Columbia Law School
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, Columbia Law School reported a median LSAT of 173, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.92, and a 11.8% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 95.8%, and 97.4% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 173
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.92
- Acceptance rate 11.8%
- First-time bar passage 95.8%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 97.4%
- Resident tuition $85,368
15-year trajectory
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 172 | 3.71 | — | 96.23% | $55,488 |
| 2013 | 171 | 3.70 | — | 95.3% | $57,838 |
| 2014 | 172 | 3.71 | — | 96.26% | $60,274 |
| 2015 | 171 | 3.70 | — | 92.37% | $62,700 |
| 2016 | 172 | 3.70 | — | 92.71% | $65,260 |
| 2017 | 171 | 3.70 | 20.38% | — | $67,564 |
| 2018 | 172 | 3.75 | 16.79% | 95.21% | $69,916 |
| 2019 | 172 | 3.80 | 15.86% | 97.28% | $69,896 |
| 2020 | 172 | 3.82 | 16.69% | 95.11% | $72,352 |
| 2021 | 174 | 3.84 | 11.42% | 96.36% | $73,584 |
| 2022 | 173 | 3.87 | 11.93% | 96.52% | $75,572 |
| 2023 | 173 | 3.90 | 12.23% | 93.7% | $78,444 |
| 2024 | 173 | 3.90 | 11.75% | 95.47% | $81,888 |
| 2025 | 173 | 3.92 | 11.84% | 95.85% | $85,368 |
| 2026 | — | — | — | 94.73% | — |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2015, from 96.26% to 92.37% (-3.9 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 169–175, with a median of 173.
- Resident tuition moved from $52,902 in 2011 to $85,368 in 2025 (+61%).
- Of 458 graduates, 97.4% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 77.5% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 10.8 points above the state average.
Region
New York law schools · Middle Atlantic region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
Cornell Law School · Northwestern Pritzker School of Law · University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School · Stanford Law School · University of Virginia School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for Columbia Law School?
Columbia Law School's median LSAT is 173. The middle 50% scored 169–175.
What is Columbia Law School's bar passage rate?
95.8% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 99.3% within two years.
How much does Columbia Law School cost?
Resident tuition is $85,368 per year, $85,368 non-resident. Median grant: $32,000.
What are Columbia Law School's employment outcomes?
97.4% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 77.5% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into Columbia Law School?
Columbia Law School admitted 11.8% 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.