University of California-Davis School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, University of California-Davis School of Law reported a median LSAT of 165, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.70, and a 16.0% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 88.9%, and 94.6% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 165
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.70
- Acceptance rate 16.0%
- First-time bar passage 88.9%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 94.6%
- Resident tuition $57,460
trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 164 | 3.63 | — | 80.5% | $46,485 |
| 2012 | 163 | 3.60 | — | 75.0% | $49,564 |
| 2013 | 162 | 3.55 | — | 78.3% | $47,286 |
| 2014 | 162 | 3.60 | — | 82.9% | $47,286 |
| 2015 | 163 | 3.51 | — | 86.0% | $47,339 |
| 2016 | 163 | 3.52 | — | 74.2% | $47,409 |
| 2017 | 163 | 3.59 | 29.7% | — | $47,763 |
| 2018 | 162 | 3.63 | 34.6% | 77.0% | $47,722 |
| 2019 | 162 | 3.61 | 31.0% | 76.0% | $47,332 |
| 2020 | 163 | 3.72 | 33.1% | 84.5% | $50,530 |
| 2021 | 165 | 3.70 | 28.3% | 88.2% | $49,514 |
| 2022 | 165 | 3.70 | 25.2% | 79.8% | $50,914 |
| 2023 | 165 | 3.69 | 29.0% | 81.8% | $54,919 |
| 2024 | 163 | 3.68 | 33.2% | 82.7% | $55,072 |
| 2025 | 165 | 3.70 | 16.0% | 88.9% | $57,460 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2016, from 86.0% to 74.2% (-11.8 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 160–167, with a median of 165.
- Resident tuition moved from $46,485 in 2011 to $57,460 in 2025 (+24%).
- Of 204 graduates, 94.6% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 25.5% 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)
Arizona State University School of Law · Cardozo, Yeshiva University School of Law · Temple University School of Law · University of Washington School of Law · Emory University School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for University of California-Davis School of Law?
University of California-Davis School of Law's median LSAT is 165. The middle 50% scored 160–167.
What is University of California-Davis School of Law's bar passage rate?
88.9% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 92.8% within two years.
How much does University of California-Davis School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $57,460 per year, $69,705 non-resident. Median grant: $25,000.
What are University of California-Davis School of Law's employment outcomes?
94.6% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 25.5% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into University of California-Davis School of Law?
University of California-Davis School of Law admitted 16.0% 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.