Western State, Westcliff University School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, Western State, Westcliff University School of Law reported a median LSAT of 152, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.36, and a 43.7% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 63.64%, and 91.4% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 152
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.36
- Acceptance rate 43.7%
- First-time bar passage 63.64%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 91.4%
- Resident tuition $54,840
trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 151 | 3.09 | — | 95.94% | $37,284 |
| 2012 | 151 | 3.12 | — | 78.88% | $39,600 |
| 2013 | 150 | 3.09 | — | 80.72% | $40,890 |
| 2014 | 149 | 3.09 | — | 77.58% | $42,102 |
| 2015 | 148 | 3.07 | — | 62.68% | $43,350 |
| 2016 | 147 | 3.03 | — | 52.25% | $43,350 |
| 2017 | 147 | 3.07 | 54.43% | — | $43,350 |
| 2018 | 148 | 3.02 | 52.5% | 45.45% | $43,350 |
| 2019 | 148 | 3.17 | 40.91% | 48.96% | $42,860 |
| 2020 | 150 | 3.14 | 42.86% | 56.52% | $42,860 |
| 2021 | 150 | 3.11 | 46.03% | 51.69% | $42,860 |
| 2022 | 151 | 3.23 | 44.61% | 54.54% | $44,580 |
| 2023 | 152 | 3.16 | 45.14% | 46.67% | $49,040 |
| 2024 | 151 | 3.26 | 48.48% | 58.49% | $52,480 |
| 2025 | 152 | 3.36 | 43.67% | 63.64% | $54,840 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2012, from 95.94% to 78.88% (-17.1 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 150–156, with a median of 152.
- Resident tuition moved from $37,284 in 2011 to $54,840 in 2025 (+47%).
- Of 93 graduates, 91.4% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 2.2% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 14.1 points below the state average.
Region
California law schools · Pacific region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
Atlanta's John Marshall Law School · Florida A&M University School of Law · University of Massachusetts/Dartmouth School of Law · Mississippi College School of Law · University of Puerto Rico School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for Western State, Westcliff University School of Law?
Western State, Westcliff University School of Law's median LSAT is 152. The middle 50% scored 150–156.
What is Western State, Westcliff University School of Law's bar passage rate?
63.64% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 67.86% within two years.
How much does Western State, Westcliff University School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $54,840 per year, $54,840 non-resident. Median grant: $23,616.
What are Western State, Westcliff University School of Law's employment outcomes?
91.4% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 2.2% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into Western State, Westcliff University School of Law?
Western State, Westcliff University School of Law admitted 43.7% 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.