Harvard Law School
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, Harvard Law School reported a median LSAT of 174, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.96, and a 9.2% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 97.86%, and 97.2% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 174
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.96
- Acceptance rate 9.2%
- First-time bar passage 97.86%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 97.2%
- Resident tuition $77,100
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trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 173 | 3.89 | — | 95.34% | $48,786 |
| 2012 | 173 | 3.88 | — | 96.27% | $50,880 |
| 2013 | 173 | 3.88 | — | 96.16% | $53,308 |
| 2014 | 173 | 3.87 | — | 96.36% | $55,842 |
| 2015 | 173 | 3.86 | — | 95.33% | $58,242 |
| 2016 | 172 | 3.86 | — | 95.03% | $60,638 |
| 2017 | 173 | 3.86 | 15.76% | — | $62,792 |
| 2018 | 173 | 3.90 | 12.86% | 96.74% | $64,978 |
| 2019 | 173 | 3.89 | 12.49% | 96.5% | $67,080 |
| 2020 | 173 | 3.88 | 13% | 98.93% | $65,874 |
| 2021 | 174 | 3.92 | 6.9% | 98.91% | $67,720 |
| 2022 | 174 | 3.92 | 10.06% | 99.44% | $70,430 |
| 2023 | 174 | 3.93 | 9.58% | 98.46% | $73,600 |
| 2024 | 174 | 3.95 | 10.97% | 96.1% | $77,100 |
| 2025 | 174 | 3.96 | 9.2% | 97.86% | $77,100 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2020, from 96.5% to 98.93% (+2.4 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 171–176, with a median of 174.
- Resident tuition moved from $48,786 in 2011 to $77,100 in 2025 (+58%).
- Of 602 graduates, 97.2% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 56.2% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 14.4 points above the state average.
Region
Massachusetts law schools · New England region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
University of Chicago Law School · Yale Law School · Washington University (St. Louis) School of Law · Columbia Law School · Cornell Law School
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for Harvard Law School?
Harvard Law School's median LSAT is 174. The middle 50% scored 171–176.
What is Harvard Law School's bar passage rate?
97.86% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 99.32% within two years.
How much does Harvard Law School cost?
Resident tuition is $77,100 per year, $77,100 non-resident. Median grant: $27,510.
What are Harvard Law School's employment outcomes?
97.2% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 56.2% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into Harvard Law School?
Harvard Law School admitted 9.2% 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.