Samford University School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, Samford University School of Law reported a median LSAT of 156, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.63, and a 49.0% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 78.8%, and 87.8% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 156
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.63
- Acceptance rate 49.0%
- First-time bar passage 78.8%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 87.8%
- Resident tuition $46,334
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trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 155 | 3.29 | — | 94.0% | $34,848 |
| 2012 | 153 | 3.35 | — | 92.5% | $36,216 |
| 2013 | 150 | 3.25 | — | 96.4% | $36,216 |
| 2014 | 151 | 3.20 | — | 84.9% | $36,734 |
| 2015 | 151 | 3.23 | — | 83.0% | $37,096 |
| 2016 | 152 | 3.31 | — | 79.3% | $37,146 |
| 2017 | 151 | 3.36 | 73.2% | — | $38,448 |
| 2018 | 151 | 3.31 | 74.1% | 70.5% | $40,150 |
| 2019 | 153 | 3.48 | 66.2% | 79.8% | $40,788 |
| 2020 | 152 | 3.49 | 67.6% | 82.6% | $41,970 |
| 2021 | 154 | 3.54 | 60.7% | 79.8% | $42,390 |
| 2022 | 155 | 3.62 | 62.1% | 71.4% | $43,662 |
| 2023 | 155 | 3.61 | 55.7% | 83.7% | $44,536 |
| 2024 | 155 | 3.63 | 58.8% | 78.4% | $45,426 |
| 2025 | 156 | 3.63 | 49.0% | 78.8% | $46,334 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2023, from 71.4% to 83.7% (+12.3 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 154–160, with a median of 156.
- Resident tuition moved from $34,848 in 2011 to $46,334 in 2025 (+33%).
- Of 139 graduates, 87.8% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 11.6% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 1.3 points below the state average.
Region
Alabama law schools · East South Central region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
Campbell University School of Law · University of Detroit Mercy School of Law · Drake University School of Law · Howard University School of Law · University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for Samford University School of Law?
Samford University School of Law's median LSAT is 156. The middle 50% scored 154–160.
What is Samford University School of Law's bar passage rate?
78.8% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 94.5% within two years.
How much does Samford University School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $46,334 per year, $46,334 non-resident. Median grant: $20,000.
What are Samford University School of Law's employment outcomes?
87.8% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 11.6% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into Samford University School of Law?
Samford University School of Law admitted 49.0% 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.