University of Pittsburgh School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, University of Pittsburgh School of Law reported a median LSAT of 160, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.54, and a 34.9% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 86.3%, and 89.3% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 160
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.54
- Acceptance rate 34.9%
- First-time bar passage 86.3%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 89.3%
- Resident tuition $39,936
15-year trajectory
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 158 | 3.34 | — | 83.65% | $29,468 |
| 2013 | 158 | 3.42 | — | 83.33% | $30,400 |
| 2014 | 157 | 3.46 | — | 80.93% | $31,616 |
| 2015 | 156 | 3.36 | — | 90.36% | $32,426 |
| 2016 | 156 | 3.42 | — | 78.23% | $33,152 |
| 2017 | 156 | 3.42 | 31.47% | — | $34,008 |
| 2018 | 157 | 3.39 | 29.31% | 72.84% | $34,834 |
| 2019 | 158 | 3.49 | 34.2% | 81.2% | $34,962 |
| 2020 | 159 | 3.51 | 41.66% | 83.05% | $34,962 |
| 2021 | 160 | 3.51 | 36.6% | 84.33% | $35,836 |
| 2022 | 161 | 3.55 | 33.2% | 77.23% | $37,090 |
| 2023 | 160 | 3.56 | 39.45% | 76.47% | $38,388 |
| 2024 | 159 | 3.56 | 51.66% | 84.55% | $39,154 |
| 2025 | 160 | 3.54 | 34.87% | 86.33% | $39,936 |
| 2026 | — | — | — | 93.04% | — |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2016, from 90.36% to 78.23% (-12.1 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 158–163, with a median of 160.
- Resident tuition moved from $28,734 in 2011 to $39,936 in 2025 (+39%).
- Of 122 graduates, 89.3% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 20.5% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 6.1 points above the state average.
Region
Pennsylvania law schools · Middle Atlantic region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
University of Denver School of Law · Drexel University School of Law · Georgia State University School of Law · University of Nebraska School of Law · University of Nevada-Las Vegas School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for University of Pittsburgh School of Law?
University of Pittsburgh School of Law's median LSAT is 160. The middle 50% scored 158–163.
What is University of Pittsburgh School of Law's bar passage rate?
86.3% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 96.2% within two years.
How much does University of Pittsburgh School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $39,936 per year, $53,434 non-resident. Median grant: $30,000.
What are University of Pittsburgh School of Law's employment outcomes?
89.3% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 20.5% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into University of Pittsburgh School of Law?
University of Pittsburgh School of Law admitted 34.9% 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.