Vanderbilt Law School
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, Vanderbilt Law School reported a median LSAT of 170, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.91, and a 13.3% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 94.5%, and 98.8% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 170
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.91
- Acceptance rate 13.3%
- First-time bar passage 94.5%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 98.8%
- Resident tuition $76,440
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trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 169 | 3.73 | — | 93.2% | $46,148 |
| 2012 | 169 | 3.71 | — | 92.7% | $46,804 |
| 2013 | 167 | 3.74 | — | 91.4% | $48,190 |
| 2014 | 167 | 3.70 | — | 95.6% | $49,722 |
| 2015 | 166 | 3.74 | — | 92.5% | $51,360 |
| 2016 | 167 | 3.70 | — | 86.3% | $53,150 |
| 2017 | 166 | 3.75 | 29.5% | — | $55,083 |
| 2018 | 167 | 3.80 | 23.7% | 94.1% | $57,558 |
| 2019 | 167 | 3.80 | 21.9% | 93.9% | $59,550 |
| 2020 | 167 | 3.82 | 22.6% | 94.2% | $62,230 |
| 2021 | 169 | 3.89 | 14.2% | 92.5% | $64,284 |
| 2022 | 170 | 3.90 | 14.5% | 95.2% | $66,696 |
| 2023 | 170 | 3.89 | 16.8% | 92.0% | $69,998 |
| 2024 | 169 | 3.89 | 18.4% | 97.0% | $73,148 |
| 2025 | 170 | 3.91 | 13.3% | 94.5% | $76,440 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2018, from 86.3% to 94.1% (+7.8 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 167–171, with a median of 170.
- Resident tuition moved from $46,148 in 2011 to $76,440 in 2025 (+66%).
- Of 167 graduates, 98.8% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 56.3% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 13.5 points above the state average.
Region
Tennessee law schools · East South Central region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
Boston University School of Law · Brigham Young University School of Law · UC Berkeley School of Law · University of Notre Dame School of Law · UCLA School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for Vanderbilt Law School?
Vanderbilt Law School's median LSAT is 170. The middle 50% scored 167–171.
What is Vanderbilt Law School's bar passage rate?
94.5% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 95.5% within two years.
How much does Vanderbilt Law School cost?
Resident tuition is $76,440 per year, $76,440 non-resident. Median grant: $32,792.
What are Vanderbilt Law School's employment outcomes?
98.8% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 56.3% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into Vanderbilt Law School?
Vanderbilt Law School admitted 13.3% 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.