Penn State Law (University Park)
⚠ Reunified into Penn State Dickinson Law 2025 (University Park campus) — historical ABA data shown below.
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, Penn State Law (University Park) reported a median LSAT of 155, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.71, and a 51.4% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 86.79%, and — of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 155
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.71
- Acceptance rate 51.4%
- First-time bar passage 86.79%
- Resident tuition $56,928
15-year trajectory
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 158 | 3.47 | — | 79.62% | $47,174 |
| 2017 | 158 | 3.54 | 41.4% | — | $49,070 |
| 2018 | 159 | 3.58 | 35.1% | 92.5% | $50,984 |
| 2019 | 160 | 3.65 | 37.3% | 87.4% | $49,896 |
| 2020 | 160 | 3.72 | 37.6% | 85.1% | $49,896 |
| 2021 | 162 | 3.76 | 35.6% | 82.1% | $51,648 |
| 2022 | 162 | 3.72 | 30.9% | 89.7% | $54,744 |
| 2023 | 161 | 3.77 | 36.94% | 86.29% | $55,824 |
| 2024 | 155 | 3.71 | 51.4% | 86.79% | $56,928 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2018, from 79.62% to 92.5% (+12.9 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 152–158, with a median of 155.
- Resident tuition moved from $47,174 in 2016 to $56,928 in 2024 (+21%).
- Its first-time pass rate sits 11.19 points above the state average.
Region
Pennsylvania law schools · Middle Atlantic region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
Ave Maria School of Law · University of Baltimore School of Law · California Western School of Law · City University of New York School of Law · Cleveland State University School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for Penn State Law (University Park)?
Penn State Law (University Park)'s median LSAT is 155. The middle 50% scored 152–158.
What is Penn State Law (University Park)'s bar passage rate?
86.79% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 96.43% within two years.
How much does Penn State Law (University Park) cost?
Resident tuition is $56,928 per year, $56,928 non-resident. Median grant: $55,824.
How hard is it to get into Penn State Law (University Park)?
Penn State Law (University Park) admitted 51.4% of applicants in the most recent cycle.
Source: ABA Standard 509 Required Disclosures, most recent reported cycle (trend 2016–2024). Last updated June 8, 2026.