Seton Hall University School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, Seton Hall University School of Law reported a median LSAT of 161, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.71, and a 34.3% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 87.21%, and 95.7% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 161
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.71
- Acceptance rate 34.3%
- First-time bar passage 87.21%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 95.7%
- Resident tuition $69,660
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trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 159 | 3.50 | — | 91.41% | $46,840 |
| 2012 | 158 | 3.50 | — | 88.46% | $48,170 |
| 2013 | 157 | 3.50 | — | 84.1% | $49,070 |
| 2014 | 156 | 3.48 | — | 87.78% | $50,034 |
| 2015 | 156 | 3.42 | — | 83.01% | $51,018 |
| 2016 | 156 | 3.40 | — | 87.5% | $52,022 |
| 2017 | 156 | 3.41 | 48.55% | — | $53,046 |
| 2018 | 158 | 3.49 | 48.56% | 83.13% | $54,090 |
| 2019 | 158 | 3.50 | 43.31% | 82.28% | $54,848 |
| 2020 | 158 | 3.55 | 46.2% | 90.44% | $56,494 |
| 2021 | 160 | 3.58 | 45.66% | 81.64% | $58,472 |
| 2022 | 159 | 3.62 | 40.27% | 89.6% | $61,980 |
| 2023 | 160 | 3.66 | 45.58% | 85.71% | $65,020 |
| 2024 | 160 | 3.69 | 42.83% | 82.23% | $67,300 |
| 2025 | 161 | 3.71 | 34.27% | 87.21% | $69,660 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2021, from 90.44% to 81.64% (-8.8 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 158–164, with a median of 161.
- Resident tuition moved from $46,840 in 2011 to $69,660 in 2025 (+49%).
- Of 207 graduates, 95.7% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 17.9% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 11.5 points above the state average.
Region
New Jersey law schools · Middle Atlantic region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
Belmont University School of Law · Brooklyn Law School · University of California-San Francisco School of Law · The Catholic University of America School of Law · Chicago-Kent, Illinois Institute of Technology School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for Seton Hall University School of Law?
Seton Hall University School of Law's median LSAT is 161. The middle 50% scored 158–164.
What is Seton Hall University School of Law's bar passage rate?
87.21% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 92.23% within two years.
How much does Seton Hall University School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $69,660 per year, $69,660 non-resident. Median grant: $40,000.
What are Seton Hall University School of Law's employment outcomes?
95.7% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 17.9% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into Seton Hall University School of Law?
Seton Hall University School of Law admitted 34.3% 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.