University of San Francisco School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, University of San Francisco School of Law reported a median LSAT of 155, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.47, and a 42.4% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 74.6%, and 84.2% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 155
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.47
- Acceptance rate 42.4%
- First-time bar passage 74.6%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 84.2%
- Resident tuition $59,800
trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 157 | 3.40 | — | 73.4% | $40,544 |
| 2012 | 156 | 3.26 | — | 72.1% | $42,364 |
| 2013 | 153 | 3.28 | — | 66.7% | $44,260 |
| 2014 | 153 | 3.19 | — | 75.1% | $45,542 |
| 2015 | 152 | 3.13 | — | 64.3% | $46,860 |
| 2016 | 151 | 3.10 | — | 48.1% | $48,220 |
| 2017 | 152 | 3.27 | 56.4% | — | $49,130 |
| 2018 | 152 | 3.19 | 55.5% | 52.0% | $49,820 |
| 2019 | 153 | 3.29 | 53.6% | 33.3% | $50,690 |
| 2020 | 153 | 3.32 | 48.7% | 38.6% | $51,650 |
| 2021 | 155 | 3.33 | 46.9% | 77.8% | $52,110 |
| 2022 | 155 | 3.42 | 46.4% | 65.8% | $52,580 |
| 2023 | 153 | 3.46 | 55.2% | 58.1% | $54,100 |
| 2024 | 154 | 3.37 | 54.5% | 67.4% | $55,130 |
| 2025 | 155 | 3.47 | 42.4% | 74.6% | $59,800 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2021, from 38.6% to 77.8% (+39.2 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 152–157, with a median of 155.
- Resident tuition moved from $40,544 in 2011 to $59,800 in 2025 (+47%).
- Of 114 graduates, 84.2% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 17.5% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 3.2 points below the state average.
Region
California law schools · Pacific 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 University of San Francisco School of Law?
University of San Francisco School of Law's median LSAT is 155. The middle 50% scored 152–157.
What is University of San Francisco School of Law's bar passage rate?
74.6% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 83.1% within two years.
How much does University of San Francisco School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $59,800 per year, $59,800 non-resident. Median grant: $33,718.
What are University of San Francisco School of Law's employment outcomes?
84.2% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 17.5% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into University of San Francisco School of Law?
University of San Francisco School of Law admitted 42.4% 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.