Suffolk University School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, Suffolk University School of Law reported a median LSAT of 155, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.58, and a 61.9% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 79.4%, and 89.4% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 155
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.58
- Acceptance rate 61.9%
- First-time bar passage 79.4%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 89.4%
- Resident tuition $62,610
15-year trajectory
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 152 | 3.24 | — | 86.81% | $44,064 |
| 2013 | 149 | 3.27 | — | 82.43% | $45,054 |
| 2014 | 146 | 3.20 | — | 81.92% | $46,042 |
| 2015 | 150 | 3.23 | — | 75.79% | $46,042 |
| 2016 | 150 | 3.27 | — | 72.97% | $46,042 |
| 2017 | 150 | 3.30 | 65.85% | — | $46,932 |
| 2018 | 153 | 3.36 | 65.04% | 59.84% | $48,090 |
| 2019 | 152 | 3.33 | 66.68% | 60.39% | $49,410 |
| 2020 | 154 | 3.44 | 69.37% | 66.55% | $51,060 |
| 2021 | 154 | 3.48 | 56.42% | 78.85% | $52,350 |
| 2022 | 154 | 3.49 | 60.71% | 77.14% | $53,920 |
| 2023 | 154 | 3.55 | 64.3% | 71.1% | $56,460 |
| 2024 | 155 | 3.55 | 65.3% | 79.33% | $59,730 |
| 2025 | 155 | 3.58 | 61.85% | 79.37% | $62,610 |
| 2026 | — | — | — | 80.75% | — |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2018, from 72.97% to 59.84% (-13.1 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 152–159, with a median of 155.
- Resident tuition moved from $42,660 in 2011 to $62,610 in 2025 (+47%).
- Of 358 graduates, 89.4% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 11.2% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 4.1 points below the state average.
Region
Massachusetts law schools · New England 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 Suffolk University School of Law?
Suffolk University School of Law's median LSAT is 155. The middle 50% scored 152–159.
What is Suffolk University School of Law's bar passage rate?
79.4% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 91.4% within two years.
How much does Suffolk University School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $62,610 per year, $62,610 non-resident. Median grant: $22,445.
What are Suffolk University School of Law's employment outcomes?
89.4% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 11.2% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into Suffolk University School of Law?
Suffolk University School of Law admitted 61.9% of applicants in the most recent cycle.
Source: ABA Standard 509 Required Disclosures, most recent reported cycle (trend 2012–2026). Last updated June 8, 2026.