Appalachian School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, Appalachian School of Law reported a median LSAT of 146, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.20, and a 60.9% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 63.2%, and 65.1% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 146
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.20
- Acceptance rate 60.9%
- First-time bar passage 63.2%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 65.1%
- Resident tuition $41,000
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trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 144 | 2.99 | — | 59.5% | $29,825 |
| 2012 | 146 | 2.94 | — | 67.2% | $31,525 |
| 2013 | 145 | 3.02 | — | 62.9% | $31,325 |
| 2014 | 144 | 2.90 | — | 68.3% | $31,525 |
| 2015 | 146 | 3.17 | — | 44.1% | $31,325 |
| 2016 | 143 | 2.79 | — | 58.1% | $31,525 |
| 2017 | 143 | 2.86 | 65.5% | — | $31,700 |
| 2018 | 144 | 3.05 | 62.6% | 61.0% | $35,500 |
| 2019 | 145 | 3.13 | 56.6% | 30.0% | $35,500 |
| 2020 | 147 | 3.17 | 44.8% | 48.0% | $35,000 |
| 2021 | 147 | 3.27 | 42.2% | 41.2% | $38,000 |
| 2022 | 146 | 3.21 | 48.5% | 34.0% | $41,000 |
| 2023 | 146 | 3.13 | 54.2% | 51.2% | $41,000 |
| 2024 | 147 | 3.04 | 43.7% | 61.2% | $41,000 |
| 2025 | 146 | 3.20 | 60.9% | 63.2% | $41,000 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2019, from 61.0% to 30.0% (-31.0 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 145–151, with a median of 146.
- Resident tuition moved from $29,825 in 2011 to $41,000 in 2025 (+37%).
- Of 43 graduates, 65.1% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 0.0% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 14 points below the state average.
Region
Virginia law schools · South Atlantic region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
Cooley Law School · Southern University School of Law · Inter American University of Puerto Rico School of Law · Ohio Northern University School of Law · Southern Illinois University School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for Appalachian School of Law?
Appalachian School of Law's median LSAT is 146. The middle 50% scored 145–151.
What is Appalachian School of Law's bar passage rate?
63.2% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 89.5% within two years.
How much does Appalachian School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $41,000 per year, $41,000 non-resident. Median grant: $10,250.
What are Appalachian School of Law's employment outcomes?
65.1% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 0.0% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into Appalachian School of Law?
Appalachian School of Law admitted 60.9% 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.