Nova Southeastern University School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, Nova Southeastern University School of Law reported a median LSAT of 155, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.52, and a 47.3% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 67.37%, and 77.3% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 155
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.52
- Acceptance rate 47.3%
- First-time bar passage 67.37%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 77.3%
- Resident tuition $49,350
trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 150 | 3.22 | — | 83.33% | $33,250 |
| 2012 | 150 | 3.14 | — | 86.59% | $34,330 |
| 2013 | 149 | 3.07 | — | 79.63% | $35,586 |
| 2014 | 148 | 3.14 | — | 81.63% | $36,906 |
| 2015 | 149 | 3.11 | — | 70.37% | $37,985 |
| 2016 | 149 | 3.10 | — | 65.06% | $38,910 |
| 2017 | 149 | 3.16 | 52.15% | — | $39,830 |
| 2018 | 150 | 3.11 | 45.69% | 68.72% | $40,950 |
| 2019 | 151 | 3.16 | 49.96% | 46.92% | $41,790 |
| 2020 | 152 | 3.19 | 47.49% | 65.45% | $43,044 |
| 2021 | 153 | 3.26 | 48.91% | 64.49% | $43,259 |
| 2022 | 153 | 3.43 | 33.41% | 62.16% | $44,557 |
| 2023 | 153 | 3.36 | 55.11% | 56.63% | $46,339 |
| 2024 | 153 | 3.52 | 56.61% | 63.92% | $47,850 |
| 2025 | 155 | 3.52 | 47.33% | 67.37% | $49,350 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2019, from 68.72% to 46.92% (-21.8 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 152–158, with a median of 155.
- Resident tuition moved from $33,250 in 2011 to $49,350 in 2025 (+48%).
- Of 203 graduates, 77.3% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 14.3% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 5.4 points below the state average.
Region
Florida law schools · South Atlantic region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
Ave Maria School of Law · University of Baltimore School of Law · California Western School of Law · City University of New York School of Law · Cleveland State University School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for Nova Southeastern University School of Law?
Nova Southeastern University School of Law's median LSAT is 155. The middle 50% scored 152–158.
What is Nova Southeastern University School of Law's bar passage rate?
67.37% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 82.93% within two years.
How much does Nova Southeastern University School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $49,350 per year, $49,350 non-resident. Median grant: $15,000.
What are Nova Southeastern University School of Law's employment outcomes?
77.3% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 14.3% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into Nova Southeastern University School of Law?
Nova Southeastern University School of Law admitted 47.3% 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.