The Catholic University of America School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, The Catholic University of America School of Law reported a median LSAT of 161, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.68, and a 32.4% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 83.08%, and 92.9% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 161
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.68
- Acceptance rate 32.4%
- First-time bar passage 83.08%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 92.9%
- Resident tuition $61,580
trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 157 | 3.28 | — | 77.4% | $41,995 |
| 2012 | 157 | 3.31 | — | 79.02% | $43,245 |
| 2013 | 154 | 3.21 | — | 76.96% | $44,465 |
| 2014 | 155 | 3.16 | — | 75.7% | $45,800 |
| 2015 | 153 | 3.28 | — | 71.14% | $46,815 |
| 2016 | 154 | 3.26 | — | 53.16% | $48,445 |
| 2017 | 153 | 3.31 | 52.57% | — | $49,800 |
| 2018 | 153 | 3.41 | 51.4% | 73.83% | $51,560 |
| 2019 | 155 | 3.42 | 46.4% | 78.65% | $51,400 |
| 2020 | 156 | 3.40 | 41.85% | 80.2% | $52,950 |
| 2021 | 158 | 3.50 | 39.72% | 88.6% | $54,450 |
| 2022 | 159 | 3.61 | 34.67% | 73.69% | $55,820 |
| 2023 | 159 | 3.63 | 31.83% | 78.15% | $57,216 |
| 2024 | 160 | 3.64 | 34.63% | 84.47% | $58,932 |
| 2025 | 161 | 3.68 | 32.4% | 83.08% | $61,580 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2018, from 53.16% to 73.83% (+20.7 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 158–163, with a median of 161.
- Resident tuition moved from $41,995 in 2011 to $61,580 in 2025 (+47%).
- Of 113 graduates, 92.9% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 14.1% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 2 points above the state average.
Region
District of Columbia law schools · South Atlantic region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
Belmont University School of Law · Brooklyn Law School · University of California-San Francisco School of Law · Chicago-Kent, Illinois Institute of Technology School of Law · Florida International University School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for The Catholic University of America School of Law?
The Catholic University of America School of Law's median LSAT is 161. The middle 50% scored 158–163.
What is The Catholic University of America School of Law's bar passage rate?
83.08% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 89.91% within two years.
How much does The Catholic University of America School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $61,580 per year, $61,580 non-resident. Median grant: $26,000.
What are The Catholic University of America School of Law's employment outcomes?
92.9% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 14.1% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into The Catholic University of America School of Law?
The Catholic University of America School of Law admitted 32.4% 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.