California Western School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, California Western School of Law reported a median LSAT of 155, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.50, and a 46.9% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 62.91%, and 79% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 155
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.50
- Acceptance rate 46.9%
- First-time bar passage 62.91%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 79%
- Resident tuition $64,720
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trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 153 | 3.21 | — | 70.61% | $42,700 |
| 2012 | 151 | 3.18 | — | 79.39% | $43,700 |
| 2013 | 151 | 3.13 | — | 77.94% | $44,800 |
| 2014 | 150 | 3.14 | — | 71.35% | $45,900 |
| 2015 | 150 | 3.15 | — | 71.76% | $47,260 |
| 2016 | 149 | 3.18 | — | 60% | $48,900 |
| 2017 | 150 | 3.22 | 59.77% | — | $50,670 |
| 2018 | 150 | 3.17 | 59.01% | 59.69% | $52,470 |
| 2019 | 151 | 3.26 | 53.66% | 51.83% | $54,160 |
| 2020 | 152 | 3.24 | 53% | 49.26% | $56,080 |
| 2021 | 153 | 3.26 | 56.05% | 65.33% | $56,080 |
| 2022 | 153 | 3.35 | 49.26% | 64.17% | $58,200 |
| 2023 | 153 | 3.38 | 55.38% | 53.49% | $60,280 |
| 2024 | 153 | 3.39 | 55.3% | 48.35% | $62,400 |
| 2025 | 155 | 3.50 | 46.92% | 62.91% | $64,720 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2021, from 49.26% to 65.33% (+16.1 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 152–158, with a median of 155.
- Resident tuition moved from $42,700 in 2011 to $64,720 in 2025 (+52%).
- Of 205 graduates, 79% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 6.3% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 14.6 points below the state average.
Region
California law schools · Pacific region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
Ave Maria School of Law · University of Baltimore 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 California Western School of Law?
California Western School of Law's median LSAT is 155. The middle 50% scored 152–158.
What is California Western School of Law's bar passage rate?
62.91% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 73.95% within two years.
How much does California Western School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $64,720 per year, $64,720 non-resident. Median grant: $37,440.
What are California Western School of Law's employment outcomes?
79% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 6.3% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into California Western School of Law?
California Western School of Law admitted 46.9% 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.