University of San Diego School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, University of San Diego School of Law reported a median LSAT of 163, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.84, and a 23.5% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 84.8%, and 98.3% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 163
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.84
- Acceptance rate 23.5%
- First-time bar passage 84.8%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 98.3%
- Resident tuition $66,950
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trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 160 | 3.43 | — | 67.56% | $42,754 |
| 2012 | 160 | 3.50 | — | 74.82% | $43,860 |
| 2013 | 159 | 3.50 | — | 78.11% | $45,860 |
| 2014 | 159 | 3.50 | — | 76.53% | $47,490 |
| 2015 | 159 | 3.52 | — | 74.52% | $48,831 |
| 2016 | 158 | 3.51 | — | 70.17% | $50,201 |
| 2017 | 158 | 3.51 | 40.37% | — | $52,571 |
| 2018 | 159 | 3.53 | 35.4% | 77.36% | $54,640 |
| 2019 | 159 | 3.57 | 40.59% | 71.21% | $56,230 |
| 2020 | 159 | 3.65 | 39.04% | 76.31% | $58,340 |
| 2021 | 161 | 3.70 | 30.99% | 85.97% | $58,340 |
| 2022 | 161 | 3.74 | 34.48% | 81.78% | $60,380 |
| 2023 | 161 | 3.80 | 37.1% | 76.33% | $62,500 |
| 2024 | 161 | 3.80 | 37.1% | 78.76% | $64,690 |
| 2025 | 163 | 3.84 | 23.51% | 84.8% | $66,950 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2021, from 76.31% to 85.97% (+9.7 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 160–165, with a median of 163.
- Resident tuition moved from $42,754 in 2011 to $66,950 in 2025 (+57%).
- Of 236 graduates, 98.3% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 17.3% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 7 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 · Loyola Marymount University-Los Angeles School of Law · Baylor University School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for University of San Diego School of Law?
University of San Diego School of Law's median LSAT is 163. The middle 50% scored 160–165.
What is University of San Diego School of Law's bar passage rate?
84.8% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 91.63% within two years.
How much does University of San Diego School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $66,950 per year, $66,950 non-resident. Median grant: $32,000.
What are University of San Diego School of Law's employment outcomes?
98.3% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 17.3% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into University of San Diego School of Law?
University of San Diego School of Law admitted 23.5% 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.