North Carolina Central University School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, North Carolina Central University School of Law reported a median LSAT of 151, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.31, and a 39.1% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 55.9%, and 78.1% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 151
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.31
- Acceptance rate 39.1%
- First-time bar passage 55.9%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 78.1%
- Resident tuition $13,444
trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 148 | 3.20 | — | 73.0% | $10,415 |
| 2012 | 147 | 3.22 | — | 73.8% | $11,375 |
| 2013 | 145 | 3.16 | — | 59.6% | $11,708 |
| 2014 | 144 | 3.24 | — | 65.6% | $11,708 |
| 2015 | 145 | 3.24 | — | 72.1% | $14,996 |
| 2016 | 144 | 3.31 | — | 63.1% | $18,020 |
| 2017 | 145 | 3.22 | 49.4% | — | $18,533 |
| 2018 | 146 | 3.26 | 40.9% | 57.1% | $18,738 |
| 2019 | 146 | 3.24 | 40.4% | 71.2% | $13,444 |
| 2020 | 145 | 3.24 | 44.2% | 76.2% | $13,444 |
| 2021 | 147 | 3.27 | 37.9% | 79.3% | $13,444 |
| 2022 | 148 | 3.32 | 35.7% | 67.7% | $13,444 |
| 2023 | 149 | 3.35 | 34.6% | 42.9% | $13,444 |
| 2024 | 150 | 3.41 | 31.9% | 56.6% | $13,444 |
| 2025 | 151 | 3.31 | 39.1% | 55.9% | $13,444 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2023, from 67.7% to 42.9% (-24.8 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 149–154, with a median of 151.
- Resident tuition moved from $10,415 in 2011 to $13,444 in 2025 (+29%).
- Of 137 graduates, 78.1% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 2.9% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 24 points below the state average.
Region
North Carolina law schools · South Atlantic region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
Capital University Law School · University of District of Columbia School of Law · University of North Dakota School of Law · Oklahoma City University School of Law · Atlanta's John Marshall Law School
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for North Carolina Central University School of Law?
North Carolina Central University School of Law's median LSAT is 151. The middle 50% scored 149–154.
What is North Carolina Central University School of Law's bar passage rate?
55.9% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 80.5% within two years.
How much does North Carolina Central University School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $13,444 per year, $36,116 non-resident. Median grant: $12,982.
What are North Carolina Central University School of Law's employment outcomes?
78.1% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 2.9% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into North Carolina Central University School of Law?
North Carolina Central University School of Law admitted 39.1% 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.