Baylor University School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, Baylor University School of Law reported a median LSAT of 164, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.77, and a 18.9% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 94.9%, and 98.2% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 164
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.77
- Acceptance rate 18.9%
- First-time bar passage 94.9%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 98.2%
- Resident tuition $64,639
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trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 162 | 3.69 | — | 94.2% | $43,573 |
| 2012 | 162 | 3.52 | — | 95.1% | $46,420 |
| 2013 | 160 | 3.53 | — | 93.5% | $49,481 |
| 2014 | 159 | 3.54 | — | 97.0% | $52,400 |
| 2015 | 160 | 3.53 | — | 90.8% | $55,547 |
| 2016 | 159 | 3.55 | — | 80.7% | $57,752 |
| 2017 | 159 | 3.53 | 40.8% | — | $60,050 |
| 2018 | 160 | 3.59 | 39.0% | 91.7% | $62,421 |
| 2019 | 160 | 3.60 | 35.5% | 92.0% | $61,782 |
| 2020 | 160 | 3.63 | 34.0% | 90.3% | $61,782 |
| 2021 | 162 | 3.64 | 34.3% | 87.2% | $61,782 |
| 2022 | 163 | 3.72 | 23.9% | 88.1% | $66,195 |
| 2023 | 164 | 3.73 | 17.8% | 92.0% | $66,195 |
| 2024 | 163 | 3.73 | 26.9% | 91.6% | $64,544 |
| 2025 | 164 | 3.77 | 18.9% | 94.9% | $64,639 |
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | $69,510 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2018, from 80.7% to 91.7% (+10.9 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 159–165, with a median of 164.
- Resident tuition moved from $43,573 in 2011 to $69,510 in 2026 (+60%).
- Of 110 graduates, 98.2% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 12.7% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 13.5 points above the state average.
Region
Texas law schools · West South Central region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
University of Colorado School of Law · Indiana University-Bloomington School of Law · University of Iowa School of Law · University of Maryland School of Law · University of Miami School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for Baylor University School of Law?
Baylor University School of Law's median LSAT is 164. The middle 50% scored 159–165.
What is Baylor University School of Law's bar passage rate?
94.9% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 100.0% within two years.
How much does Baylor University School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $64,639 per year, $64,639 non-resident. Median grant: $33,518.
What are Baylor University School of Law's employment outcomes?
98.2% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 12.7% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into Baylor University School of Law?
Baylor University School of Law admitted 18.9% of applicants in the most recent cycle.
Source: ABA Standard 509 Required Disclosures, most recent reported cycle (trend 2011–2026). Last updated June 26, 2026.