Golden Gate University School of Law
⚠ ABA J.D. program ending 2024; teach-out through 2027 — historical ABA data shown below.
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, Golden Gate University School of Law reported a median LSAT of 153, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.28, and a 22.4% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 35.1%, and — of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 153
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.28
- Acceptance rate 22.4%
- First-time bar passage 35.1%
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trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 152 | 3.05 | — | 57.99% | $40,515 |
| 2012 | 151 | 3.12 | — | 62.09% | $42,010 |
| 2013 | 150 | 3.11 | — | 67.61% | $43,660 |
| 2014 | 149 | 2.98 | — | 55.67% | $45,350 |
| 2015 | 148 | 2.94 | — | 45.14% | $46,850 |
| 2016 | 149 | 2.98 | — | 38.89% | $48,500 |
| 2017 | 148 | 3.10 | 65.77% | — | $48,500 |
| 2018 | 150 | 3.03 | 61.3% | 48.9% | $50,000 |
| 2019 | 150 | 3.14 | 55.3% | 35.9% | $51,000 |
| 2020 | 150 | 3.02 | 55.3% | 43.9% | $51,000 |
| 2021 | 151 | 3.13 | 51.5% | 44.1% | $52,500 |
| 2022 | 154 | 3.15 | 25.5% | 35.1% | $52,500 |
| 2023 | 153 | 3.28 | 22.4% | — | $52,500 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2019, from 48.9% to 35.9% (-13.0 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 150–155, with a median of 153.
- Resident tuition moved from $40,515 in 2011 to $52,500 in 2023 (+30%).
- Its first-time pass rate sits 41.9 points below the state average.
Region
California law schools · Pacific region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Law · Creighton University School of Law · University of Idaho School of Law · University of Illinois-Chicago School of Law · Lincoln Memorial University School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for Golden Gate University School of Law?
Golden Gate University School of Law's median LSAT is 153. The middle 50% scored 150–155.
What is Golden Gate University School of Law's bar passage rate?
35.1% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 66.7% within two years.
How hard is it to get into Golden Gate University School of Law?
Golden Gate University School of Law admitted 22.4% of applicants in the most recent cycle.
Source: ABA Standard 509 Required Disclosures, most recent reported cycle (trend 2011–2023). Last updated June 26, 2026.