University of North Dakota School of Law
University of North Dakota · Grand Forks, ND
The school received 401 applications for a first-year class of 97, and 80.8% of the class of 2025 held full-time, long-term bar-passage jobs.
- 63.09% Acceptance rate More selective than 2% of schools
- 151 Median LSAT Beats 7% of schools
- 3.48 Median GPA Beats 21% of schools
- 72.3% First-time bar pass Beats 18% of schools
About
About University of North Dakota School of Law
The University of North Dakota School of Law, located in Grand Forks, is North Dakota’s only law school and a public institution within the University of North Dakota. Established in 1899, the school has held accreditation from the American Bar Association (ABA) since 1923. UND Law offers a Juris Doctor (JD) program, an accelerated bachelor’s-to-JD pathway, and joint degree options combining law with business administration, public administration, or public health. Its relatively small student body supports a close-knit learning environment and interaction with faculty.
UND Law emphasizes practical legal training through clinics, externships, moot court, trial competitions, and other experiential learning opportunities. Students can explore specialized subjects through certificates in Indian and Tribal Law, Aviation Law, and Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources. Its clinics provide supervised opportunities to work with clients on matters involving family law, immigration, and business or nonprofit organizations. With a focus on preparing graduates for legal practice and public service, the school serves students interested in careers across North Dakota and beyond.
At a glance
- Location
- Grand Forks, ND
- Type
- Public
- Part of
- University of North Dakota
- JD students
- 246
- Full-time faculty
- 18
Admissions
Acceptance rate 63.09%, higher than 98% of schools
401 applications, 253 offers, and 38.3% of those admitted enrolled.
Key takeaway: Applications rose from 304 in 2017 to 401 in 2025, after a peak of 450 in 2024.
LSAT and GPA of the entering class
LSAT 25th · median · 75th: 148 · 151 · 155
GPA 25th · median · 75th: 3.24 · 3.48 · 3.75
The blue band is the middle 50% of the fall-2025 entering class. The line is the median. 0 first-year students were admitted with a GRE score. 0 were admitted with a JD-Next score. 97 of the 253 admitted students enrolled.
Data ranks: acceptance rate #192 of 196, median LSAT #178 of 196 (tie), median GPA #152 of 196 (tie).
Applying and the academic calendar
- Application fee
- $35 (waived until January 1, 2026)
- Application deadline
- July 15
- Financial aid deadline
- February 1, 2026; March 1, 2026
- Calendar
- Semesters
- Classes start in
- August
- Credits to graduate
- 90
Where is University of North Dakota School of Law trending?
9 entering classes, 2017–2025. Shaded band = middle 50% of the class. A gap means no figure was reported for that year.
Year-by-year numbers
| Fall | Applications | Acceptance | LSAT | GPA | First-year class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 401 | 63.09% | 148 / 151 / 155 | 3.24 / 3.48 / 3.75 | 97 |
| 2024 | 450 | 52.22% | 147 / 150 / 154 | 3.19 / 3.46 / 3.76 | 82 |
| 2023 | 379 | 62.01% | 146 / 150 / 153 | 3.12 / 3.37 / 3.79 | 83 |
| 2022 | 377 | 72.68% | 146 / 150 / 153 | 3.10 / 3.37 / 3.59 | 86 |
| 2021 | 386 | 54.66% | 147 / 150 / 153 | 3.12 / 3.39 / 3.68 | 87 |
| 2020 | 315 | 66.35% | 145 / 148 / 151 | 2.99 / 3.34 / 3.59 | 82 |
| 2019 | 309 | 60.84% | 145 / 149 / 152 | 2.97 / 3.30 / 3.66 | 84 |
| 2018 | 275 | 64.00% | 145 / 148 / 150 | 2.86 / 3.13 / 3.48 | 62 |
| 2017 | 304 | 63.82% | 145 / 148 / 152 | 2.81 / 3.36 / 3.63 | 71 |
Students
246 JD students, 52.4% women
Students of color make up 17.9% of JD students in fall 2025, and 73 JD degrees were awarded in 2024-25.
Key takeaway: 3 of the 82 students who were in their first year in fall 2024 left the school during 2024-25 (3.7%), not counting transfers.
University of North Dakota School of Law enrolled 246 JD students in fall 2025. It awarded 73 JD degrees in 2024-25.
- Women 52.4%
- Men 47.6%
Race and ethnicity
| Group | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic of any race | 5 | |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 | |
| Asian | 10 | |
| Black or African American | 6 | |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1 | |
| Multiracial | 17 | |
| All students of color | 44 | |
| White | 178 | |
| Race and ethnicity unknown | 24 |
First-year students who left or transferred out, 2024-25
| Why they left | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Academic reasons | 1 | 1.2% |
| Other reasons | 2 | 2.4% |
| Transferred to another law school | 10 | 12.2% |
Out of 82 first-year students enrolled in fall 2024. Upper-level students who left: 0 of 145 (0.0%). 2 students transferred in.
Try it
Where do your numbers fall?
See where your LSAT and GPA sit against the school's fall-2025 class. This shows position only, not your odds.
Key takeaway: The median LSAT is 151 and the median GPA is 3.48, and the middle 50% of the class had 148–155 and 3.24–3.75.
:
LSAT 25th · median · 75th: 148 · 151 · 155
:
GPA 25th · median · 75th: 3.24 · 3.48 · 3.75
Shaded band = middle 50% of the fall-2025 class; line = median.
Jobs · Class of 2025
21.9% in government jobs, higher than 95% of schools
73 graduates, status on March 16, 2026. 80.8% held full-time, long-term bar-passage jobs.
Key takeaway: In full-time, long-term jobs, 39.7% of graduates joined law firms, and 21.9% took government jobs.
- Bar-passage jobs59
- School-funded jobs0
- JD-advantage jobs1
- Other jobs1
- Further study0
- Seeking work3
- Unknown, not seeking or deferred9
Full-time, long-term jobs by number of lawyers at the firm.
- Bar-passage jobs, not school-funded
- Firms of 501+ lawyers
- Federal clerkships
Jobs by sector
| Sector | Share | Nationally |
|---|---|---|
| Law firms | 39.7% | |
| Government | 21.9% | |
| Public interest | 9.6% | |
| Federal clerkships | 5.5% | |
| State, local & international clerkships | 5.5% | |
| Business & industry | 1.4% | |
| Education | 0.0% |
Clerkships by type
| Type | Graduates | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Federal | 4 | 5.5% |
| State or local | 4 | 5.5% |
| International | 0 | 0.0% |
Top states for jobs
- North Dakota 29
- Minnesota 10
- Montana 4
Bar passage
72.3% pass on their first try
2025 exams: 47 of 65 first-time takers passed, 2.9 points below the average for the same states.
Key takeaway: In North Dakota, 27 of 40 first-time takers passed (67.5%), against a state average of 71.0%.
- North Dakota
- Average in the same jurisdictions
Compared with the average in each place
| Jurisdiction | Takers | Rate | Avg. | Diff. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | 40 | 67.5% | 71.0% | −3.5 |
| Minnesota | 12 | 91.7% | 87.0% | +4.6 |
| 10 other jurisdictions | 13 | 69.2% | 77.3% | −8.0 |
Cost & aid
Per credit hour: $591 residents, $1,181 non-residents
Tuition is charged by the credit hour, not by the year. All 14 students who entered with a conditional scholarship in 2024-25 kept it in full.
Key takeaway: 52% of students receive a grant, and the median grant is $3,875 a year.
- Grants: 25th percentile $1,775, median $3,875, 75th percentile $10,500 a year.
Faculty & classes
12.6 JD students per full-time faculty member in 2024-25
In 2024-25, the school had 18 full-time faculty members and 16 who were not full-time.
Key takeaway: Students filled 27 law clinic positions in 2024-25, 12 for every 100 JD students.
- Full-time faculty: 50.0% women, 11.1% people of color.
- Librarians: 2 full-time.
- 66 course titles offered beyond the first year.
- Teachers, class sizes and hands-on courses are for the 2024-25 academic year.
Students per section; legal research and writing not counted.
Students per section.
Alumni
University of North Dakota School of Law Alumni on Lexinter
Practicing attorneys who earned their law degree at University of North Dakota School of Law. Each name links to the lawyer's full Lexinter profile.
Cash H. AalandAaland Law Firm · Fargo, North DakotaCriminal Defense- Beverley L. AdamsFredrikson & Byron P.A. · Fargo, North DakotaEmployment
- Jerilynn Brantner AdamsVogel Law Firm · Fargo, North DakotaFamily
- Leslie Johnson AldrichLJA Law Office, P.C. · Fargo, North DakotaFamily
- Dan AndersonLegacy Law Firm, PLLP · Mandan, North DakotaBusiness
- Jacqueline S. AndersonNilles Lawyers · Fargo, North DakotaEmployment
- Jon W. BackesMcGee, Hankla & Backes, PC · Minot, North DakotaBusiness
- Grant T. BakkeBakke Grinolds Wiederholt Attorneys at Law · Bismarck, North DakotaLawsuits & Disputes
- Randall J. BakkeBakke Grinolds Wiederholt Attorneys at Law · Bismarck, North DakotaInsurance
- Lisa BensonL. Benson Law, PLLC · Fargo, North DakotaFamily
- Kristin A. BinderRevive Law Group · Mandan, North DakotaFamily
- Jack BlotskyConmy Feste Ltd. · Fargo, North DakotaPersonal Injury
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FAQ
What is the University of North Dakota School of Law acceptance rate?
The University of North Dakota School of Law had an acceptance rate of 63.09% for the fall 2025 entering class. The school received 401 completed applications, offered admission to 253 applicants, and enrolled 97 first-year students.
What LSAT score do you need for the University of North Dakota School of Law?
The median LSAT score for UND Law's fall 2025 entering class was 151. The 25th percentile score was 148, while the 75th percentile score was 155.
What GPA do you need to get into UND Law School?
The median undergraduate GPA for the University of North Dakota School of Law's fall 2025 entering class was 3.48. The 25th percentile GPA was 3.24, and the 75th percentile GPA was 3.75.
Is the University of North Dakota School of Law ABA-accredited?
Yes. The University of North Dakota School of Law has been continuously accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) since 1923. Established in 1899, it is also the only law school in North Dakota.
Does UND Law School accept the GRE instead of the LSAT?
Yes. The University of North Dakota School of Law accepts both LSAT and GRE scores for JD admissions. Applicants must also submit the required academic transcripts, personal statement, and at least two letters of recommendation through the appropriate application process.
How long does it take to complete a JD at the University of North Dakota?
The JD program at the University of North Dakota School of Law is a three-year, full-time program requiring a minimum of 90 credit hours. Courses are primarily conducted on weekdays during the fall and spring semesters.
Does the University of North Dakota School of Law offer scholarships?
Yes. The University of North Dakota School of Law offers scholarship opportunities for eligible students. According to its 2025 ABA Standard 509 report, 52% of JD students received grants or scholarships during the 2024–2025 academic year. Awards and eligibility requirements vary.