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Michigan State University College of Law

Class of 2018 - Snapshot 1589 Completed Applications 944 Offers 60% Acceptance Rate 207 Enrolled The Law College is perfectly situated in the heart of a Big Ten university and just minutes from Michigan’s state capital. Our students have easy access to countless legal employers, the abundant resources of a leading research university, and the entertainment and cultural choices of a vibrant college town. Plus, MSU’s international name recognition and a loyal network of more than 530,000 alumni enhance our graduates’ marketability and further strengthen the value of a Michigan State Law degree.

Contact Info


Website: http://www.law.msu.edu/
Address: 648 N Shaw Ln, East Lansing, MI 48824
Admission Phone: (517) 432-0222
Admission Email: [email protected]

2018 Quick Overview

The Below Data Compiled By: The American Bar Association 

Students801
Student-faculty ratio16:1
Tuition $41,528 per year (full-time, in-state)
$41,528 per year (full-time, out-of-state)
$28,640 per year (part-time, in-state)
$28,640 per year (part-time, out-of-state)
Tuition Guarantee Program0
Estimated Living Expenses$16,150
Founded In1941
ABA AccreditedYes
Application deadline04/30/19
Full-time program application fee$ 60
Financial Aid Deadline04/01/19
Can first years start other than fall?No
Median LSAT: 154
Median GPA: 3.51
Acceptance Rate: 46.4 %

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    • Academic Year

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    Michigan State University College of Law

    Real Time Applicant Admissions Data

    Michigan State University College of Law

    Real Time HIC User Applicant Status Admissions Data

    Actual(A)/Practice(P)

    Username LSAT GPA Status Scholarship Sent Received Decision Updated
    sboettch 159 A 3.13

    Accepted

    		 Yes - - 02/27/17 3 years ago
    Tgilmo45 160 A 3.25

    Accepted

    		 Yes - - - 3 years ago
    mikebac 156 A 3.78

    Accepted

    		 Yes - - - 3 years ago
    mlee29 153 A 3.07

    Accepted

    		 Yes 12/22/15 12/23/15 01/15/16 4 years ago
    Patinore 160 P 3.33

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 12 months ago
    saraspears97 157 A 3.50

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 2 years ago
    acushnyr 162 P 3.87

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 2 years ago
    Smoli028 150 P 3.15

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 2 years ago
    taylordennen 153 A 3.33

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 3 years ago
    Clarkpickle 155 A 3.26

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 3 years ago
    p00234 157 A 3.18

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 3 years ago
    lululemonliana 158 A 3.60

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 3 years ago
    Ander1wd 150 P 3.86

    Interested In Applying

    		 Yes - - - 3 years ago
    EssenceP1025 155 P 3.30

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 4 years ago
    Elliotta07 149 A 3.90

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 4 years ago
    wolber14 157 A 3.99

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 4 years ago
    paulbuck 160 P 3.75

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 4 years ago
    mpulido 158 A 3.47

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 4 years ago
    Bproc 161 A 3.30

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 4 years ago
    ebbio13 145 P 3.80

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 5 years ago
    Nicholas7294 170 A 3.40

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 5 years ago
    vinsk1ma 158 A 3.84

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 5 years ago
    LizYoder 154 A 3.30

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 5 years ago
    Penninel 141 A 3.10

    Pending

    		 02/19/19 02/17/19 - one year ago
    jesse.d.lamp101 160 A 3.92

    Pending

    		 - - - one year ago
    FrederickCook1980 130 A 2.27

    Pending

    		 - - - 4 years ago
    btxxx 150 A 3.36

    Waitlisted

    		 02/01/19 02/04/19 02/18/19 one year ago
    abeluk 152 A 3.15

    Waitlisted

    		 11/21/17 11/21/17 12/21/17 2 years ago
    Total Full-Time Part-Time
    Number of Applicants21072107
    Number of Offers10801080
    Number of Matriculants261261
    75% GPA3.753.75
    Median GPA3.563.56
    25% GPA3.213.21
    75% LSAT157157
    Median LSAT154154
    25% LSAT150150
    2018 Scholarship Data
    Total Number of Students760
    Total Students Receiving Grants580
    % of Students Receiving Grants76
    75% Grant Amount$37,232
    Median Grant Amount$25,112
    25% Grants Amount$8,950
    Scholarships awarded based on maintaining a certain academic performance
    Offering Conditional Scholarships:Yes
    Students Entering With a Scholarship230
    Eliminated (Students who lost scholarship)37
    % of Students Who Lost Scholarship16%

    • % of Total Less Than Half Tuition (19)
    • % of Total Half to Full Tuition (43)
    • % of Total Full Tuition (14)
    • % of Total More than Full Tuition (0)

    2018 Ethnicity Statistics

    • White (190)
    • Hispanics (16)
    • Black or African American (16)
    • Asian (10)
    • American Indian / Native (2)
    • Other (9)
    • Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander Total (0)
    • Two or more races Total (17)
    • Nonresident Alien Total (12)
    • Race and Ethnicity Unknown Total (9)


    • Total Women% (52)
    • Total Men% (47)
    Michigan State University College of Law Bar Exam Statistics
    YearTakersPass%State Average%Average Pass Difference%
    2017 220 81.36%
    2016 253 74.70%
    2015 269 88.85%

    Total Graduates 2017

    • Employed Bar Exam Required (341)
    • Employed J.D. Advantage (16)
    • Employed Other (2)
    • Unemployed (34)
    • Pursuing Graduate Degree (4)

    The Above Data Compiled By:  The American Bar Association