Updated February 2026 bar exam pass rates for U.S. jurisdictions as official data is released. Includes overall, first-timer, repeater, examinee count, passing score, UBE status, and release date. Preparing for July 2026? Use this page to see what happened and start targeted essay practice.
Primary source: NCBE's jurisdiction results table, last updated May 4, 2026, 11:53 a.m. CDT. Reported overall pass rates currently range from 30% in Wyoming to 73% in Mississippi. Click any column header to sort the table.
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View July 2025 bar exam pass rates| Jurisdiction | Overall | First-Time | Repeater | Examinees | Passing Score | UBE | Release Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 33% | 52% | 25% | 318 | 260 | Yes | April 24 | Official |
| Alaska | 48% | 44% | Not reported | 31 | 270 | Yes | April 29 | Official |
| Arizona | 53% | Not reported | Not reported | 228 | 270 | Yes | April 10 | Official |
| Arkansas | 36% | 53% | 26% | 84 | 270 | Yes | April 9 | Official |
| California | 31% | 44% | 23% | Not reported | 1,390 | No | May 1 | Official |
| Colorado | 52% | 64% | 43% | 223 | 270 | Yes | April 23 | Official |
| Connecticut | 32% | 44% | 26% | 187 | 266 | Yes | April 24 | Official |
| Delaware | 51% | 68% | 33% | 79 | 143 | No | April 23 | Official |
| District of Columbia | 41% | Not reported | Not reported | 395 | 266 | Yes | April 17 | Official |
| Florida | 44% | 62% | 28% | 1,107 | 136 | No | April 13 | Official |
February is usually retaker-heavy. NCBE reported that about 71% of February 2026 MBE examinees were likely repeat test takers and about 29% were likely first-time takers. If you are sitting again in July 2026, the priority is not repeating the same study loop. It is finding the rules, analysis moves, and essay structure issues that cost points.
California released February 2026 results on May 1, with NCBE reporting 31% overall and 23% for repeaters. New York reported 41% overall from 3,855 examinees, and Florida reported 44% overall. BarScore gives state-specific essay feedback in about 15 seconds so retakers can see what to fix before July.
Get Instant Essay FeedbackNCBE reports February 2026 pass-rate data for 44 jurisdictions as of May 4, 2026, 11:53 a.m. CDT. Some jurisdictions have released applicant results but have not yet reported full pass-rate statistics, so those rows are marked Pending or Not reported.
California released February 2026 bar exam results through the Applicant Portal on May 1, 2026. The public pass list opened on May 3, 2026. NCBE reports California at 31% overall, 44% for first-time takers, and 23% for repeaters.
February administrations usually include more repeat takers. NCBE reported that about 71% of February 2026 MBE examinees were likely repeat test takers, compared with about 29% likely first-time takers. That applicant mix affects the overall pass rates.
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This table should be updated whenever NCBE changes its February 2026 jurisdiction table or when a jurisdiction publishes missing statistics. Rows are intentionally left as Pending or Not reported until a source reports the value.