University of California-Irvine School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, University of California-Irvine School of Law reported a median LSAT of 169, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.80, and a 14.9% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 85.53%, and 93.5% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 169
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.80
- Acceptance rate 14.9%
- First-time bar passage 85.53%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 93.5%
- Resident tuition $59,080
trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 165 | 3.49 | — | — | $43,280 |
| 2012 | 165 | 3.51 | — | 0% | $44,717 |
| 2013 | 164 | 3.52 | — | 90.74% | $44,717 |
| 2014 | 164 | 3.53 | — | 80% | $44,717 |
| 2015 | 162 | 3.56 | — | 77.78% | $44,765 |
| 2016 | 163 | 3.54 | — | 81.66% | $44,819 |
| 2017 | 163 | 3.57 | 25.58% | — | $45,155 |
| 2018 | 163 | 3.57 | 24.76% | 80% | $45,098 |
| 2019 | 165 | 3.59 | 20.81% | 70.8% | $45,578 |
| 2020 | 166 | 3.61 | 20.3% | 81.49% | $48,138 |
| 2021 | 167 | 3.69 | 16.83% | 86.36% | $49,974 |
| 2022 | 167 | 3.72 | 19.45% | 88.72% | $52,158 |
| 2023 | 167 | 3.72 | 18.18% | 84.4% | $53,934 |
| 2024 | 167 | 3.81 | 17.38% | 86.86% | $56,512 |
| 2025 | 169 | 3.80 | 14.92% | 85.53% | $59,080 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2013, from 0% to 90.74% (+90.7 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 166–170, with a median of 169.
- Resident tuition moved from $43,280 in 2011 to $59,080 in 2025 (+37%).
- Of 155 graduates, 93.5% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 34.8% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 7.5 points above the state average.
Region
California law schools · Pacific region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
University of Florida School of Law · George Mason University School of Law · University of Georgia School of Law · University of Southern California School of Law · Texas A&M University School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for University of California-Irvine School of Law?
University of California-Irvine School of Law's median LSAT is 169. The middle 50% scored 166–170.
What is University of California-Irvine School of Law's bar passage rate?
85.53% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 92.7% within two years.
How much does University of California-Irvine School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $59,080 per year, $71,325 non-resident. Median grant: $25,000.
What are University of California-Irvine School of Law's employment outcomes?
93.5% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 34.8% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into University of California-Irvine School of Law?
University of California-Irvine School of Law admitted 14.9% 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.