Behind the Numbers
Much has been written over the past few years about the cost/benefit of a Juris Doctor. While the reasons for wanting to obtain a law degree vary for each student, we at the University of Colorado Law School feel it is important to explain the full costs of a law degree, the types of work our alumni are doing and the factors that will help our potential students to make an informed decision.
THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN CHOOSING A LAW SCHOOL
Every law school is different and every school has its pluses and minuses. Students must decide for themselves what is important to them when choosing their alma mater. Some factors to consider:
- Faculty
- Courses, clinical offerings, and areas of study
- Location and community
- Student organizations
- Lifestyle
- School reputation and ranking
- Size of student body
- Cost of attendance and debt load upon graduation
FACTS AND FIGURES ABOUT COLORADO LAW
Law School Profile (2010-2011 Academic Year)
Total Enrollment (full-time day program only): 546
Student/Faculty Ratio: 10.8 to 1
Colorado Bar Passage Rate (July 2010 first-time takers): 95%
JD Dual Degrees & Certificates
JD/Master of Business Administration
JD/Master of Public Affairs
JD/Master in Telecommunications
JD/Master in Environmental Studies
JD/Master of Urban and Regional Planning
JD/PhD in Environmental Studies
JD/Doctor of Medicine
JD/LLB from University of Alberta
Tax Emphasis Program
American Indian Law Certificate
Juvenile and Family Law Certificate
Entrepreneurial Law Certificate
Master of Laws Degrees
LL.M. in Entrepreneurial Law
LL.M. in Information Technology & Intellectual Property Law
LL.M. in Natural Resources Law
Tuition, Fees, and Living Expenses (2010-11)
$28,934 JD Resident Tuition
$35,138 JD Nonresident* Tuition
$33,362 LL.M. Resident Tuition
$36,872 LL.M. Nonresident Tuition
$14,924 Resident Living Expenses
$15,614 Nonresident Living Expenses
*Nonresident students may qualify for in-state tuition after one year.
The average 2010 Colorado Law student graduated with $66,554 in law school loan debt. While this can be a barrier for some, there are several loan assistance and repayment programs available to students. Our Office of Admissions and Financial Aid are available to discuss these options with prospective students.
| Entering Class Profile (Class of 2013) | |
| 180 | Entering Class Size |
| 27% | Acceptance Rate |
| 164 | Median LSAT Score |
| 3.61 | Median Cumulative GPA |
| 47% | Women |
| 22% | Racially/Ethnically Diverse |
| 24 | Median Age (Range 21-49) |
| 14 | Students with Graduate Degrees |
| 39 | States + Canada Represented |
| 40% | Colorado Residents |
| 109 | Undergraduate Schools Represented |
