Fordham University School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, Fordham University School of Law reported a median LSAT of 168, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.79, and a 16.2% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 93.0%, and 91.2% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 168
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.79
- Acceptance rate 16.2%
- First-time bar passage 93.0%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 91.2%
- Resident tuition $78,078
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trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 165 | 3.53 | — | 88.1% | $47,986 |
| 2012 | 164 | 3.52 | — | 89.5% | $49,526 |
| 2013 | 163 | 3.52 | — | 89.4% | $50,996 |
| 2014 | 163 | 3.54 | — | 90.6% | $52,532 |
| 2015 | 163 | 3.53 | — | 85.8% | $54,116 |
| 2016 | 163 | 3.53 | — | 84.7% | $56,146 |
| 2017 | 163 | 3.59 | 31.8% | — | $58,196 |
| 2018 | 164 | 3.60 | 25.9% | 90.9% | $60,406 |
| 2019 | 164 | 3.64 | 27.2% | 87.7% | $61,770 |
| 2020 | 164 | 3.64 | 27.4% | 89.4% | $63,932 |
| 2021 | 166 | 3.70 | 17.7% | 90.0% | $65,850 |
| 2022 | 167 | 3.72 | 18.8% | 93.7% | $68,156 |
| 2023 | 167 | 3.75 | 21.1% | 90.7% | $71,224 |
| 2024 | 167 | 3.76 | 22.1% | 87.8% | $74,608 |
| 2025 | 168 | 3.79 | 16.2% | 93.0% | $78,078 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2018, from 84.7% to 90.9% (+6.2 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 165–170, with a median of 168.
- Resident tuition moved from $47,986 in 2011 to $78,078 in 2025 (+63%).
- Of 420 graduates, 91.2% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 50.5% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 7.2 points above the state average.
Region
New York law schools · Middle Atlantic region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
Boston College School of Law · The George Washington University School of Law · University of North Carolina School of Law · The Ohio State University School of Law · University of California-Irvine School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for Fordham University School of Law?
Fordham University School of Law's median LSAT is 168. The middle 50% scored 165–170.
What is Fordham University School of Law's bar passage rate?
93.0% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 96.4% within two years.
How much does Fordham University School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $78,078 per year, $78,078 non-resident. Median grant: $35,000.
What are Fordham University School of Law's employment outcomes?
91.2% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 50.5% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into Fordham University School of Law?
Fordham University School of Law admitted 16.2% 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.