University of the Pacific School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, University of the Pacific School of Law reported a median LSAT of 156, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.52, and a 54.4% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 70.5%, and 79.7% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 156
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.52
- Acceptance rate 54.4%
- First-time bar passage 70.5%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 79.7%
- Resident tuition $62,678
trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 158 | 3.40 | — | 69.6% | $41,393 |
| 2012 | 156 | 3.33 | — | 67.8% | $43,045 |
| 2013 | 154 | 3.24 | — | 71.1% | $44,690 |
| 2014 | 151 | 3.14 | — | 67.7% | $46,462 |
| 2015 | 151 | 3.15 | — | 64.1% | $48,274 |
| 2016 | 152 | 3.20 | — | 69.3% | $49,720 |
| 2017 | 151 | 3.19 | 59.8% | — | $49,720 |
| 2018 | 153 | 3.32 | 59.4% | 58.7% | $51,312 |
| 2019 | 153 | 3.35 | 62.8% | 51.3% | $53,004 |
| 2020 | 154 | 3.40 | 55.9% | 65.1% | $54,594 |
| 2021 | 155 | 3.44 | 53.6% | 75.0% | $55,958 |
| 2022 | 155 | 3.47 | 55.3% | 78.5% | $57,358 |
| 2023 | 155 | 3.40 | 61.3% | 57.5% | $57,358 |
| 2024 | 155 | 3.52 | 59.5% | 67.1% | $60,852 |
| 2025 | 156 | 3.52 | 54.4% | 70.5% | $62,678 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2023, from 78.5% to 57.5% (-21.0 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 153–160, with a median of 156.
- Resident tuition moved from $41,393 in 2011 to $62,678 in 2025 (+51%).
- Of 148 graduates, 79.7% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 4.8% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 7.1 points below the state average.
Region
California law schools · Pacific region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
Campbell University School of Law · University of Detroit Mercy School of Law · Drake University School of Law · Howard University School of Law · University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for University of the Pacific School of Law?
University of the Pacific School of Law's median LSAT is 156. The middle 50% scored 153–160.
What is University of the Pacific School of Law's bar passage rate?
70.5% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 86.0% within two years.
How much does University of the Pacific School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $62,678 per year, $62,678 non-resident. Median grant: $30,426.
What are University of the Pacific School of Law's employment outcomes?
79.7% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 4.8% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into University of the Pacific School of Law?
University of the Pacific School of Law admitted 54.4% 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.