Tulane University School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, Tulane University School of Law reported a median LSAT of 161, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.67, and a 40.0% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 77.7%, and 89.7% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 161
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.67
- Acceptance rate 40.0%
- First-time bar passage 77.7%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 89.7%
- Resident tuition $69,578
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trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 161 | 3.53 | — | 78.9% | $43,684 |
| 2012 | 161 | 3.46 | — | 83.1% | $43,684 |
| 2013 | 160 | 3.39 | — | 80.4% | $47,080 |
| 2014 | 161 | 3.41 | — | 73.9% | $48,456 |
| 2015 | 159 | 3.42 | — | 84.9% | $51,130 |
| 2016 | 158 | 3.46 | — | 73.1% | $52,554 |
| 2017 | 158 | 3.48 | 54.9% | — | $54,568 |
| 2018 | 159 | 3.46 | 53.4% | 77.8% | $56,572 |
| 2019 | 159 | 3.50 | 52.5% | 74.0% | $54,310 |
| 2020 | 159 | 3.54 | 53.3% | 75.6% | $56,374 |
| 2021 | 161 | 3.60 | 40.0% | 79.4% | $58,348 |
| 2022 | 161 | 3.64 | 43.3% | 78.8% | $60,390 |
| 2023 | 161 | 3.64 | 48.0% | 74.1% | $63,108 |
| 2024 | 160 | 3.64 | 53.0% | 79.6% | $66,264 |
| 2025 | 161 | 3.67 | 40.0% | 77.7% | $69,578 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2016, from 84.9% to 73.1% (-11.8 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 159–164, with a median of 161.
- Resident tuition moved from $43,684 in 2011 to $69,578 in 2025 (+59%).
- Of 214 graduates, 89.7% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 22.0% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 1.5 points below the state average.
Region
Louisiana law schools · West South Central region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
Belmont University School of Law · Brooklyn Law School · University of California-San Francisco School of Law · The Catholic University of America School of Law · Chicago-Kent, Illinois Institute of Technology School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for Tulane University School of Law?
Tulane University School of Law's median LSAT is 161. The middle 50% scored 159–164.
What is Tulane University School of Law's bar passage rate?
77.7% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 90.8% within two years.
How much does Tulane University School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $69,578 per year, $69,578 non-resident. Median grant: $37,500.
What are Tulane University School of Law's employment outcomes?
89.7% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 22.0% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into Tulane University School of Law?
Tulane University School of Law admitted 40.0% 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.