Cornell Law School
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, Cornell Law School reported a median LSAT of 173, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.92, and a 18.2% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 96.41%, and 99.5% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 173
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.92
- Acceptance rate 18.2%
- First-time bar passage 96.41%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 99.5%
- Resident tuition $84,722
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trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 168 | 3.63 | — | 90.26% | $53,226 |
| 2012 | 167 | 3.68 | — | 91.73% | $55,301 |
| 2013 | 167 | 3.66 | — | 92.46% | $57,351 |
| 2014 | 167 | 3.68 | — | 94.37% | $59,360 |
| 2015 | 167 | 3.74 | — | 91.61% | $59,981 |
| 2016 | 167 | 3.73 | — | 93.33% | $61,485 |
| 2017 | 167 | 3.77 | 22.16% | — | $63,327 |
| 2018 | 167 | 3.82 | 21.13% | 92.76% | $65,541 |
| 2019 | 168 | 3.81 | 21.33% | 93.65% | $67,748 |
| 2020 | 168 | 3.86 | 19.03% | 93.79% | $70,188 |
| 2021 | 171 | 3.86 | 15.41% | 95.72% | $71,522 |
| 2022 | 172 | 3.87 | 17.44% | 92.23% | $74,098 |
| 2023 | 172 | 3.90 | 19.3% | 90.31% | $77,508 |
| 2024 | 173 | 3.89 | 23.11% | 94.86% | $81,306 |
| 2025 | 173 | 3.92 | 18.19% | 96.41% | $84,722 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2024, from 90.31% to 94.86% (+4.5 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 168–175, with a median of 173.
- Resident tuition moved from $53,226 in 2011 to $84,722 in 2025 (+59%).
- Of 197 graduates, 99.5% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 63% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 11.7 points above the state average.
Region
New York law schools · Middle Atlantic region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
Columbia Law School · Northwestern Pritzker School of Law · University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School · Stanford Law School · University of Virginia School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for Cornell Law School?
Cornell Law School's median LSAT is 173. The middle 50% scored 168–175.
What is Cornell Law School's bar passage rate?
96.41% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 95.31% within two years.
How much does Cornell Law School cost?
Resident tuition is $84,722 per year, $84,722 non-resident. Median grant: $30,000.
What are Cornell Law School's employment outcomes?
99.5% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 63% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into Cornell Law School?
Cornell Law School admitted 18.2% 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.