Georgetown University Law Center
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, Georgetown University Law Center reported a median LSAT of 171, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.93, and a 15.8% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 93.0%, and 95.9% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 171
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.93
- Acceptance rate 15.8%
- First-time bar passage 93.0%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 95.9%
- Resident tuition $83,576
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trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 170 | 3.71 | — | 89.4% | $46,865 |
| 2012 | 169 | 3.72 | — | 90.4% | $48,835 |
| 2013 | 168 | 3.74 | — | 87.8% | $50,890 |
| 2014 | 167 | 3.75 | — | 89.8% | $53,130 |
| 2015 | 167 | 3.76 | — | 87.8% | $55,255 |
| 2016 | 167 | 3.77 | — | 85.7% | $57,576 |
| 2017 | 167 | 3.79 | 26.0% | — | $59,850 |
| 2018 | 167 | 3.80 | 21.2% | 92.5% | $62,244 |
| 2019 | 168 | 3.78 | 19.5% | 90.2% | $64,548 |
| 2020 | 168 | 3.78 | 20.1% | 92.7% | $66,872 |
| 2021 | 171 | 3.85 | 12.9% | 94.6% | $69,280 |
| 2022 | 171 | 3.86 | 17.6% | 93.2% | $71,996 |
| 2023 | 171 | 3.91 | 19.6% | 91.6% | $75,950 |
| 2024 | 171 | 3.92 | 20.1% | 90.5% | $79,672 |
| 2025 | 171 | 3.93 | 15.8% | 93.0% | $83,576 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2018, from 85.7% to 92.5% (+6.8 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 166–173, with a median of 171.
- Resident tuition moved from $46,865 in 2011 to $83,576 in 2025 (+78%).
- Of 703 graduates, 95.9% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 59.0% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 9.8 points above the state average.
Region
District of Columbia law schools · South Atlantic region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
UCLA School of Law · Duke University School of Law · University of Michigan Law School · University of Minnesota School of Law · New York University School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for Georgetown University Law Center?
Georgetown University Law Center's median LSAT is 171. The middle 50% scored 166–173.
What is Georgetown University Law Center's bar passage rate?
93.0% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 94.2% within two years.
How much does Georgetown University Law Center cost?
Resident tuition is $83,576 per year, $83,576 non-resident. Median grant: $35,000.
What are Georgetown University Law Center's employment outcomes?
95.9% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 59.0% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into Georgetown University Law Center?
Georgetown University Law Center admitted 15.8% 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.