Louisiana State University School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, Louisiana State University School of Law reported a median LSAT of 157, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.74, and a 38.5% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 84.92%, and 88.9% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 157
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.74
- Acceptance rate 38.5%
- First-time bar passage 84.92%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 88.9%
- Resident tuition $19,750
trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 158 | 3.39 | — | 75.17% | $17,474 |
| 2012 | 157 | 3.38 | — | 86.88% | $18,618 |
| 2013 | 156 | 3.45 | — | 77.97% | $19,861 |
| 2014 | 155 | 3.23 | — | 73.42% | $20,998 |
| 2015 | 155 | 3.48 | — | 84.42% | $21,947 |
| 2016 | 154 | 3.38 | — | 82.27% | $22,520 |
| 2017 | 154 | 3.44 | 58.49% | — | $23,083 |
| 2018 | 154 | 3.46 | 61.51% | 82.94% | $23,660 |
| 2019 | 155 | 3.48 | 56% | 89.1% | $19,750 |
| 2020 | 155 | 3.45 | 52.15% | 82.93% | $19,750 |
| 2021 | 156 | 3.56 | 45.74% | 87.5% | $19,750 |
| 2022 | 157 | 3.62 | 52.5% | 82.21% | $19,750 |
| 2023 | 157 | 3.65 | 48.93% | 83.87% | $19,750 |
| 2024 | 156 | 3.71 | 49.46% | 92% | $19,750 |
| 2025 | 157 | 3.74 | 38.55% | 84.92% | $19,750 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2012, from 75.17% to 86.88% (+11.7 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 155–160, with a median of 157.
- Resident tuition moved from $17,474 in 2011 to $19,750 in 2025 (+13%).
- Of 198 graduates, 88.9% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 8.6% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 10.3 points above the state average.
Region
Louisiana law schools · West South Central region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
University at Buffalo School of Law · University of Dayton School of Law · Duquesne University School of Law · Hofstra University School of Law · University of Louisville School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for Louisiana State University School of Law?
Louisiana State University School of Law's median LSAT is 157. The middle 50% scored 155–160.
What is Louisiana State University School of Law's bar passage rate?
84.92% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 93.64% within two years.
How much does Louisiana State University School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $19,750 per year, $39,500 non-resident. Median grant: $19,750.
What are Louisiana State University School of Law's employment outcomes?
88.9% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 8.6% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into Louisiana State University School of Law?
Louisiana State University School of Law admitted 38.5% 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.