Syracuse University School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, Syracuse University School of Law reported a median LSAT of 158, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.60, and a 34.6% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 82.9%, and 90.9% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 158
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.60
- Acceptance rate 34.6%
- First-time bar passage 82.9%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 90.9%
- Resident tuition $64,650
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trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 155 | 3.36 | — | 70.54% | $45,647 |
| 2012 | 153 | 3.28 | — | 76.68% | $45,690 |
| 2013 | 155 | 3.29 | — | 71.85% | $46,050 |
| 2014 | 155 | 3.37 | — | 84.73% | $46,064 |
| 2015 | 154 | 3.33 | — | 81.06% | $47,178 |
| 2016 | 154 | 3.35 | — | 77.28% | $48,552 |
| 2017 | 154 | 3.38 | 52.26% | — | $49,966 |
| 2018 | 154 | 3.38 | 52.1% | 82.74% | $51,422 |
| 2019 | 154 | 3.33 | 46.16% | 77.98% | $51,500 |
| 2020 | 155 | 3.53 | 39.08% | 83.53% | $53,530 |
| 2021 | 157 | 3.51 | 32.74% | 81.48% | $55,140 |
| 2022 | 157 | 3.56 | 41.71% | 83.13% | $57,290 |
| 2023 | 157 | 3.58 | 42.59% | 70.11% | $59,880 |
| 2024 | 158 | 3.62 | 38.98% | 74.59% | $62,220 |
| 2025 | 158 | 3.60 | 34.59% | 82.9% | $64,650 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2023, from 83.13% to 70.11% (-13.0 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 154–160, with a median of 158.
- Resident tuition moved from $45,647 in 2011 to $64,650 in 2025 (+42%).
- Of 208 graduates, 90.9% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 10.1% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 0.3 points above the state average.
Region
New York law schools · Middle Atlantic region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
Albany Law School · University of Arkansas School of Law · DePaul University School of Law · University of Hawaii School of Law · University of Maine School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for Syracuse University School of Law?
Syracuse University School of Law's median LSAT is 158. The middle 50% scored 154–160.
What is Syracuse University School of Law's bar passage rate?
82.9% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 82.45% within two years.
How much does Syracuse University School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $64,650 per year, $64,650 non-resident. Median grant: $24,351.
What are Syracuse University School of Law's employment outcomes?
90.9% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 10.1% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into Syracuse University School of Law?
Syracuse University School of Law admitted 34.6% 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.