New York University School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, New York University School of Law reported a median LSAT of 172, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.92, and a 13.4% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 96.72%, and 99.3% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 172
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.92
- Acceptance rate 13.4%
- First-time bar passage 96.72%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 99.3%
- Resident tuition $83,952
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trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 172 | 3.71 | — | 96.33% | $50,336 |
| 2012 | 171 | 3.69 | — | 95.54% | $51,150 |
| 2013 | 170 | 3.72 | — | 94.82% | $54,678 |
| 2014 | 170 | 3.75 | — | 96.19% | $56,838 |
| 2015 | 169 | 3.78 | — | 95.74% | $59,330 |
| 2016 | 169 | 3.81 | — | 96.23% | $61,622 |
| 2017 | 169 | 3.83 | 27.21% | — | $63,986 |
| 2018 | 170 | 3.79 | 23.57% | 97.4% | $66,422 |
| 2019 | 170 | 3.80 | 21.6% | 97.35% | $68,934 |
| 2020 | 170 | 3.82 | 21.58% | 95.96% | $68,348 |
| 2021 | 172 | 3.86 | 14.52% | 98% | $70,400 |
| 2022 | 172 | 3.88 | 15.65% | 98.7% | $73,216 |
| 2023 | 172 | 3.90 | 16.76% | 94.9% | $76,878 |
| 2024 | 172 | 3.91 | 16.67% | 96.58% | $79,954 |
| 2025 | 172 | 3.92 | 13.39% | 96.72% | $83,952 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2023, from 98.7% to 94.9% (-3.8 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 169–174, with a median of 172.
- Resident tuition moved from $50,336 in 2011 to $83,952 in 2025 (+67%).
- Of 417 graduates, 99.3% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 65.2% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 11.7 points above the state average.
Region
New York law schools · Middle Atlantic region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
University of Texas School of Law · Columbia Law School · Cornell Law School · Northwestern Pritzker School of Law · University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for New York University School of Law?
New York University School of Law's median LSAT is 172. The middle 50% scored 169–174.
What is New York University School of Law's bar passage rate?
96.72% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 98.71% within two years.
How much does New York University School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $83,952 per year, $83,952 non-resident. Median grant: $20,000.
What are New York University School of Law's employment outcomes?
99.3% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 65.2% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into New York University School of Law?
New York University School of Law admitted 13.4% 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.