How many law schools are in Minnesota?

Minnesota has 3 ABA-accredited law schools, including University of Minnesota, University of St. Thomas (Minnesota), Mitchell Hamline.

What LSAT score do I need for law schools in Minnesota?

LSAT medians at Minnesota law schools range from 154 to 171. The average across all schools is 161.

What is the average acceptance rate for Minnesota law schools?

The average acceptance rate for law schools in Minnesota is 45%. Rates range from highly selective to open-admission programs.

What is the bar passage rate for Minnesota law schools?

The average first-time bar passage rate for Minnesota law school graduates is 80%. Individual school rates vary based on selectivity and bar prep programs.

How much does law school cost in Minnesota?

Tuition at Minnesota law schools ranges from $50,998 to $61,845 per year. Total cost of attendance includes living expenses, which vary by city.

3 Law Schools in Minnesota

Compare 3 ABA-accredited law schools in Minnesota by rankings, LSAT/GPA medians, employment outcomes, and tuition.

Law Schools

Top 50 Ranked

Avg Acceptance

45%

Avg LSAT

161

Avg Employment

Avg Bar Passage

80%

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#24

University of Minnesota Minneapolis

University of Minnesota #24

Minneapolis, Minnesota

LSAT 171 GPA 3.88 27%

75+

University of St. Thomas (Minnesota) Minneapolis

University of St. Thomas (Minnesota) 75+

Minneapolis, Minnesota

LSAT 159 GPA 3.72 58%

Mitchell Hamline St Paul

LSAT 154 GPA 3.29 51%

3 schools

Law Schools in Minnesota: 2026 Overview

Minnesota has 3 ABA-accredited law schools with an average LSAT median of 161 (range: 154–171) , an average GPA median of 3.63, and an average acceptance rate of 45%. 1 school is ranked in the US News top 50.

The average first-time bar passage rate across Minnesota schools is 80%. Tuition ranges from $50,998 to $61,845 per year.

Data from ABA 509 disclosures and 136,000+ self-reported applicant outcomes (LSD.Law).

Law Schools in Nearby States

Illinois (9 schools) Indiana (4 schools) Iowa (2 schools) Kansas (2 schools) Michigan (5 schools) Missouri (4 schools)