Northeastern University School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, Northeastern University School of Law reported a median LSAT of 164, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.77, and a 24.2% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 87.39%, and 86.9% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 164
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.77
- Acceptance rate 24.2%
- First-time bar passage 87.39%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 86.9%
- Resident tuition $65,652
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trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 162 | 3.48 | — | 89.1% | $42,296 |
| 2012 | 161 | 3.52 | — | 88.28% | $43,048 |
| 2013 | 161 | 3.53 | — | 84.43% | $43,910 |
| 2014 | 161 | 3.53 | — | 88.27% | $45,118 |
| 2015 | 161 | 3.55 | — | 79.66% | $46,520 |
| 2016 | 161 | 3.55 | — | 81.29% | $47,790 |
| 2017 | 161 | 3.60 | 34.23% | — | $49,224 |
| 2018 | 161 | 3.60 | 41.47% | 82.52% | $50,700 |
| 2019 | 162 | 3.63 | 43.27% | 85.71% | $52,800 |
| 2020 | 162 | 3.65 | 35.56% | 85.57% | $54,750 |
| 2021 | 162 | 3.66 | 24.4% | 84.45% | $56,940 |
| 2022 | 163 | 3.70 | 31.05% | 87.3% | $58,648 |
| 2023 | 163 | 3.72 | 37.27% | 89.44% | $60,408 |
| 2024 | 163 | 3.73 | 36.2% | 86.22% | $62,826 |
| 2025 | 164 | 3.77 | 24.22% | 87.39% | $65,652 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2015, from 88.27% to 79.66% (-8.6 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 161–166, with a median of 164.
- Resident tuition moved from $42,296 in 2011 to $65,652 in 2025 (+55%).
- Of 213 graduates, 86.9% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 20.6% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 4.5 points above the state average.
Region
Massachusetts law schools · New England region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
Baylor University School of Law · University of Colorado School of Law · Indiana University-Bloomington School of Law · University of Iowa School of Law · University of Maryland School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for Northeastern University School of Law?
Northeastern University School of Law's median LSAT is 164. The middle 50% scored 161–166.
What is Northeastern University School of Law's bar passage rate?
87.39% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 96.74% within two years.
How much does Northeastern University School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $65,652 per year, $65,652 non-resident. Median grant: $31,000.
What are Northeastern University School of Law's employment outcomes?
86.9% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 20.6% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into Northeastern University School of Law?
Northeastern University School of Law admitted 24.2% 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.