University of Notre Dame School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, University of Notre Dame School of Law reported a median LSAT of 170, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.89, and a 16.1% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 92.2%, and 93.9% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 170
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.89
- Acceptance rate 16.1%
- First-time bar passage 92.2%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 93.9%
- Resident tuition $73,430
15-year trajectory
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 166 | 3.66 | — | 91.61% | $45,980 |
| 2013 | 163 | 3.60 | — | 87.59% | $48,730 |
| 2014 | 163 | 3.64 | — | 88.11% | $50,520 |
| 2015 | 164 | 3.66 | — | 83.54% | $52,372 |
| 2016 | 164 | 3.71 | — | 84.74% | $54,297 |
| 2017 | 164 | 3.73 | 30.18% | — | $56,292 |
| 2018 | 165 | 3.71 | 25.15% | 80.59% | $58,358 |
| 2019 | 165 | 3.74 | 24.05% | 87.62% | $60,240 |
| 2020 | 167 | 3.75 | 20.28% | 90.16% | $62,590 |
| 2021 | 168 | 3.77 | 17.51% | 89.01% | $63,840 |
| 2022 | 168 | 3.81 | 24.58% | 91.67% | $65,436 |
| 2023 | 169 | 3.83 | 24.39% | 92.72% | $68,054 |
| 2024 | 169 | 3.85 | 23.26% | 91.46% | $70,606 |
| 2025 | 170 | 3.89 | 16.07% | 92.15% | $73,430 |
| 2026 | — | — | — | 89.44% | — |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2019, from 80.59% to 87.62% (+7.0 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 166–171, with a median of 170.
- Resident tuition moved from $43,335 in 2011 to $73,430 in 2025 (+69%).
- Of 164 graduates, 93.9% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 34.8% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 12.4 points above the state average.
Region
Indiana law schools · East North Central region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
Boston University School of Law · Brigham Young University School of Law · UC Berkeley School of Law · Vanderbilt Law School · UCLA School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for University of Notre Dame School of Law?
University of Notre Dame School of Law's median LSAT is 170. The middle 50% scored 166–171.
What is University of Notre Dame School of Law's bar passage rate?
92.2% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 98.2% within two years.
How much does University of Notre Dame School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $73,430 per year, $73,430 non-resident. Median grant: $30,000.
What are University of Notre Dame School of Law's employment outcomes?
93.9% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 34.8% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into University of Notre Dame School of Law?
University of Notre Dame School of Law admitted 16.1% 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.