Temple University School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, Temple University School of Law reported a median LSAT of 165, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.76, and a 24.4% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 90.28%, and 95.4% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 165
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.76
- Acceptance rate 24.4%
- First-time bar passage 90.28%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 95.4%
- Resident tuition $32,588
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trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 160 | 3.39 | — | 92.05% | $19,788 |
| 2012 | 161 | 3.42 | — | 91.22% | $19,788 |
| 2013 | 160 | 3.40 | — | 84.14% | $20,462 |
| 2014 | 160 | 3.49 | — | 89.96% | $21,646 |
| 2015 | 160 | 3.50 | — | 84.08% | $23,336 |
| 2016 | 160 | 3.49 | — | 81.33% | $24,786 |
| 2017 | 160 | 3.49 | 40.65% | — | $26,103 |
| 2018 | 161 | 3.54 | 35.92% | 83.41% | $27,104 |
| 2019 | 161 | 3.56 | 35.7% | 80.1% | $26,980 |
| 2020 | 161 | 3.57 | 36.05% | 83.64% | $26,980 |
| 2021 | 163 | 3.60 | 32.75% | 87.56% | $27,656 |
| 2022 | 163 | 3.63 | 36.55% | 81.58% | $28,420 |
| 2023 | 163 | 3.65 | 39.4% | 83.06% | $29,842 |
| 2024 | 163 | 3.67 | 35.77% | 85.15% | $31,334 |
| 2025 | 165 | 3.76 | 24.38% | 90.28% | $32,588 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2013, from 91.22% to 84.14% (-7.1 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 162–168, with a median of 165.
- Resident tuition moved from $19,788 in 2011 to $32,588 in 2025 (+65%).
- Of 195 graduates, 95.4% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 20% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 10.6 points above the state average.
Region
Pennsylvania law schools · Middle Atlantic region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
Arizona State University School of Law · University of California-Davis School of Law · Cardozo, Yeshiva University School of Law · University of Washington School of Law · Emory University School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for Temple University School of Law?
Temple University School of Law's median LSAT is 165. The middle 50% scored 162–168.
What is Temple University School of Law's bar passage rate?
90.28% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 94.83% within two years.
How much does Temple University School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $32,588 per year, $48,996 non-resident. Median grant: $31,334.
What are Temple University School of Law's employment outcomes?
95.4% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 20% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into Temple University School of Law?
Temple University School of Law admitted 24.4% 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.