Emory University School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, Emory University School of Law reported a median LSAT of 166, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.82, and a 30.09% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 88.36%, and 91.1% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 166
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.82
- Acceptance rate 30.09%
- First-time bar passage 88.36%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 91.1%
- Resident tuition $69,510
Full profile — cost breakdown, job types & state market for Emory University School of Law →
trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 165 | 3.70 | — | 94.87% | $45,098 |
| 2012 | 165 | 3.70 | — | 93.2% | $45,098 |
| 2013 | 165 | 3.75 | — | 93.05% | $48,174 |
| 2014 | 165 | 3.75 | — | 94.9% | $49,734 |
| 2015 | 165 | 3.77 | — | 88.78% | $51,510 |
| 2016 | 165 | 3.78 | — | 84.14% | $53,350 |
| 2017 | 165 | 3.81 | 34.18% | — | $55,336 |
| 2018 | 165 | 3.79 | 29.65% | 79.46% | $57,348 |
| 2019 | 165 | 3.80 | 31% | 82.11% | $59,062 |
| 2020 | 166 | 3.80 | 32.21% | 82.82% | $59,950 |
| 2021 | 167 | 3.80 | 27.31% | 90.54% | $61,750 |
| 2022 | 168 | 3.80 | 32.19% | 90.33% | $63,600 |
| 2023 | 166 | 3.82 | 40.87% | 88.21% | $65,510 |
| 2024 | 165 | 3.81 | 40.12% | 86.22% | $67,480 |
| 2025 | 166 | 3.82 | 30.09% | 88.36% | $69,510 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2021, from 82.82% to 90.54% (+7.7 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 162–168, with a median of 166.
- Resident tuition moved from $45,098 in 2011 to $69,510 in 2025 (+54%).
- Of 224 graduates, 91.1% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 35.3% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 7.9 points above the state average.
Region
Georgia law schools · South Atlantic region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
Florida State University School of Law · University of Illinois School of Law · University of Utah School of Law · Wake Forest University School of Law · William & Mary School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for Emory University School of Law?
Emory University School of Law's median LSAT is 166. The middle 50% scored 162–168.
What is Emory University School of Law's bar passage rate?
88.36% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 95.4% within two years.
How much does Emory University School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $69,510 per year, $69,510 non-resident. Median grant: $36,000.
What are Emory University School of Law's employment outcomes?
91.1% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 35.3% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into Emory University School of Law?
Emory University School of Law admitted 30.09% 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.