Boston University School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, Boston University School of Law reported a median LSAT of 170, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.88, and a 12.1% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 92.3%, and 96.7% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 170
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.88
- Acceptance rate 12.1%
- First-time bar passage 92.3%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 96.7%
- Resident tuition $69,870
15-year trajectory
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 166 | 3.75 | — | 95.39% | $44,168 |
| 2013 | 165 | 3.67 | — | 90.32% | $45,786 |
| 2014 | 163 | 3.66 | — | 94.66% | $47,188 |
| 2015 | 163 | 3.67 | — | 92.78% | $49,330 |
| 2016 | 164 | 3.68 | — | 91.21% | $51,210 |
| 2017 | 165 | 3.73 | 29.41% | — | $53,236 |
| 2018 | 166 | 3.74 | 25.87% | 87.74% | $55,076 |
| 2019 | 166 | 3.78 | 23.14% | 91.52% | $55,700 |
| 2020 | 167 | 3.80 | 24.93% | 91.6% | $57,650 |
| 2021 | 169 | 3.77 | 18.33% | 94.5% | $59,380 |
| 2022 | 170 | 3.84 | 16.33% | 93.53% | $61,160 |
| 2023 | 170 | 3.86 | 17.82% | 91.86% | $63,606 |
| 2024 | 170 | 3.88 | 20.61% | 87.7% | $66,670 |
| 2025 | 170 | 3.88 | 12.1% | 92.28% | $69,870 |
| 2026 | — | — | — | 94.93% | — |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2013, from 95.39% to 90.32% (-5.1 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 164–171, with a median of 170.
- Resident tuition moved from $42,654 in 2011 to $69,870 in 2025 (+64%).
- Of 214 graduates, 96.7% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 47.2% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 9 points above the state average.
Region
Massachusetts law schools · New England region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
Brigham Young University School of Law · UC Berkeley School of Law · University of Notre Dame School of Law · Vanderbilt Law School · UCLA School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for Boston University School of Law?
Boston University School of Law's median LSAT is 170. The middle 50% scored 164–171.
What is Boston University School of Law's bar passage rate?
92.3% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 96.3% within two years.
How much does Boston University School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $69,870 per year, $69,870 non-resident. Median grant: $29,000.
What are Boston University School of Law's employment outcomes?
96.7% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 47.2% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into Boston University School of Law?
Boston University School of Law admitted 12.1% 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.