Stanford Law School
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, Stanford Law School reported a median LSAT of 173, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.96, and a 6.1% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 96.5%, and 91.6% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 173
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.96
- Acceptance rate 6.1%
- First-time bar passage 96.5%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 91.6%
- Resident tuition $77,454
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trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 170 | 3.85 | — | 99.0% | $49,179 |
| 2012 | 170 | 3.86 | — | 91.2% | $50,802 |
| 2013 | 171 | 3.87 | — | 93.6% | $52,530 |
| 2014 | 172 | 3.90 | — | 91.9% | $54,366 |
| 2015 | 171 | 3.89 | — | 90.1% | $56,274 |
| 2016 | 171 | 3.87 | — | 90.1% | $58,236 |
| 2017 | 171 | 3.90 | 9.9% | — | $60,270 |
| 2018 | 171 | 3.93 | 8.7% | 96.6% | $61,290 |
| 2019 | 171 | 3.91 | 9.7% | 94.7% | $62,310 |
| 2020 | 171 | 3.89 | 10.5% | 95.3% | $63,330 |
| 2021 | 172 | 3.91 | 6.3% | 98.2% | $64,350 |
| 2022 | 173 | 3.92 | 6.9% | 97.1% | $66,924 |
| 2023 | 173 | 3.95 | 7.3% | 94.4% | $71,610 |
| 2024 | 173 | 3.92 | 8.8% | 96.7% | $74,475 |
| 2025 | 173 | 3.96 | 6.1% | 96.5% | $77,454 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2012, from 99.0% to 91.2% (-7.8 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 171–176, with a median of 173.
- Resident tuition moved from $49,179 in 2011 to $77,454 in 2025 (+57%).
- Of 190 graduates, 91.6% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 46.4% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 15.1 points above the state average.
Region
California law schools · Pacific region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
Columbia Law School · Cornell Law School · Northwestern Pritzker School of Law · University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School · University of Virginia School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for Stanford Law School?
Stanford Law School's median LSAT is 173. The middle 50% scored 171–176.
What is Stanford Law School's bar passage rate?
96.5% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 98.9% within two years.
How much does Stanford Law School cost?
Resident tuition is $77,454 per year, $77,454 non-resident. Median grant: $52,797.
What are Stanford Law School's employment outcomes?
91.6% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 46.4% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into Stanford Law School?
Stanford Law School admitted 6.1% 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.