Loyola Marymount University-Los Angeles School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, Loyola Marymount University-Los Angeles School of Law reported a median LSAT of 163, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.74, and a 26.1% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 84.19%, and 91% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 163
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.74
- Acceptance rate 26.1%
- First-time bar passage 84.19%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 91%
- Resident tuition $70,360
trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 161 | 3.55 | — | 80.94% | $43,060 |
| 2012 | 161 | 3.54 | — | 82.48% | $44,230 |
| 2013 | 159 | 3.47 | — | 77.22% | $45,980 |
| 2014 | 159 | 3.47 | — | 84.7% | $47,750 |
| 2015 | 159 | 3.51 | — | 81.72% | $50,050 |
| 2016 | 159 | 3.52 | — | 77.23% | $52,760 |
| 2017 | 159 | 3.53 | 38.76% | — | $55,110 |
| 2018 | 160 | 3.58 | 36.34% | 74.32% | $57,230 |
| 2019 | 160 | 3.57 | 32.98% | 71.69% | $58,470 |
| 2020 | 160 | 3.59 | 35.73% | 77.74% | $59,990 |
| 2021 | 161 | 3.64 | 29.36% | 88.16% | $59,990 |
| 2022 | 161 | 3.69 | 34.42% | 87.94% | $62,390 |
| 2023 | 161 | 3.71 | 33.92% | 79.94% | $64,890 |
| 2024 | 162 | 3.72 | 30.6% | 78.76% | $67,490 |
| 2025 | 163 | 3.74 | 26.05% | 84.19% | $70,360 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2021, from 77.74% to 88.16% (+10.4 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 160–165, with a median of 163.
- Resident tuition moved from $43,060 in 2011 to $70,360 in 2025 (+63%).
- Of 300 graduates, 91% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 19.6% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 6.5 points above the state average.
Region
California law schools · Pacific region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
University of Arizona School of Law · Chapman University School of Law · University of Houston School of Law · University of San Diego School of Law · Baylor University School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for Loyola Marymount University-Los Angeles School of Law?
Loyola Marymount University-Los Angeles School of Law's median LSAT is 163. The middle 50% scored 160–165.
What is Loyola Marymount University-Los Angeles School of Law's bar passage rate?
84.19% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 93.52% within two years.
How much does Loyola Marymount University-Los Angeles School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $70,360 per year, $70,360 non-resident. Median grant: $45,000.
What are Loyola Marymount University-Los Angeles School of Law's employment outcomes?
91% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 19.6% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into Loyola Marymount University-Los Angeles School of Law?
Loyola Marymount University-Los Angeles School of Law admitted 26.1% 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.