UC Berkeley School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, UC Berkeley School of Law reported a median LSAT of 170, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.92, and a 14.8% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 91.2%, and 97.2% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 170
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.92
- Acceptance rate 14.8%
- First-time bar passage 91.2%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 97.2%
- Resident tuition $62,532
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trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 167 | 3.79 | — | 92.0% | $50,163 |
| 2012 | 167 | 3.81 | — | 86.8% | $48,068 |
| 2013 | 167 | 3.78 | — | 87.2% | $48,058 |
| 2014 | 167 | 3.79 | — | 85.7% | $48,166 |
| 2015 | 166 | 3.78 | — | 87.8% | $48,625 |
| 2016 | 166 | 3.79 | — | 85.1% | $48,703 |
| 2017 | 167 | 3.79 | 23.2% | — | $49,364 |
| 2018 | 168 | 3.80 | 19.7% | 91.2% | $54,132 |
| 2019 | 168 | 3.81 | 19.7% | 90.7% | $52,016 |
| 2020 | 168 | 3.81 | 21.5% | 90.7% | $60,658 |
| 2021 | 169 | 3.83 | 13.7% | 96.7% | $62,979 |
| 2022 | 170 | 3.83 | 12.5% | 95.0% | $56,500 |
| 2023 | 170 | 3.87 | 14.9% | 93.3% | $59,304 |
| 2024 | 170 | 3.87 | 17.3% | 88.2% | $59,832 |
| 2025 | 170 | 3.92 | 14.8% | 91.2% | $62,532 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2018, from 85.1% to 91.2% (+6.1 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 167–172, with a median of 170.
- Resident tuition moved from $50,163 in 2011 to $62,532 in 2025 (+25%).
- Of 283 graduates, 97.2% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 60.7% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 11.2 points above the state average.
Region
California law schools · Pacific region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
Boston University School of Law · Brigham Young University 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 UC Berkeley School of Law?
UC Berkeley School of Law's median LSAT is 170. The middle 50% scored 167–172.
What is UC Berkeley School of Law's bar passage rate?
91.2% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 98.6% within two years.
How much does UC Berkeley School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $62,532 per year, $76,149 non-resident. Median grant: $31,158.
What are UC Berkeley School of Law's employment outcomes?
97.2% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 60.7% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into UC Berkeley School of Law?
UC Berkeley School of Law admitted 14.8% 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.