Boston College School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, Boston College School of Law reported a median LSAT of 168, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.83, and a 8.5% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 93.8%, and 95.8% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 168
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.83
- Acceptance rate 8.5%
- First-time bar passage 93.8%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 95.8%
- Resident tuition $72,380
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trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 165 | 3.66 | — | 95.9% | $41,818 |
| 2012 | 164 | 3.61 | — | 93.0% | $43,511 |
| 2013 | 164 | 3.61 | — | 91.7% | $45,231 |
| 2014 | 162 | 3.52 | — | 94.4% | $46,790 |
| 2015 | 162 | 3.56 | — | 90.9% | $48,820 |
| 2016 | 163 | 3.50 | — | 88.7% | $50,770 |
| 2017 | 163 | 3.61 | 33.5% | — | $52,850 |
| 2018 | 164 | 3.62 | 28.7% | 88.6% | $54,750 |
| 2019 | 164 | 3.64 | 31.3% | 87.6% | $56,940 |
| 2020 | 164 | 3.69 | 31.8% | 91.5% | $59,220 |
| 2021 | 165 | 3.69 | 23.5% | 93.7% | $60,700 |
| 2022 | 166 | 3.74 | 10.2% | 94.1% | $63,130 |
| 2023 | 167 | 3.77 | 13.4% | 91.8% | $66,600 |
| 2024 | 167 | 3.80 | 13.3% | 95.9% | $69,600 |
| 2025 | 168 | 3.83 | 8.5% | 93.8% | $72,380 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2024, from 91.8% to 95.9% (+4.1 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 162–169, with a median of 168.
- Resident tuition moved from $41,818 in 2011 to $72,380 in 2025 (+73%).
- Of 213 graduates, 95.8% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 47.9% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 10.3 points above the state average.
Region
Massachusetts law schools · New England region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
Fordham University School of Law · The George Washington University School of Law · University of North Carolina School of Law · The Ohio State University School of Law · University of California-Irvine School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for Boston College School of Law?
Boston College School of Law's median LSAT is 168. The middle 50% scored 162–169.
What is Boston College School of Law's bar passage rate?
93.8% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 96.0% within two years.
How much does Boston College School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $72,380 per year, $72,380 non-resident. Median grant: $24,000.
What are Boston College School of Law's employment outcomes?
95.8% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 47.9% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into Boston College School of Law?
Boston College School of Law admitted 8.5% 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.