UCLA School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, UCLA School of Law reported a median LSAT of 171, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.95, and a 12.1% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 94.23%, and 97% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 171
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.95
- Acceptance rate 12.1%
- First-time bar passage 94.23%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 97%
- Resident tuition $59,084
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trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 168 | 3.78 | — | 83.33% | $44,922 |
| 2012 | 168 | 3.78 | — | 84.74% | $45,221 |
| 2013 | 167 | 3.79 | — | 88.14% | $45,226 |
| 2014 | 167 | 3.79 | — | 88.63% | $45,226 |
| 2015 | 166 | 3.74 | — | 81.91% | $45,284 |
| 2016 | 167 | 3.74 | — | 86.44% | $45,338 |
| 2017 | 167 | 3.76 | 26.86% | — | $45,657 |
| 2018 | 168 | 3.72 | 22.52% | 87.24% | $45,600 |
| 2019 | 168 | 3.79 | 22.41% | 85% | $47,988 |
| 2020 | 169 | 3.79 | 22.75% | 89.46% | $48,138 |
| 2021 | 170 | 3.82 | 15.43% | 96.55% | $49,974 |
| 2022 | 171 | 3.90 | 15.5% | 93.84% | $51,388 |
| 2023 | 170 | 3.92 | 16.8% | 92.47% | $53,936 |
| 2024 | 170 | 3.95 | 16.1% | 88.82% | $56,518 |
| 2025 | 171 | 3.95 | 12.05% | 94.23% | $59,084 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2021, from 89.46% to 96.55% (+7.1 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 166–172, with a median of 171.
- Resident tuition moved from $44,922 in 2011 to $59,084 in 2025 (+32%).
- Of 332 graduates, 97% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 56.3% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 15.4 points above the state average.
Region
California law schools · Pacific region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
Duke University School of Law · Georgetown University Law Center · University of Michigan Law School · University of Minnesota School of Law · New York University School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for UCLA School of Law?
UCLA School of Law's median LSAT is 171. The middle 50% scored 166–172.
What is UCLA School of Law's bar passage rate?
94.23% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 96.98% within two years.
How much does UCLA School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $59,084 per year, $71,329 non-resident. Median grant: $24,456.
What are UCLA School of Law's employment outcomes?
97% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 56.3% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into UCLA School of Law?
UCLA School of Law admitted 12.1% 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.