Loyola University-New Orleans School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, Loyola University-New Orleans School of Law reported a median LSAT of 154, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.47, and a 50.9% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 68.98%, and 86.4% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 154
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.47
- Acceptance rate 50.9%
- First-time bar passage 68.98%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 86.4%
- Resident tuition $55,024
trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 153 | 3.22 | — | 66.98% | $38,266 |
| 2012 | 152 | 3.21 | — | 66.27% | $41,448 |
| 2013 | 151 | 3.15 | — | 58.95% | $43,432 |
| 2014 | 153 | 3.15 | — | 64.9% | $43,150 |
| 2015 | 151 | 3.15 | — | 69.19% | $43,410 |
| 2016 | 148 | 3.15 | — | 71.15% | $43,410 |
| 2017 | 148 | 3.13 | 73.42% | — | $44,330 |
| 2018 | 152 | 3.14 | 59.56% | 74.08% | $44,580 |
| 2019 | 151 | 3.30 | 62.46% | 76.12% | $43,696 |
| 2020 | 151 | 3.32 | 63.73% | 64.83% | $45,226 |
| 2021 | 153 | 3.35 | 58.54% | 46.67% | $46,808 |
| 2022 | 152 | 3.39 | 66.67% | 80.12% | $48,450 |
| 2023 | 151 | 3.37 | 64.71% | 71.43% | $50,630 |
| 2024 | 152 | 3.38 | 58.55% | 66.3% | $52,908 |
| 2025 | 154 | 3.47 | 50.93% | 68.98% | $55,024 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2022, from 46.67% to 80.12% (+33.5 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 151–157, with a median of 154.
- Resident tuition moved from $38,266 in 2011 to $55,024 in 2025 (+44%).
- Of 177 graduates, 86.4% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 6.2% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 7.1 points below the state average.
Region
Louisiana law schools · West South Central region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
University of Akron School of Law · Charleston School of Law · Elon University School of Law · Liberty University School of Law · Mitchell/Hamline School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for Loyola University-New Orleans School of Law?
Loyola University-New Orleans School of Law's median LSAT is 154. The middle 50% scored 151–157.
What is Loyola University-New Orleans School of Law's bar passage rate?
68.98% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 79.87% within two years.
How much does Loyola University-New Orleans School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $55,024 per year, $55,024 non-resident. Median grant: $26,000.
What are Loyola University-New Orleans School of Law's employment outcomes?
86.4% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 6.2% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into Loyola University-New Orleans School of Law?
Loyola University-New Orleans School of Law admitted 50.9% 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.