University at Buffalo School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, University at Buffalo School of Law reported a median LSAT of 157, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.71, and a 42.4% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 85.7%, and 94.9% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 157
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.71
- Acceptance rate 42.4%
- First-time bar passage 85.7%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 94.9%
- Resident tuition $26,430
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trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 157 | 3.57 | — | 83.7% | $20,718 |
| 2012 | 156 | 3.51 | — | 83.5% | $22,624 |
| 2013 | 154 | 3.48 | — | 82.4% | $23,986 |
| 2014 | 154 | 3.43 | — | 83.0% | $26,096 |
| 2015 | 154 | 3.44 | — | 76.4% | $26,997 |
| 2016 | 154 | 3.42 | — | 72.2% | $27,979 |
| 2017 | 154 | 3.53 | 54.8% | — | $28,016 |
| 2018 | 153 | 3.41 | 57.9% | 70.0% | $28,074 |
| 2019 | 154 | 3.49 | 46.8% | 67.8% | $25,410 |
| 2020 | 155 | 3.52 | 44.9% | 71.7% | $25,410 |
| 2021 | 156 | 3.58 | 38.7% | 79.0% | $25,410 |
| 2022 | 156 | 3.61 | 44.0% | 73.1% | $28,488 |
| 2023 | 156 | 3.72 | 41.1% | 75.2% | $26,170 |
| 2024 | 156 | 3.71 | 44.6% | 81.0% | $26,170 |
| 2025 | 157 | 3.71 | 42.4% | 85.7% | $26,430 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2021, from 71.7% to 79.0% (+7.2 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 155–161, with a median of 157.
- Resident tuition moved from $20,718 in 2011 to $26,430 in 2025 (+28%).
- Of 137 graduates, 94.9% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 10.2% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 0.5 points below the state average.
Region
New York law schools · Middle Atlantic region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
University of Dayton School of Law · Duquesne University School of Law · Hofstra University School of Law · Louisiana State University School of Law · University of Louisville School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for University at Buffalo School of Law?
University at Buffalo School of Law's median LSAT is 157. The middle 50% scored 155–161.
What is University at Buffalo School of Law's bar passage rate?
85.7% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 86.9% within two years.
How much does University at Buffalo School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $26,430 per year, $32,100 non-resident. Median grant: $7,500.
What are University at Buffalo School of Law's employment outcomes?
94.9% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 10.2% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into University at Buffalo School of Law?
University at Buffalo School of Law admitted 42.4% 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.