American University School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, American University School of Law reported a median LSAT of 162, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.63, and a 33.3% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 81.3%, and 82.5% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 162
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.63
- Acceptance rate 33.3%
- First-time bar passage 81.3%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 82.5%
- Resident tuition $66,990
Full profile — cost breakdown, job types & state market for American University School of Law →
trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 162 | 3.44 | — | 81.7% | $45,096 |
| 2012 | 159 | 3.44 | — | 79.7% | $46,794 |
| 2013 | 157 | 3.40 | — | 78.4% | $48,148 |
| 2014 | 156 | 3.37 | — | 79.2% | $49,542 |
| 2015 | 155 | 3.29 | — | 74.8% | $51,002 |
| 2016 | 156 | 3.41 | — | 62.4% | $53,016 |
| 2017 | 156 | 3.41 | 55.6% | — | $54,832 |
| 2018 | 158 | 3.43 | 48.6% | 62.8% | $56,724 |
| 2019 | 159 | 3.50 | 38.7% | 62.4% | $56,684 |
| 2020 | 160 | 3.51 | 36.4% | 75.5% | $52,036 |
| 2021 | 161 | 3.57 | 27.9% | 81.9% | $57,818 |
| 2022 | 162 | 3.61 | 33.8% | 79.9% | $59,842 |
| 2023 | 162 | 3.63 | 35.7% | 73.0% | $61,936 |
| 2024 | 160 | 3.61 | 39.8% | 74.8% | $64,414 |
| 2025 | 162 | 3.63 | 33.3% | 81.3% | $66,990 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2020, from 62.4% to 75.5% (+13.1 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 157–163, with a median of 162.
- Resident tuition moved from $45,096 in 2011 to $66,990 in 2025 (+49%).
- Of 399 graduates, 82.5% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 15.8% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 0.7 points below the state average.
Region
District of Columbia law schools · South Atlantic region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
Case Western Reserve University School of Law · University of Connecticut School of Law · University of Kansas School of Law · Michigan State University School of Law · University of Oklahoma School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for American University School of Law?
American University School of Law's median LSAT is 162. The middle 50% scored 157–163.
What is American University School of Law's bar passage rate?
81.3% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 85.7% within two years.
How much does American University School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $66,990 per year, $66,990 non-resident. Median grant: $40,000.
What are American University School of Law's employment outcomes?
82.5% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 15.8% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into American University School of Law?
American University School of Law admitted 33.3% 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.