St. John's University School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, St. John's University School of Law reported a median LSAT of 164, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.81, and a 23.1% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 87.7%, and 92.8% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 164
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.81
- Acceptance rate 23.1%
- First-time bar passage 87.7%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 92.8%
- Resident tuition $75,170
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trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 160 | 3.49 | — | 85.9% | $46,450 |
| 2012 | 158 | 3.44 | — | 84.6% | $48,070 |
| 2013 | 156 | 3.39 | — | 78.4% | $49,750 |
| 2014 | 157 | 3.45 | — | 87.6% | $51,490 |
| 2015 | 158 | 3.54 | — | 85.3% | $53,290 |
| 2016 | 158 | 3.54 | — | 81.2% | $55,150 |
| 2017 | 158 | 3.58 | 40.1% | — | $57,480 |
| 2018 | 159 | 3.61 | 41.9% | 87.9% | $59,480 |
| 2019 | 159 | 3.62 | 48.1% | 84.8% | $61,150 |
| 2020 | 160 | 3.62 | 41.1% | 87.4% | $63,290 |
| 2021 | 162 | 3.62 | 35.6% | 90.7% | $65,500 |
| 2022 | 162 | 3.66 | 39.9% | 92.2% | $67,800 |
| 2023 | 162 | 3.71 | 41.5% | 85.5% | $70,170 |
| 2024 | 162 | 3.74 | 30.6% | 87.1% | $72,630 |
| 2025 | 164 | 3.81 | 23.1% | 87.7% | $75,170 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2014, from 78.4% to 87.6% (+9.2 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 156–166, with a median of 164.
- Resident tuition moved from $46,450 in 2011 to $75,170 in 2025 (+62%).
- Of 249 graduates, 92.8% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 25.3% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 1.6 points above the state average.
Region
New York law schools · Middle Atlantic region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
Baylor University School of Law · University of Colorado School of Law · Indiana University-Bloomington School of Law · University of Iowa School of Law · University of Maryland School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for St. John's University School of Law?
St. John's University School of Law's median LSAT is 164. The middle 50% scored 156–166.
What is St. John's University School of Law's bar passage rate?
87.7% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 94.8% within two years.
How much does St. John's University School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $75,170 per year, $75,170 non-resident. Median grant: $60,000.
What are St. John's University School of Law's employment outcomes?
92.8% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 25.3% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into St. John's University School of Law?
St. John's University School of Law admitted 23.1% 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.