Consumer Information
University of New Mexico School of Law is an American Bar Association accredited law school. The following information provides a snapshot of the University of New Mexico School of Law in accordance with ABA Standard 509.
Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
321 N. Clark Street, 21st Floor
Chicago, IL 60654
Phone: 312.988.6738
- ABA Standard 509 Consumer Information Report
- ABA Bar Passage Report
- ABA Employment Summary Reports
- Scholarship Retention Data
Admissions Data
For the class entering in the Fall of 2021
Enrolled in 1L Class: 105
Median LSAT: 156
Median GPA: 3.61
Enrollment & Attrition Data
Academics
- Curricular Offerings
- Academic Requirements
- Academic Calendar
- Transfer Credit Policy
- Student Learning Outcomes
Employment Outcomes
Class of 2022 Employment Statistics
Of the 78 graduates in the Class of 2022, 72 (92%) secured employment as of March 15, 2023. 67 (86%) of those employed as of that date were in bar passage required or JD advantage positions. One of those not employed was enrolled in a full-time graduate degree program.
Bar Examination Statistics
July 2019
Pass rate for first-time UNM takers: 82%
State average first time takers: 79%
February 2019
Pass rate for first-time UNM takers: 65%
State average first time takers: 65%
Full Bar Exam Statistics, 2008-2019
Tuition & Estimated Cost of Living
Cost based on In-State Full-time Tuition Per Academic Year
Tuition: $18,287.60
Fees: $650 (depending on enrollment)
Living Costs: $17,155.00
Full Tuition, Fees & Living Cost
Scholarships & Financial Aid Information
Average Scholarship (AY 17-18): $7,584.00
Median Scholarship (AY 17-18): $4,600.00
*59.0% of enrolled students received scholarships.
Full scholarship retention data
Information regarding Refund Policies
Faculty & Administrators
- Information on the number of full-time and part-time faculty and administrators
- More about Faculty & Staff