Pace University School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, Pace University School of Law reported a median LSAT of 154, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.54, and a 44.1% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 68.5%, and 88.9% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 154
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.54
- Acceptance rate 44.1%
- First-time bar passage 68.5%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 88.9%
- Resident tuition $56,648
15-year trajectory
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 153 | 3.37 | — | 75.52% | $42,198 |
| 2013 | 151 | 3.21 | — | 77.63% | $43,360 |
| 2014 | 151 | 3.28 | — | 79.32% | $45,376 |
| 2015 | 150 | 3.22 | — | 70.1% | $45,376 |
| 2016 | 151 | 3.30 | — | 70.37% | $46,284 |
| 2017 | 151 | 3.28 | 52.6% | — | $47,210 |
| 2018 | 151 | 3.30 | 50.34% | 70.06% | $48,614 |
| 2019 | 151 | 3.28 | 48.33% | 68.23% | $49,000 |
| 2020 | 151 | 3.33 | 51.3% | 74.44% | $49,736 |
| 2021 | 152 | 3.40 | 48.1% | 69.46% | $50,482 |
| 2022 | 152 | 3.39 | 51.62% | 73.43% | $51,240 |
| 2023 | 152 | 3.47 | 53.34% | 62.89% | $52,778 |
| 2024 | 153 | 3.51 | 52.42% | 65.15% | $54,890 |
| 2025 | 154 | 3.54 | 44.13% | 68.55% | $56,648 |
| 2026 | — | — | — | 65.18% | — |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2023, from 73.43% to 62.89% (-10.5 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 151–157, with a median of 154.
- Resident tuition moved from $40,978 in 2011 to $56,648 in 2025 (+38%).
- Of 261 graduates, 88.9% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 6.9% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 15.9 points below the state average.
Region
New York law schools · Middle Atlantic region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
University of Akron School of Law · Charleston School of Law · Elon University School of Law · Liberty University School of Law · Loyola University-New Orleans School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for Pace University School of Law?
Pace University School of Law's median LSAT is 154. The middle 50% scored 151–157.
What is Pace University School of Law's bar passage rate?
68.5% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 82.3% within two years.
How much does Pace University School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $56,648 per year, $56,648 non-resident. Median grant: $29,000.
What are Pace University School of Law's employment outcomes?
88.9% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 6.9% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into Pace University School of Law?
Pace University School of Law admitted 44.1% 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.