
	64th percentile

The above statistics show that KU School of Law typically admits students with LSAT scores ranging from 155 (25th percentile) to 162 (75th percentile), with a median of 160.

For GPA, admitted students typically have undergraduate GPAs ranging from 3.45 to 3.88, with a median of 3.71.

With an acceptance rate of 48.7%, KU School of Law is considered a moderately selective law school in terms of admissions.

What these numbers mean

Percentiles: The 25th/50th/75th percentiles show the distribution of scores among admitted students.
Applications: Total number of people who applied to this law school.
Acceptance Rate: Percentage of applicants who received offers (lower = more selective).
Yield Rate: Percentage of admitted students who enrolled (higher = more desirable).

* Indicates data is from a previous year when current year data is unavailable.

KU School of Law Application Status Data

Application statuses submitted by LSData users

Showing 0 apps

KU School of Law

JD Admissions & Requirements

Also known as

Graph Navigation:

Advanced Features:

JD Admission Requirements & Application Statistics

Graph Navigation:

Advanced Features:

Law School Tuition & Career Outcomes

University of Kansas

Direct Messages

LSD+ Direct Messages

Main Chat

Direct Messages

LSD+ Direct Messages