Belmont University School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, Belmont University School of Law reported a median LSAT of 161, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.84, and a 37.6% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 95%, and 89.8% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 161
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.84
- Acceptance rate 37.6%
- First-time bar passage 95%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 89.8%
- Resident tuition $55,500
15-year trajectory
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | — | — | — | 0% | $34,090 |
| 2013 | 155 | 3.42 | — | 0% | $35,650 |
| 2014 | 155 | 3.43 | — | 0% | $36,430 |
| 2015 | 154 | 3.41 | — | 70.75% | $38,140 |
| 2016 | 155 | 3.42 | — | 93.02% | $39,930 |
| 2017 | 155 | 3.50 | 47.84% | — | $43,480 |
| 2018 | 155 | 3.50 | 52.45% | 85.92% | $44,470 |
| 2019 | 156 | 3.63 | 54.26% | 93.59% | $45,140 |
| 2020 | 156 | 3.60 | 39.44% | 96.25% | $46,880 |
| 2021 | 158 | 3.71 | 40.84% | 82.48% | $48,660 |
| 2022 | 160 | 3.70 | 39.6% | 88.54% | $50,500 |
| 2023 | 160 | 3.77 | 39.62% | 87.07% | $52,370 |
| 2024 | 160 | 3.79 | 41.44% | 93.58% | $54,280 |
| 2025 | 161 | 3.84 | 37.62% | 95% | $55,500 |
| 2026 | — | — | — | 96.49% | — |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2015, from 0% to 70.75% (+70.8 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 158–163, with a median of 161.
- Resident tuition moved from $32,570 in 2011 to $55,500 in 2025 (+70%).
- Of 118 graduates, 89.8% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 10.1% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 17 points above the state average.
Region
Tennessee law schools · East South Central region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
Brooklyn Law School · University of California-San Francisco School of Law · The Catholic University of America School of Law · Chicago-Kent, Illinois Institute of Technology School of Law · Florida International University School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for Belmont University School of Law?
Belmont University School of Law's median LSAT is 161. The middle 50% scored 158–163.
What is Belmont University School of Law's bar passage rate?
95% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 99.1% within two years.
How much does Belmont University School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $55,500 per year, $55,500 non-resident. Median grant: $40,710.
What are Belmont University School of Law's employment outcomes?
89.8% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 10.1% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into Belmont University School of Law?
Belmont University School of Law admitted 37.6% of applicants in the most recent cycle.
Source: ABA Standard 509 Required Disclosures, most recent reported cycle (trend 2012–2026). Last updated June 8, 2026.