Charleston School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, Charleston School of Law reported a median LSAT of 154, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.51, and a 50.2% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 74.07%, and 81.4% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 154
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.51
- Acceptance rate 50.2%
- First-time bar passage 74.07%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 81.4%
- Resident tuition $48,600
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trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 152 | 3.13 | — | 77.46% | $36,774 |
| 2012 | 151 | 3.17 | — | 73.81% | $37,874 |
| 2013 | 150 | 3.12 | — | 70.45% | $37,874 |
| 2014 | 148 | 2.99 | — | 75.6% | $39,216 |
| 2015 | 146 | 2.89 | — | 69.8% | $40,116 |
| 2016 | 145 | 3.01 | — | 62.5% | $40,716 |
| 2017 | 145 | 3.03 | 70.96% | — | $41,548 |
| 2018 | 147 | 3.15 | 55.56% | 43.59% | $42,134 |
| 2019 | 148 | 3.12 | 58.45% | 51.58% | $41,100 |
| 2020 | 150 | 3.20 | 55.1% | 50% | $41,100 |
| 2021 | 151 | 3.32 | 60% | 52.63% | $42,340 |
| 2022 | 152 | 3.41 | 56.6% | 59.42% | $43,700 |
| 2023 | 153 | 3.49 | 53.13% | 63.86% | $45,100 |
| 2024 | 153 | 3.54 | 50.09% | 65.62% | $47,200 |
| 2025 | 154 | 3.51 | 50.2% | 74.07% | $48,600 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2018, from 62.5% to 43.59% (-18.9 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 152–157, with a median of 154.
- Resident tuition moved from $36,774 in 2011 to $48,600 in 2025 (+32%).
- Of 210 graduates, 81.4% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 2% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 2.8 points below the state average.
Region
South Carolina law schools · South Atlantic region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
University of Akron School of Law · Elon University School of Law · Liberty University School of Law · Loyola University-New Orleans School of Law · Mitchell/Hamline School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for Charleston School of Law?
Charleston School of Law's median LSAT is 154. The middle 50% scored 152–157.
What is Charleston School of Law's bar passage rate?
74.07% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 84.91% within two years.
How much does Charleston School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $48,600 per year, $48,600 non-resident. Median grant: $20,000.
What are Charleston School of Law's employment outcomes?
81.4% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 2% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into Charleston School of Law?
Charleston School of Law admitted 50.2% 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.