New York Law School
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, New York Law School reported a median LSAT of 157, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.63, and a 39.7% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 81.9%, and 85.9% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 157
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.63
- Acceptance rate 39.7%
- First-time bar passage 81.9%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 85.9%
- Resident tuition $71,052
15-year trajectory
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 152 | 3.13 | — | 80.6% | $49,225 |
| 2013 | 151 | 3.17 | — | 71.74% | $49,240 |
| 2014 | 151 | 3.20 | — | 82.45% | $49,240 |
| 2015 | 152 | 3.24 | — | 72.73% | $49,240 |
| 2016 | 152 | 3.31 | — | 59.05% | $49,240 |
| 2017 | 152 | 3.37 | 55.48% | — | $50,718 |
| 2018 | 153 | 3.36 | 52.36% | 61.41% | $51,732 |
| 2019 | 153 | 3.35 | 50.28% | 62.83% | $52,552 |
| 2020 | 153 | 3.47 | 51.58% | 75.18% | $52,552 |
| 2021 | 155 | 3.49 | 48.53% | 78.79% | $55,754 |
| 2022 | 155 | 3.53 | 51.53% | 74.33% | $58,820 |
| 2023 | 156 | 3.51 | 53.11% | 72.51% | $62,644 |
| 2024 | 156 | 3.59 | 52.71% | 70.71% | $66,716 |
| 2025 | 157 | 3.63 | 39.67% | 81.9% | $71,052 |
| 2026 | — | — | — | 86.47% | — |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2016, from 72.73% to 59.05% (-13.7 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 154–160, with a median of 157.
- Resident tuition moved from $47,800 in 2011 to $71,052 in 2025 (+49%).
- Of 313 graduates, 85.9% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 12.2% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 2.8 points below the state average.
Region
New York law schools · Middle Atlantic region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
University at Buffalo School of Law · University of Dayton School of Law · Duquesne University School of Law · Hofstra University School of Law · Louisiana State University School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for New York Law School?
New York Law School's median LSAT is 157. The middle 50% scored 154–160.
What is New York Law School's bar passage rate?
81.9% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 89.6% within two years.
How much does New York Law School cost?
Resident tuition is $71,052 per year, $71,052 non-resident. Median grant: $40,000.
What are New York Law School's employment outcomes?
85.9% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 12.2% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into New York Law School?
New York Law School admitted 39.7% 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.