University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School reported a median LSAT of 173, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.95, and a 8.1% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 96.7%, and 99.6% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 173
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.95
- Acceptance rate 8.1%
- First-time bar passage 96.7%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 99.6%
- Resident tuition $78,348
trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 170 | 3.86 | — | 94.5% | $50,718 |
| 2012 | 170 | 3.87 | — | 95.0% | $53,138 |
| 2013 | 169 | 3.89 | — | 94.5% | $54,992 |
| 2014 | 169 | 3.89 | — | 95.5% | $56,916 |
| 2015 | 169 | 3.89 | — | 98.5% | $58,918 |
| 2016 | 169 | 3.90 | — | 91.3% | $60,988 |
| 2017 | 169 | 3.89 | 17.6% | — | $63,364 |
| 2018 | 170 | 3.89 | 14.6% | 96.5% | $65,804 |
| 2019 | 170 | 3.89 | 14.5% | 92.1% | $67,998 |
| 2020 | 170 | 3.89 | 14.3% | 97.1% | $63,610 |
| 2021 | 171 | 3.90 | 9.4% | 95.3% | $65,392 |
| 2022 | 172 | 3.90 | 9.7% | 96.5% | $67,550 |
| 2023 | 172 | 3.92 | 9.9% | 93.8% | $71,266 |
| 2024 | 172 | 3.93 | 9.9% | 96.2% | $74,688 |
| 2025 | 173 | 3.95 | 8.1% | 96.7% | $78,348 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2016, from 98.5% to 91.3% (-7.1 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 167–174, with a median of 173.
- Resident tuition moved from $50,718 in 2011 to $78,348 in 2025 (+54%).
- Of 252 graduates, 99.6% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 70.7% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 13.8 points above the state average.
Region
Pennsylvania law schools · Middle Atlantic region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
Columbia Law School · Cornell Law School · Northwestern Pritzker School of Law · Stanford Law School · University of Virginia School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School?
University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School's median LSAT is 173. The middle 50% scored 167–174.
What is University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School's bar passage rate?
96.7% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 97.7% within two years.
How much does University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School cost?
Resident tuition is $78,348 per year, $78,348 non-resident. Median grant: $42,246.
What are University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School's employment outcomes?
99.6% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 70.7% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School?
University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School admitted 8.1% 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.