Robert H. McKinney School of Law - Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis
Founded in 1895, Robert H. McKinney School of Law - Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis is a Public school located in Indianapolis, IN. The next statements briefly introduces Robert H. McKinney School of Law. The 2026 tuition data is from the school's financial office and admission and other information is based on American Bar Association (ABA) data.
- The average LSAT Score of enrolled students is 155 where the national average LSAT is 160.
- The average GPA of enrolled students is 3.58 where the national average GPA is 3.65.
- The 2027 law school tuition & fees is $59,522 where the national average law school tuition is $55,459.
- The acceptance rate at is 55.9% where the average acceptance rate is 36.1%.
- Total 884 law school students have enrolled.
- The bar exam pass rate (for first-time exam takers) is 73.9% where the average pass rate of all law schools is 80.3%.
2027 Tuition & Fees
The 2026-2027 law school tuition at Robert H. McKinney School of Law - Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis is $38,472 for Indiana residents and $59,522 for out-of-state students. The law school tuition has increased by 11.97% from last year. The undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,762 for Indiana residents and $34,891 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees other than law school is $11,180 for Indiana residents and $28,964 for out-of-state students (2025)
The average living costs including room & board, books, and other personal expenses is $24,060 when living on campus. This amount may not include health insurance fee and exam fees and varies by student's living setting.
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Residents | Out-of-State | Indiana Residents | Out-of-State | Indiana Residents | Out-of-State | |
| Law School Tuition & Fees | $32,475 | $52,538 | $33,083 | $53,158 | $38,472 | $59,522 |
| Law School Living Expenses | $23,512 | $24,060 | $24,060 | |||
| Undergraduate Tuition | $10,762 | $34,891 | - | - | -a | -a |
| Graduate Tuition | $11,180 | $28,964 | - | - | -a | -a |
a The amount is not published yet by IPEDS / NCES. It is an estimated amount based on 2024-2025 tuition increase rate.
LSAT Scores & GPA
The 2026 average LSAT score for Robert H. McKinney School of Law is 155. Compared to the average LSAT of all law schools, Robert H. McKinney School of Law's LSAT score is average (the average is 160).
The average GPA at the school is 3.58, which is the around average of other law schools (average is 3.65).
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LSAT | |||
| 75th Percentile | 158 | 159 | 159 |
| 50th Percentile | 155 | 155 | 155 |
| 25th Percentile | 151 | 152 | 152 |
| GPA | |||
| 75th Percentile | 3.79 | 3.83 | 3.82 |
| 50th Percentile | 3.61 | 3.59 | 3.58 |
| 25th Percentile | 3.3 | 3.31 | 3.33 |
Acceptance Rate & Yield
The 2026 acceptance rate at Robert H. McKinney School of Law is 55.9% where 904 applicants have applied to and 505 students have accepted to admit. The acceptance rate at Robert H. McKinney School of Law is much higher (very easy to get in) compared to other law schools in united states (the average acceptance rate is 36.1%).
The Yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 54.1% where 273 students finally enrolled out of 505 admitted students. The yield Robert H. McKinney School of Law is much higher (highly eager to enroll) compared to other law schools (the average yield is 36.1%).
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 907 | 782 | 904 |
| Admitted | 565 | 492 | 505 |
| Enrolled | 249 | 263 | 273 |
| Acceptance Rate | 62.3% | 62.9% | 55.9% |
| Yield | 44.1% | 53.5% | 54.1% |
Law School Enrollment
For the academic year 2025-2026, total 884 law school students have enrolled to Robert H. McKinney School of Law. 829 students have enrolled in JD (Juris Doctor degree) program and 55 students enrolled in Non-JD program.
280 first-time students have enrolled in Robert H. McKinney School of Law. By gender, 117 male and 157 female first-time students newly enrolled in Robert H. McKinney School of Law. With 7 pre-admitted students, there are 280 first-time law school Students at Robert H. McKinney School of Law.
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 893 | 844 | 884 |
| JD Enrollment | 818 | 773 | 829 |
| Non-JD Enrollment | 75 | 71 | 55 |
| Non-JD Enrollment (Online) | - | -1 | - |
| 2025 | 2026 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | Full time | Part time | Total | Full time | Part time | |
| Total | 269 | 196 | 68 | 280 | 197 | 77 |
| Men | 133 | 95 | 30 | 136 | 88 | 29 |
| Women | 139 | 101 | 38 | 157 | 109 | 48 |
Bar Exam Pass Rate
For the first time bar exam takers at Robert H. McKinney School of Law, the bar exam pass rate is 73.87% - 222 students have taken and 164 students have passed the exam. The pass rate is lower than Indiana average bar exam pass rate (77.95%).
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Graduates | 215 | 215 | 209 |
| First-Time Bar Exam Takers Total | 175 | 175 | 222 |
| New Graduates | 165 | 165 | 181 |
| Prior Year Graduates | 10 | 10 | 31 |
| Early Exam Takers | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| No Exam Takers | 26 | 26 | 14 |
| Exam Passer | 133 | 133 | 164 |
| Exam Pass Rate | 76% | 76% | 73.87% |
| Indiana Pass Rate | 74.4% | 74.4% | 77.95% |
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