Chapman University School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, Chapman University School of Law reported a median LSAT of 163, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.70, and a 20.5% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 74.13%, and 85.4% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 163
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.70
- Acceptance rate 20.5%
- First-time bar passage 74.13%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 85.4%
- Resident tuition $63,126
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trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 158 | 3.56 | — | 68.21% | $41,873 |
| 2012 | 158 | 3.38 | — | 78.16% | $43,536 |
| 2013 | 158 | 3.27 | — | 80% | $44,843 |
| 2014 | 156 | 3.41 | — | 76.39% | $46,591 |
| 2015 | 156 | 3.33 | — | 75.86% | $48,150 |
| 2016 | 155 | 3.24 | — | 72.74% | $50,548 |
| 2017 | 156 | 3.36 | 38.15% | — | $52,086 |
| 2018 | 157 | 3.42 | 38.04% | 63.88% | $53,124 |
| 2019 | 158 | 3.49 | 33.96% | 61.94% | $54,718 |
| 2020 | 159 | 3.52 | 32.55% | 56.36% | $56,360 |
| 2021 | 160 | 3.60 | 28.26% | 80.69% | $57,770 |
| 2022 | 161 | 3.63 | 28.7% | 78.32% | $59,500 |
| 2023 | 161 | 3.67 | 30.68% | 74.29% | $61,286 |
| 2024 | 162 | 3.67 | 27.14% | 80% | $63,126 |
| 2025 | 163 | 3.70 | 20.53% | 74.13% | $63,126 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2021, from 56.36% to 80.69% (+24.3 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 156–164, with a median of 163.
- Resident tuition moved from $41,873 in 2011 to $63,126 in 2025 (+51%).
- Of 130 graduates, 85.4% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 12.3% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 3.5 points below the state average.
Region
California law schools · Pacific region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
University of Arizona School of Law · University of Houston School of Law · Loyola Marymount University-Los Angeles School of Law · University of San Diego School of Law · Baylor University School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for Chapman University School of Law?
Chapman University School of Law's median LSAT is 163. The middle 50% scored 156–164.
What is Chapman University School of Law's bar passage rate?
74.13% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 95.3% within two years.
How much does Chapman University School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $63,126 per year, $63,126 non-resident. Median grant: $59,500.
What are Chapman University School of Law's employment outcomes?
85.4% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 12.3% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into Chapman University School of Law?
Chapman University School of Law admitted 20.5% 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.