University of Dayton School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, University of Dayton School of Law reported a median LSAT of 157, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.60, and a 30.7% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 88%, and 88% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 157
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.60
- Acceptance rate 30.7%
- First-time bar passage 88%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 88%
- Resident tuition $40,020
15-year trajectory
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 149 | 3.11 | — | 71.8% | $33,630 |
| 2013 | 148 | 3.11 | — | 63.11% | $35,273 |
| 2014 | 148 | 3.15 | — | 77.44% | $35,273 |
| 2015 | 148 | 3.04 | — | 61.7% | $35,665 |
| 2016 | 149 | 3.14 | — | 62.77% | $33,391 |
| 2017 | 149 | 3.29 | 53.32% | — | $33,739 |
| 2018 | 149 | 3.29 | 51.9% | 48.15% | $35,340 |
| 2019 | 150 | 3.38 | 39.16% | 59.5% | $36,210 |
| 2020 | 152 | 3.48 | 36.21% | 83.75% | $37,110 |
| 2021 | 153 | 3.53 | 25.76% | 88.24% | $37,110 |
| 2022 | 154 | 3.58 | 28.32% | 70.49% | $38,220 |
| 2023 | 155 | 3.61 | 34.3% | 75.58% | $38,425 |
| 2024 | 156 | 3.66 | 37.66% | 86.49% | $39,208 |
| 2025 | 157 | 3.60 | 30.66% | 87.96% | $40,020 |
| 2026 | — | — | — | 87.5% | — |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2020, from 59.5% to 83.75% (+24.2 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 154–160, with a median of 157.
- Resident tuition moved from $31,598 in 2011 to $40,020 in 2025 (+27%).
- Of 92 graduates, 88% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 15.2% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 7.9 points above the state average.
Region
Ohio law schools · East North Central region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
University at Buffalo 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 of Dayton School of Law?
University of Dayton School of Law's median LSAT is 157. The middle 50% scored 154–160.
What is University of Dayton School of Law's bar passage rate?
88% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 97.3% within two years.
How much does University of Dayton School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $40,020 per year, $40,020 non-resident. Median grant: $33,000.
What are University of Dayton School of Law's employment outcomes?
88% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 15.2% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into University of Dayton School of Law?
University of Dayton School of Law admitted 30.7% 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.