George Mason University School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, George Mason University School of Law reported a median LSAT of 169, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.93, and a 15.9% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 86.0%, and 97.6% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 169
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.93
- Acceptance rate 15.9%
- First-time bar passage 86.0%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 97.6%
- Resident tuition $24,864
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trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 164 | 3.72 | — | 84.3% | $23,720 |
| 2012 | 163 | 3.70 | — | 90.5% | $24,623 |
| 2013 | 161 | 3.55 | — | 85.9% | $25,351 |
| 2014 | 161 | 3.60 | — | 93.1% | $25,351 |
| 2015 | 161 | 3.59 | — | 72.4% | $25,351 |
| 2016 | 162 | 3.66 | — | 75.4% | $25,351 |
| 2017 | 162 | 3.70 | 25.3% | — | $25,351 |
| 2018 | 163 | 3.76 | 25.9% | 86.0% | $25,354 |
| 2019 | 164 | 3.75 | 20.9% | 84.5% | $22,702 |
| 2020 | 164 | 3.77 | 22.8% | 87.9% | $22,702 |
| 2021 | 164 | 3.81 | 27.1% | 95.3% | $23,142 |
| 2022 | 166 | 3.83 | 19.6% | 90.6% | $23,836 |
| 2023 | 168 | 3.89 | 14.0% | 87.4% | $24,136 |
| 2024 | 168 | 3.92 | 14.6% | 87.4% | $24,864 |
| 2025 | 169 | 3.93 | 15.9% | 86.0% | $24,864 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2015, from 93.1% to 72.4% (-20.8 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 162–171, with a median of 169.
- Resident tuition moved from $23,720 in 2011 to $24,864 in 2025 (+5%).
- Of 167 graduates, 97.6% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 13.8% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 5.3 points above the state average.
Region
Virginia law schools · South Atlantic region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
University of California-Irvine School of Law · University of Florida School of Law · University of Georgia School of Law · University of Southern California School of Law · Texas A&M University School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for George Mason University School of Law?
George Mason University School of Law's median LSAT is 169. The middle 50% scored 162–171.
What is George Mason University School of Law's bar passage rate?
86.0% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 93.9% within two years.
How much does George Mason University School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $24,864 per year, $40,978 non-resident. Median grant: $21,000.
What are George Mason University School of Law's employment outcomes?
97.6% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 13.8% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into George Mason University School of Law?
George Mason University School of Law admitted 15.9% 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.