Albany Law School
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, Albany Law School reported a median LSAT of 158, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.54, and a 37.5% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 74.27%, and 91.6% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 158
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.54
- Acceptance rate 37.5%
- First-time bar passage 74.27%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 91.6%
- Resident tuition $63,994
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trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 153 | 3.31 | — | 76.04% | $41,845 |
| 2012 | 152 | 3.32 | — | 78.6% | $42,675 |
| 2013 | 153 | 3.38 | — | 81.09% | $43,523 |
| 2014 | 151 | 3.22 | — | 79.76% | $43,398 |
| 2015 | 151 | 3.23 | — | 74.48% | $43,398 |
| 2016 | 152 | 3.34 | — | 67.82% | $44,696 |
| 2017 | 152 | 3.36 | 57.98% | — | $46,072 |
| 2018 | 153 | 3.32 | 54.64% | 70.37% | $47,450 |
| 2019 | 153 | 3.37 | 52.53% | 72.03% | $49,624 |
| 2020 | 154 | 3.40 | 50.65% | 76.08% | $52,106 |
| 2021 | 154 | 3.42 | 50.37% | 85% | $53,670 |
| 2022 | 155 | 3.48 | 50.15% | 84.71% | $55,280 |
| 2023 | 155 | 3.47 | 54.87% | 70.81% | $58,044 |
| 2024 | 156 | 3.47 | 47.62% | 82.05% | $60,946 |
| 2025 | 158 | 3.54 | 37.45% | 74.27% | $63,994 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2023, from 84.71% to 70.81% (-13.9 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 154–161, with a median of 158.
- Resident tuition moved from $41,845 in 2011 to $63,994 in 2025 (+53%).
- Of 191 graduates, 91.6% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 8.9% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 11.5 points below the state average.
Region
New York law schools · Middle Atlantic region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
University of Arkansas School of Law · DePaul University School of Law · University of Hawaii School of Law · University of Maine School of Law · Marquette University School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for Albany Law School?
Albany Law School's median LSAT is 158. The middle 50% scored 154–161.
What is Albany Law School's bar passage rate?
74.27% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 88.68% within two years.
How much does Albany Law School cost?
Resident tuition is $63,994 per year, $63,994 non-resident. Median grant: $38,000.
What are Albany Law School's employment outcomes?
91.6% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 8.9% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into Albany Law School?
Albany Law School admitted 37.5% of applicants in the most recent cycle.
Source: ABA Standard 509 Required Disclosures, most recent reported cycle (trend 2011–2025). Last updated June 26, 2026.