Western New England University School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, Western New England University School of Law reported a median LSAT of 153, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.27, and a 51.9% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 77.2%, and 69.0% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 153
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.27
- Acceptance rate 51.9%
- First-time bar passage 77.2%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 69.0%
- Resident tuition $50,320
trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 153 | 3.17 | — | 66.4% | $38,240 |
| 2012 | 150 | 3.14 | — | 72.0% | $39,574 |
| 2013 | 149 | 3.20 | — | 76.4% | $40,954 |
| 2014 | 146 | 3.13 | — | 64.1% | $40,954 |
| 2015 | 147 | 3.10 | — | 73.1% | $40,954 |
| 2016 | 148 | 3.13 | — | 66.7% | $40,954 |
| 2017 | 148 | 3.20 | 57.4% | — | $40,954 |
| 2018 | 148 | 3.29 | 58.7% | 60.2% | $42,218 |
| 2019 | 148 | 3.36 | 56.1% | 47.8% | $42,058 |
| 2020 | 148 | 3.27 | 60.2% | 63.8% | $43,424 |
| 2021 | 150 | 3.47 | 57.4% | 63.0% | $44,720 |
| 2022 | 150 | 3.43 | 63.5% | 55.1% | $46,050 |
| 2023 | 150 | 3.30 | 59.8% | 71.6% | $47,450 |
| 2024 | 150 | 3.29 | 61.6% | 68.6% | $48,870 |
| 2025 | 153 | 3.27 | 51.9% | 77.2% | $50,320 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2023, from 55.1% to 71.6% (+16.6 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 149–156, with a median of 153.
- Resident tuition moved from $38,240 in 2011 to $50,320 in 2025 (+32%).
- Of 84 graduates, 69.0% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 1.2% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 3.6 points below the state average.
Region
Massachusetts law schools · New England region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Law · Creighton University School of Law · University of Idaho School of Law · University of Illinois-Chicago School of Law · Lincoln Memorial University School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for Western New England University School of Law?
Western New England University School of Law's median LSAT is 153. The middle 50% scored 149–156.
What is Western New England University School of Law's bar passage rate?
77.2% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 86.4% within two years.
How much does Western New England University School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $50,320 per year, $50,320 non-resident. Median grant: $30,000.
What are Western New England University School of Law's employment outcomes?
69.0% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 1.2% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into Western New England University School of Law?
Western New England University School of Law admitted 51.9% 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.