The University of Kansas School of Law

Ranked #46
2026 US News rankings
Ranked #45 in Above the Law 2025
Lawrence, Kansas

Admissions stats

Accepts GRE
Offers part-time
Median GPA
3.85
Median LSAT
162
Acceptance rate
39%

LSAT vs GPA

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Last cycle's acceptance stats

Based on 2025 data from ABA

25TH
50TH
75TH
LSAT
158
162
164
GPA
3.58
3.85
3.95
Admissions funnel

Based on 2025 data from ABA

Count
Percent
Applications
1172
100%
Accepted
458
39%
Matriculated
115
10%

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LSAT
GPA
Underrepresented minority

Trends

Kansas acceptance rate trend

Based on data from ABA

Kansas rankings trend

Based on data from US News and World Report

Kansas LSAT trend

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Kansas GPA trend

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Employment

Employment outcomes

Based on 2024 data from ABA

Full-time legal employment
96%
Full-time non-legal
4%
Unemployed
0%
Top employment locations

Based on 2024 data from ABA

Location
Jobs
Kansas
49
Missouri
33
Texas
5
International
0
Jobs by employer type
Based on 2024 data from ABA
Law firms
52%
1-25
23%
26-500
19%
501+
10%
Business & industry
8%
Government
19%
Public interest
8%
Clerkship
8%
Federal
6%
State
3%
Tribal
0%
International
0%
Education
3%
Unemployed
0%

Tuition & costs

Tuition
Annual tuition, 2025-2026
$0
Estimated 3 years: $0
Cost of living (off-campus)
$19,852
Estimated 3 years
$59,556
Total cost
$19,852
Estimated 3 years
$59,556
Scholarships
Median scholarship
$15,000
25th percentile: $6,436
75th percentile: $24,192
Scholarship amounts
<50%
49%
50-100%
9%
100%
25%
>100%
17%

Demographics

Out of 365 students in 2024, 54% were women, and 22% were racially or ethnically minoritized [?].

By gender
Students
Men
45%
Women
54%
Other
1%
Full-time faculty
Men
50%
Women
50%
Other
0%
Part-time faculty
Men
61%
Women
39%
Other
0%
By race/ethnicity
Students
White
78%
Black
2%
Asian
4%
Hisp
9%
PI
0.3%
AI
0%
2+
4%
Unk
2%
Int'l
0%
Graduates
White
79%
Black
3%
Asian
2%
Hisp
13%
PI
0%
AI
0.8%
2+
3%
Unk
0.8%
Int'l
0%
Full-time faculty
White
85%
PoC
15%
Part-time faculty
White
85%
PoC
15%
Kansas student and staff demographics

Based on 2024 data from ABA

STUDENTS
GRADUATES
FULL-TIME PROFESSORS
PART-TIME PROFESSORS
Men
163
-
13
28
Women
196
-
13
18
Other gender
4
-
0
0
White
284
93
22
39
Asian
16
2
-
-
Hispanic
32
15
-
-
Black
9
3
-
-
Pacific Islander
1
0
-
-
American Indian
0
1
-
-
International
0
0
-
-
2+ races
15
3
-
-
Other
8
1
-
-
People of Color
81
25
4
7
Frequently asked questions
Is Kansas hard to get into?

Admission to Kansas is moderately competitive. For the 2025 application cycle, the Kansas acceptance rate was 39.08%.

What LSAT score do I need for Kansas?

To be a competitive applicant at Kansas, you should aim for an LSAT score around the median of 162 and a GPA of 3.85. The middle 50% of accepted students scored between 158 and 164 on the LSAT.

How much does Kansas cost?

For the 2025 academic year, Kansas tuition is $0 for full-time students. When factoring in the cost of living and additional fees, the total estimated cost of attendance is $19,852 per year.

Is Kansas a good law school?

Kansas is a respected program, particularly for students looking to practice in its surrounding region. It is currently ranked #46 in the U.S. News & World Report rankings for 2026.

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