Ave Maria School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, Ave Maria School of Law reported a median LSAT of 155, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.36, and a 47% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 65.88%, and 84% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 155
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.36
- Acceptance rate 47%
- First-time bar passage 65.88%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 84%
- Resident tuition $49,500
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trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 150 | 3.04 | — | 53.58% | $36,448 |
| 2012 | 148 | 3.10 | — | 54.8% | $37,270 |
| 2013 | 146 | 3.12 | — | 68.97% | $40,136 |
| 2014 | 143 | 3.06 | — | 62.57% | $40,136 |
| 2015 | 148 | 3.00 | — | 59.1% | $41,706 |
| 2016 | 147 | 3.08 | — | 56.9% | $41,706 |
| 2017 | 147 | 3.16 | 54.23% | — | $41,706 |
| 2018 | 148 | 3.05 | 55.15% | 52.78% | $42,206 |
| 2019 | 148 | 3.21 | 54.32% | 60.56% | $39,950 |
| 2020 | 151 | 3.37 | 51.56% | 56.36% | $39,950 |
| 2021 | 151 | 3.17 | 48.8% | 67.16% | $40,000 |
| 2022 | 152 | 3.30 | 43.73% | 62.96% | $44,000 |
| 2023 | 152 | 3.35 | 45.19% | 66.22% | $46,400 |
| 2024 | 153 | 3.41 | 53.02% | 67.74% | $47,900 |
| 2025 | 155 | 3.36 | 46.95% | 65.88% | $49,500 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2013, from 54.8% to 68.97% (+14.2 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 152–158, with a median of 155.
- Resident tuition moved from $36,448 in 2011 to $49,500 in 2025 (+36%).
- Of 81 graduates, 84% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 4.9% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 7.9 points below the state average.
Region
Florida law schools · South Atlantic region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
University of Baltimore School of Law · California Western School of Law · City University of New York School of Law · Cleveland State University School of Law · Gonzaga University School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for Ave Maria School of Law?
Ave Maria School of Law's median LSAT is 155. The middle 50% scored 152–158.
What is Ave Maria School of Law's bar passage rate?
65.88% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 85.19% within two years.
How much does Ave Maria School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $49,500 per year, $49,500 non-resident. Median grant: $30,000.
What are Ave Maria School of Law's employment outcomes?
84% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 4.9% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into Ave Maria School of Law?
Ave Maria School of Law admitted 47% 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.