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MPRE Scores by State

California and Utah tie for the highest Minimum Passing MPRE Score (86). 6 US states share the lowest (75). 21 of the 50 share 85, the most common value.

Education51 states · 3 metricsUpdated Feb 12, 2026Original page
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Median
80
Middle half 80 – 85
Average
81.7
50 states
Highest
86
California
Lowest
75
District of Columbia

Data

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What correlates with Minimum Passing MPRE Score?

Pearson r against 2,108 other state metrics sharing at least 30 states. Ranks are read by standing: a better rank counts as higher, whether rank 1 is the best place on a list or the worst. Correlation is not causation.

Higher together

Places that have a higher Minimum Passing MPRE Score tend to score higher on these (or rank better)

  1. Rainfall (1-10)Best States for Camping
    r = +0.55 · strong · n = 48
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  2. # of Major Squirrel SpeciesSquirrel Population by State
    r = +0.54 · strong · n = 49
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  3. Mean Wind Speed at 33 ftWindiest States in the U.S.
    r = +0.52 · strong · n = 50
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  4. Mean Wind Speed at 328 ftWindiest States in the U.S.
    r = +0.48 · moderate · n = 50
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  5. SSI Electoral Oversight ScoreMost Corrupt States
    r = +0.47 · moderate · n = 49
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  6. FTE Reporter RankMost Corrupt StatesA rank: rank 1 is the worst
    r = +0.46 · moderate · n = 48
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Opposite directions

Places that have a higher Minimum Passing MPRE Score tend to score lower on these (or rank worse)

  1. Indoor Allergy Humidity ScoreAllergy-Friendly States
    r = −0.54 · strong · n = 48
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  2. Mean Annual Precipitation (mm)Wettest States
    r = −0.51 · strong · n = 49
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  3. Mean Annual Precipitation (in)Wettest States
    r = −0.51 · strong · n = 49
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  4. Avg Indoor Allergy ScoreAllergy-Friendly States
    r = −0.51 · strong · n = 48
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  5. Total PrecipitationAverage Temperatures by State
    r = −0.50 · strong · n = 47
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  6. Average Annual RainfallOff-Grid Living Legal States
    r = −0.50 · strong · n = 49
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Quick answers

Which US states have the highest Minimum Passing MPRE Score?
California and Utah tie for the highest Minimum Passing MPRE Score, at 86.
Which US states have the lowest Minimum Passing MPRE Score?
6 of the 50 US states with data share the lowest Minimum Passing MPRE Score, at 75: Pennsylvania, Georgia, New Jersey, Alabama, Mississippi and District of Columbia.
What is the median Minimum Passing MPRE Score across US states?
The median is 80 across the 50 US states with data.
Where does the MPRE Scores by State data come from?
Rankodex compiles it from World Population Review and the primary sources it cites: Uniform Bar Examination Jurisdictions—MPRE Requirements - National Conference of Bar Examiners; Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination - National Conference of Bar Examiners; The Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE) - The Bar Examiner.

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