University of Southern California School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, University of Southern California School of Law reported a median LSAT of 169, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.91, and a 11.2% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 94.0%, and 96.5% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 169
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.91
- Acceptance rate 11.2%
- First-time bar passage 94.0%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 96.5%
- Resident tuition $84,034
trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 167 | 3.69 | — | 90.2% | $50,591 |
| 2012 | 167 | 3.73 | — | 91.3% | $52,598 |
| 2013 | 166 | 3.70 | — | 87.2% | $55,023 |
| 2014 | 166 | 3.76 | — | 86.0% | $57,507 |
| 2015 | 166 | 3.76 | — | 86.8% | $58,022 |
| 2016 | 165 | 3.76 | — | 87.2% | $60,339 |
| 2017 | 165 | 3.76 | 24.4% | — | $62,711 |
| 2018 | 166 | 3.78 | 19.2% | 88.8% | $64,908 |
| 2019 | 166 | 3.80 | 17.7% | 81.0% | $66,306 |
| 2020 | 167 | 3.83 | 17.2% | 87.7% | $68,628 |
| 2021 | 168 | 3.82 | 13.0% | 92.1% | $69,998 |
| 2022 | 168 | 3.87 | 12.7% | 95.2% | $72,798 |
| 2023 | 169 | 3.88 | 12.5% | 89.0% | $76,438 |
| 2024 | 169 | 3.91 | 12.4% | 82.4% | $80,184 |
| 2025 | 169 | 3.91 | 11.2% | 94.0% | $84,034 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2025, from 82.4% to 94.0% (+11.6 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 165–170, with a median of 169.
- Resident tuition moved from $50,591 in 2011 to $84,034 in 2025 (+66%).
- Of 227 graduates, 96.5% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 63.0% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 15.3 points above the state average.
Region
California law schools · Pacific region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
University of California-Irvine School of Law · University of Florida School of Law · George Mason University School of Law · University of Georgia School of Law · Texas A&M University School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for University of Southern California School of Law?
University of Southern California School of Law's median LSAT is 169. The middle 50% scored 165–170.
What is University of Southern California School of Law's bar passage rate?
94.0% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 95.7% within two years.
How much does University of Southern California School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $84,034 per year, $84,034 non-resident. Median grant: $40,092.
What are University of Southern California School of Law's employment outcomes?
96.5% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 63.0% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into University of Southern California School of Law?
University of Southern California School of Law admitted 11.2% 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.