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University of Massachusetts School of Law - Dartmouth

Class of 2018 - Snapshot 940 Completed Applications 535 Offers 57% Acceptance Rate 93 Enrolled UMass Law offers a rigorous and rewarding legal education that prepares students for a full range of careers in the practice of law. We encourage our students to become Citizen Lawyers—lawyers who are committed to the betterment of their community, their country, and its citizens. We offer a well-balanced legal education, fosters a collegial community, and is committed to providing access to students who might not otherwise have the opportunity to study law. UMass Law graduates exemplary lawyers prepared to pass the bar and practice law—lawyers who are motivated to make significant contributions to their communities and to the legal profession.

Contact Info


Website: http://www.umassd.edu/law/
Address: 333 Faunce Corner Rd, North Dartmouth, MA 02747
Admission Phone: (508) 999-8000
Admission Email: [email protected]

2018 Quick Overview

The Below Data Compiled By: The American Bar Association 

Students205
Student-faculty ratio15:1
Tuition $26,466 per year (full-time, in-state)
$34,618 per year (full-time, out-of-state)
$19,968 per year (part-time, in-state)
$26,082 per year (part-time, out-of-state)
Tuition Guarantee Program0
Estimated Living Expenses$19,492
Founded In2012
ABA AccreditedYes
Application deadline06/30/19
Full-time program application fee$ 50
Financial Aid Deadline06/30/19
Can first years start other than fall?No
Median LSAT: 148
Median GPA: 3.12
Acceptance Rate: 65.8 %

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    • Academic Year

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    Real Time Applicant Admissions Data

    University of Massachusetts School of Law - Dartmouth

    Real Time HIC User Applicant Status Admissions Data

    Actual(A)/Practice(P)

    Username LSAT GPA Status Scholarship Sent Received Decision Updated
    javarpa 158 A 3.09

    Accepted

    		 Yes 02/04/21 - 02/16/21 2 years ago
    tarasharee3 147 A 3.72

    Accepted

    		 Yes - - 03/05/20 3 years ago
    MCATHCART 143 P 2.60

    Accepted

    		 - - - 6 years ago
    jgolicz 149 A 3.10

    Accepted

    		 Yes - - - 6 years ago
    anasazjk 159 A 2.51

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 2 years ago
    Jdawes 145 P 3.05

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 4 years ago
    mcnealus18 145 P 2.86

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 5 years ago
    KCH11001 165 P 3.00

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 5 years ago
    stofani 165 P 3.40

    Interested In Applying

    		 No - - - 5 years ago
    kpennathur 150 P 3.05

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 5 years ago
    cnastasia 137 P 3.50

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 6 years ago
    terentie 161 P 2.78

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 7 years ago
    joelarpin 165 A 3.00

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 7 years ago
    JStar21 145 A 3.72

    Pending

    		 - - - one year ago
    RLsFuture 156 A 2.85

    Pending

    		 - - - 2 years ago
    trying4legal 142 A 3.50

    Rejected

    		 - - - 3 months ago
    Hawaiangirl89 148 A 2.10

    Rejected

    		 - - - 7 months ago
    lbar0225 142 A 3.17

    Rejected

    		 - 02/20/21 - 2 years ago
    Jeanelle2020 145 A 3.73

    Rejected

    		 12/29/17 12/29/17 - 5 years ago
    Total Full-Time Part-Time
    Number of Applicants782782
    Number of Offers502502
    Number of Matriculants7979
    75% GPA3.433.43
    Median GPA3.113.11
    25% GPA2.762.76
    75% LSAT151151
    Median LSAT148148
    25% LSAT145145
    2018 Scholarship Data
    Total Number of Students186
    Total Students Receiving Grants171
    % of Students Receiving Grants92
    75% Grant Amount$17,423
    Median Grant Amount$10,000
    25% Grants Amount$7,462
    Scholarships awarded based on maintaining a certain academic performance
    Offering Conditional Scholarships:This school does not award scholarships that may be reduced or eliminated based on law school academic performance

    • % of Total Less Than Half Tuition (55)
    • % of Total Half to Full Tuition (35)
    • % of Total Full Tuition (0)
    • % of Total More than Full Tuition (2)

    2018 Ethnicity Statistics

    • White (64)
    • Hispanics (11)
    • Black or African American (10)
    • Asian (5)
    • American Indian / Native (0)
    • Other (4)
    • Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander Total (0)
    • Two or more races Total (4)
    • Nonresident Alien Total (1)
    • Race and Ethnicity Unknown Total (4)


    • Total Women% (49)
    • Total Men% (50)
    University of Massachusetts School of Law - Dartmouth Bar Exam Statistics
    YearTakersPass%State Average%Average Pass Difference%
    2017 55 72.73%
    2016 54 61.11%
    2015 53 88.68%

    Total Graduates 2017

    • Employed Bar Exam Required (87)
    • Employed J.D. Advantage (16)
    • Employed Other (8)
    • Unemployed (13)
    • Pursuing Graduate Degree (3)

    The Above Data Compiled By:  The American Bar Association