Rutgers University School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, Rutgers University School of Law reported a median LSAT of 158, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.66, and a 33.5% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 72.8%, and 92.9% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 158
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.66
- Acceptance rate 33.5%
- First-time bar passage 72.8%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 92.9%
- Resident tuition $31,577
15-year trajectory
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 157 | 3.31 | — | 85.58% | $25,479 |
| 2013 | 158 | 3.29 | — | 87.2% | $25,505 |
| 2014 | 155 | 3.23 | — | 83.82% | $26,101 |
| 2015 | 155 | 3.28 | — | 80.17% | $26,842 |
| 2016 | 155 | 3.40 | — | 74.03% | $27,268 |
| 2017 | 155 | 3.37 | 48.15% | — | $27,492 |
| 2018 | 155 | 3.36 | 48.8% | 74.61% | $28,358 |
| 2019 | 156 | 3.41 | 44.02% | 66.76% | $25,804 |
| 2020 | 156 | 3.31 | 43.54% | 73.93% | $25,804 |
| 2021 | 157 | 3.39 | 41.63% | 74.61% | $26,320 |
| 2022 | 158 | 3.41 | 41.06% | 67.1% | $27,083 |
| 2023 | 157 | 3.60 | 38.88% | 68.73% | $28,370 |
| 2024 | 158 | 3.61 | 38.17% | 67.01% | $29,790 |
| 2025 | 158 | 3.66 | 33.54% | 72.81% | $31,577 |
| 2026 | — | — | — | 79.11% | — |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2019, from 74.61% to 66.76% (-7.8 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 155–161, with a median of 158.
- Resident tuition moved from $24,094 in 2011 to $31,577 in 2025 (+31%).
- Of 368 graduates, 92.9% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 12.2% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 2.3 points below the state average.
Region
New Jersey law schools · Middle Atlantic region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
Albany Law School · University of Arkansas School of Law · DePaul University School of Law · University of Hawaii School of Law · University of Maine School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for Rutgers University School of Law?
Rutgers University School of Law's median LSAT is 158. The middle 50% scored 155–161.
What is Rutgers University School of Law's bar passage rate?
72.8% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 85.1% within two years.
How much does Rutgers University School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $31,577 per year, $47,863 non-resident. Median grant: $16,000.
What are Rutgers University School of Law's employment outcomes?
92.9% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 12.2% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into Rutgers University School of Law?
Rutgers University School of Law admitted 33.5% 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.