Villanova University School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, Villanova University School of Law reported a median LSAT of 164, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.80, and a 25.9% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 91.26%, and 96.2% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 164
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.80
- Acceptance rate 25.9%
- First-time bar passage 91.26%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 96.2%
- Resident tuition $59,800
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trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 160 | 3.57 | — | 89.24% | $37,780 |
| 2012 | 158 | 3.51 | — | 90.25% | $38,910 |
| 2013 | 157 | 3.56 | — | 88.83% | $40,060 |
| 2014 | 157 | 3.55 | — | 88.32% | $41,250 |
| 2015 | 156 | 3.57 | — | 94.77% | $42,540 |
| 2016 | 157 | 3.54 | — | 86.54% | $43,895 |
| 2017 | 158 | 3.58 | 31.65% | — | $45,195 |
| 2018 | 158 | 3.57 | 29.49% | 76.25% | $46,536 |
| 2019 | 159 | 3.60 | 34.18% | 78.2% | $47,360 |
| 2020 | 160 | 3.63 | 29.75% | 87.38% | $49,000 |
| 2021 | 162 | 3.70 | 17.8% | 86.81% | $49,980 |
| 2022 | 163 | 3.76 | 16.47% | 88.24% | $52,980 |
| 2023 | 164 | 3.80 | 22.5% | 80.9% | $55,630 |
| 2024 | 164 | 3.81 | 21.93% | 91.81% | $58,000 |
| 2025 | 164 | 3.80 | 25.93% | 91.26% | $59,800 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2024, from 80.9% to 91.81% (+10.9 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 159–166, with a median of 164.
- Resident tuition moved from $37,780 in 2011 to $59,800 in 2025 (+58%).
- Of 184 graduates, 96.2% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 23.4% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 11.1 points above the state average.
Region
Pennsylvania law schools · Middle Atlantic region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
Baylor University School of Law · University of Colorado School of Law · Indiana University-Bloomington School of Law · University of Iowa School of Law · University of Maryland School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for Villanova University School of Law?
Villanova University School of Law's median LSAT is 164. The middle 50% scored 159–166.
What is Villanova University School of Law's bar passage rate?
91.26% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 91.26% within two years.
How much does Villanova University School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $59,800 per year, $59,800 non-resident. Median grant: $40,000.
What are Villanova University School of Law's employment outcomes?
96.2% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 23.4% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into Villanova University School of Law?
Villanova University School of Law admitted 25.9% 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.