University of California-San Francisco School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, University of California-San Francisco School of Law reported a median LSAT of 161, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.71, and a 27.5% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 83.8%, and 91.2% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 161
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.71
- Acceptance rate 27.5%
- First-time bar passage 83.8%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 91.2%
- Resident tuition $53,087
trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 162 | 3.60 | — | 88.8% | $40,836 |
| 2012 | 162 | 3.58 | — | 79.4% | $46,806 |
| 2013 | 159 | 3.52 | — | 76.6% | $47,634 |
| 2014 | 158 | 3.44 | — | 74.6% | $48,335 |
| 2015 | 159 | 3.50 | — | 69.0% | $48,638 |
| 2016 | 159 | 3.45 | — | 68.1% | $44,218 |
| 2017 | 159 | 3.42 | 49.4% | — | $44,326 |
| 2018 | 158 | 3.44 | 44.9% | 52.3% | $44,326 |
| 2019 | 158 | 3.45 | 42.6% | 60.4% | $44,480 |
| 2020 | 158 | 3.42 | 38.7% | 79.7% | $49,758 |
| 2021 | 160 | 3.52 | 28.0% | 85.0% | $44,728 |
| 2022 | 160 | 3.59 | 28.9% | 81.7% | $46,034 |
| 2023 | 160 | 3.59 | 30.9% | 70.9% | $48,273 |
| 2024 | 160 | 3.63 | 37.5% | 72.1% | $49,383 |
| 2025 | 161 | 3.71 | 27.5% | 83.8% | $53,087 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2020, from 60.4% to 79.7% (+19.3 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 158–163, with a median of 161.
- Resident tuition moved from $40,836 in 2011 to $53,087 in 2025 (+30%).
- Of 354 graduates, 91.2% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 28.0% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 6 points above the state average.
Region
California law schools · Pacific region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
Belmont University School of Law · Brooklyn Law School · The Catholic University of America School of Law · Chicago-Kent, Illinois Institute of Technology School of Law · Florida International University School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for University of California-San Francisco School of Law?
University of California-San Francisco School of Law's median LSAT is 161. The middle 50% scored 158–163.
What is University of California-San Francisco School of Law's bar passage rate?
83.8% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 89.7% within two years.
How much does University of California-San Francisco School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $53,087 per year, $61,773 non-resident. Median grant: $20,000.
What are University of California-San Francisco School of Law's employment outcomes?
91.2% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 28.0% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into University of California-San Francisco School of Law?
University of California-San Francisco School of Law admitted 27.5% 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.