Santa Clara University School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, Santa Clara University School of Law reported a median LSAT of 159, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.50, and a 52.6% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 74.8%, and 79.8% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 159
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.50
- Acceptance rate 52.6%
- First-time bar passage 74.8%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 79.8%
- Resident tuition $65,540
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trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 160 | 3.24 | — | 70.3% | $41,790 |
| 2012 | 158 | 3.23 | — | 77.1% | $43,680 |
| 2013 | 157 | 3.22 | — | 71.2% | $45,000 |
| 2014 | 157 | 3.30 | — | 72.0% | $47,040 |
| 2015 | 155 | 3.23 | — | 60.7% | $48,690 |
| 2016 | 154 | 3.17 | — | 68.3% | $50,640 |
| 2017 | 154 | 3.29 | 62.2% | — | $48,916 |
| 2018 | 155 | 3.32 | 57.7% | 77.0% | $54,240 |
| 2019 | 156 | 3.33 | 54.9% | 58.7% | $56,280 |
| 2020 | 156 | 3.34 | 55.4% | 64.7% | $56,280 |
| 2021 | 157 | 3.42 | 53.3% | 70.3% | $58,680 |
| 2022 | 158 | 3.42 | 52.3% | 69.4% | $60,480 |
| 2023 | 159 | 3.55 | 52.4% | 64.1% | $60,552 |
| 2024 | 157 | 3.44 | 66.3% | 61.8% | $62,988 |
| 2025 | 159 | 3.50 | 52.6% | 74.8% | $65,540 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2019, from 77.0% to 58.7% (-18.2 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 157–162, with a median of 159.
- Resident tuition moved from $41,790 in 2011 to $65,540 in 2025 (+57%).
- Of 198 graduates, 79.8% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 19.2% 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)
University of Cincinnati School of Law · University of Kentucky School of Law · Penn State Dickinson Law · Seattle University School of Law · University of St. Thomas (Minnesota) School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for Santa Clara University School of Law?
Santa Clara University School of Law's median LSAT is 159. The middle 50% scored 157–162.
What is Santa Clara University School of Law's bar passage rate?
74.8% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 83.1% within two years.
How much does Santa Clara University School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $65,540 per year, $65,540 non-resident. Median grant: $40,000.
What are Santa Clara University School of Law's employment outcomes?
79.8% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 19.2% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into Santa Clara University School of Law?
Santa Clara University School of Law admitted 52.6% 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.