Penn State Law (University Park)
Reunified into Penn State Dickinson Law 2025 (University Park campus). Historical ABA data shown below. Its program continues at Penn State Dickinson Law.
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 86.8%, 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 86.8%
- Resident tuition $56,928
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trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 158 | 3.47 | — | 79.6% | $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 | 36.9% | 86.3% | $55,824 |
| 2024 | 155 | 3.71 | 51.4% | 86.8% | $56,928 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2018, from 79.6% 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?
86.8% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 96.4% 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 26, 2026.