University of District of Columbia School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, University of District of Columbia School of Law reported a median LSAT of 151, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.28, and a 37% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 65.57%, and 71.2% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 151
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.28
- Acceptance rate 37%
- First-time bar passage 65.57%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 71.2%
- Resident tuition $12,438
trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 153 | 3.02 | — | 53.1% | $9,480 |
| 2012 | 151 | 2.95 | — | 64.29% | $11,265 |
| 2013 | 149 | 3.05 | — | 55.56% | $11,265 |
| 2014 | 148 | 2.99 | — | 54.67% | $11,383 |
| 2015 | 148 | 2.98 | — | 48.15% | $11,516 |
| 2016 | 147 | 2.99 | — | 47.35% | $13,260 |
| 2017 | 148 | 2.95 | 39.6% | — | $12,516 |
| 2018 | 147 | 2.92 | 35.45% | 48.94% | $12,838 |
| 2019 | 148 | 3.08 | 35.78% | 45.07% | $12,134 |
| 2020 | 150 | 3.09 | 32.63% | 37.74% | $12,438 |
| 2021 | 149 | 3.08 | 42.15% | 64.18% | $12,438 |
| 2022 | 150 | 3.15 | 50.29% | 32.5% | $12,438 |
| 2023 | 151 | 3.27 | 44.34% | 33.85% | $12,438 |
| 2024 | 150 | 3.18 | 37.1% | 47.92% | $12,438 |
| 2025 | 151 | 3.28 | 36.98% | 65.57% | $12,438 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2022, from 64.18% to 32.5% (-31.7 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 148–153, with a median of 151.
- Resident tuition moved from $9,480 in 2011 to $12,438 in 2025 (+31%).
- Of 80 graduates, 71.2% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 2.4% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 15.1 points below the state average.
Region
District of Columbia law schools · South Atlantic region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
Capital University Law School · North Carolina Central University School of Law · University of North Dakota School of Law · Oklahoma City University School of Law · Atlanta's John Marshall Law School
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for University of District of Columbia School of Law?
University of District of Columbia School of Law's median LSAT is 151. The middle 50% scored 148–153.
What is University of District of Columbia School of Law's bar passage rate?
65.57% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 75% within two years.
How much does University of District of Columbia School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $12,438 per year, $28,874 non-resident. Median grant: $8,292.
What are University of District of Columbia School of Law's employment outcomes?
71.2% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 2.4% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into University of District of Columbia School of Law?
University of District of Columbia School of Law admitted 37% 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.