City University of New York School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, City University of New York School of Law reported a median LSAT of 155, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.54, and a 28.6% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 65.67%, and 80.7% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 155
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.54
- Acceptance rate 28.6%
- First-time bar passage 65.67%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 80.7%
- Resident tuition $15,450
trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 155 | 3.29 | — | 72.48% | $12,207 |
| 2012 | 155 | 3.32 | — | 69.52% | $13,802 |
| 2013 | 154 | 3.37 | — | 82.26% | $14,472 |
| 2014 | 154 | 3.33 | — | 79.2% | $15,193 |
| 2015 | 152 | 3.32 | — | 77.44% | $14,663 |
| 2016 | 151 | 3.23 | — | 81.05% | $14,663 |
| 2017 | 153 | 3.26 | 40.62% | — | $15,113 |
| 2018 | 154 | 3.28 | 38.11% | 76.15% | $15,564 |
| 2019 | 154 | 3.36 | 37.72% | 73.91% | $15,450 |
| 2020 | 154 | 3.45 | 34.53% | 75% | $15,450 |
| 2021 | 155 | 3.46 | 29.63% | 65.94% | $15,450 |
| 2022 | 154 | 3.42 | 35.27% | 73.44% | $15,430 |
| 2023 | 153 | 3.45 | 39.89% | 74.56% | $15,450 |
| 2024 | 154 | 3.44 | 40.29% | 55.88% | $15,450 |
| 2025 | 155 | 3.54 | 28.65% | 65.67% | $15,450 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2024, from 74.56% to 55.88% (-18.7 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 152–161, with a median of 155.
- Resident tuition moved from $12,207 in 2011 to $15,450 in 2025 (+27%).
- Of 192 graduates, 80.7% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 2% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 20.3 points below the state average.
Region
New York law schools · Middle Atlantic region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
Ave Maria School of Law · University of Baltimore School of Law · California Western School of Law · Cleveland State University School of Law · Gonzaga University School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for City University of New York School of Law?
City University of New York School of Law's median LSAT is 155. The middle 50% scored 152–161.
What is City University of New York School of Law's bar passage rate?
65.67% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 89.01% within two years.
How much does City University of New York School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $15,450 per year, $25,640 non-resident. Median grant: $8,000.
What are City University of New York School of Law's employment outcomes?
80.7% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 2% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into City University of New York School of Law?
City University of New York School of Law admitted 28.6% 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.