University of Texas--Austin School of Law

University of Texas–Austin School of Law

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The University of Texas–Austin School of Law is a top-ranked public law school located in the heart of downtown Austin. The school offers both a traditional three-year J.D. program as well as specialized programs such as the LL.M., Master of Laws, and Doctoral degrees in both civil and common law. UT Law has an extensive alumni network and is well known for its national and international academic programs, renowned faculty, and strong career services office. The school has consistently been ranked among the top 15 law schools in the U.S., with recent rankings placing it at #10 according to U.S. News & World Report. UT Law also offers numerous student organizations, pro bono opportunities, study abroad opportunities, and clinical experiences to help students gain real-world legal experience while pursuing their degrees.

This page focuses on national rankings, acceptance rates, program costs, and merit-based scholarships of University of Texas–Austin School of Law, an accredited law program in the United States. Should you be interested in official name and common abbreviation of University of Texas–Austin School of Law, please follow this link: https://www.abbreviationfinder.org/acronyms/utxa_university-of-texas-at-austin.html

Parent school: The University of Texas at Austin
Established: 1883
School type: Public
Endowment: $215.5 million (2018)
Dean: Bobby Chesney
Location: Austin, Texas, United States
Enrollment: 1,005 (2018)
Faculty: 281 (2017–18)

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Ranking: University of Texas–Austin

The University of Texas–Austin School of Law is widely regarded as one of the best institutions for legal education in the United States. According to US News and World Report, the school is consistently ranked in the top 15 law schools in the nation and was ranked 9th in 2021. Additionally, the school has been named a “Best Value” law school by US News and World Report for three consecutive years. The school also has an impressive faculty, with many professors being highly respected scholars in their respective fields. The university also boasts an extensive alumni network with graduates working at some of the most prestigious firms and companies around the world. In addition to its high rankings, UT Austin School of Law offers students a wide range of courses to further their legal education. Students can choose from over 80 different classes including constitutional law, criminal law, civil procedure, business associations and more. The faculty is also highly experienced and provides students with real-world experience through clinical courses such as litigation clinics, criminal defense clinics and externships. Through these courses, students gain insight into how lawyers operate on a daily basis which helps them prepare for their future careers as attorneys.

Top Law Schools of 2020
Score 74
Peer assessment score (5.0 highest) 4.1
Assessment score by lawyers/judges (5.0 highest) 4.2
25th-75th percentile GPA scores for all students 3.42-3.82
25th-75th percentile LSAT scores for all students 164-168
Overall acceptance rate 24.6%
Student/faculty ratio 12.9
Graduates employed at graduation 96.8%
Graduates known to be employed nine months after graduation 99.3%
School’s bar passage rate for first-time test takers 88.5%
State where the greatest number of first-time test takers took the bar TX
Statewide bar passage rate for first-time test takers 84.0%

Tuition & Scholarships: University of Texas–Austin

The University of Texas–Austin School of Law offers a range of tuition options and scholarship opportunities to help students finance their education. Tuition costs vary depending on the student’s residency status and enrollment level, with non-residents paying a higher rate than residents. For the 2020-2021 academic year, tuition for full-time resident students is $30,000 and for non-resident students is $50,000. In addition to tuition, students are responsible for paying various fees such as the mandatory health insurance fee and technology fee.

The School of Law offers many scholarships to help offset the cost of tuition. Merit scholarships are offered by the school based on academic achievements such as high grades and LSAT scores. Need-based scholarships are also available for those who demonstrate financial need through FAFSA forms or other documents. Additionally, first generation college scholarship programs are available to assist first-generation college students in pursuing their legal education at UT Austin Law School. Finally, there are a variety of loan programs available to help cover educational expenses including federal loans such as Direct Subsidized Loans and Direct Unsubsidized Loans.

Financial Aid Office Information
Financial aid application deadline 03/31
Financial aid director Linda Alba
Financial aid telephone (512) 232-1130
2019-2020 Expenses
Tuition In-state, full-time: $23,427 per year; Out-of-state, full-time: $38,697 per year
Room and board $9,500
Books $1,024
Miscellaneous expenses $3,828
Is the tuition the same for first-, second-, and third-year students? No
Does the university offer housing restricted to law students? No
Does the university offer graduate student housing for which law students are eligible? Yes
Does the university offer a public-interest scholarship program to current J.D. students? Yes
2019 Grants
Percentage of full-time students receiving grants of less than one-half tuition 59.7%
Percentage of part-time students receiving grants of less than one-half tuition N/A
Percentage of full-time students receiving grants of one-half tuition or more but less than full 18.3%
Percentage of part-time students receiving grants of one-half tuition or more but less than full N/A
Percentage of full-time students receiving grants of full tuition 0.1%
Percentage of part-time students receiving grants of full tuition N/A
Percentage of full-time students receiving grants of more than full tuition 1.9%
Percentage of part-time students receiving grants of more than full tuition N/A
25th percentile grant amount of aid per full-time recipient $3,008
Median grant amount of aid per full-time recipient (50th percentile) $6,016
75th percentile grant amount of aid per full-time recipient $9,025
25th percentile grant amount of aid per part-time recipient N/A
Median grant amount of aid per part-time recipient (50th percentile) N/A
75th percentile grant amount of aid per part-time recipient N/A
Indebtedness
Average indebtedness of 2019 graduates who incurred law school debt $70,814
Proportion who borrowed 77.8%
Does the school offer a loan repayment assistance program for 2019 J.D. graduates? Yes

University of Texas--Austin School of Law