Whittier Law School
Closed 2017. Historical ABA data shown below.
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, Whittier Law School reported a median LSAT of —, a median undergraduate GPA of —, and a — acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 21.8%, and — of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- First-time bar passage 21.8%
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trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 152 | 2.95 | — | 90.2% | $39,140 |
| 2012 | 151 | 2.92 | — | 56.5% | $40,260 |
| 2013 | 149 | 2.95 | — | 69.1% | $41,460 |
| 2014 | 146 | 2.90 | — | 65.7% | $42,400 |
| 2015 | 148 | 2.85 | — | 47.0% | $44,370 |
| 2016 | 146 | 2.85 | — | 38.1% | $45,350 |
| 2017 | — | — | 47.9% | — | $44,370 |
| 2018 | — | — | 0.0% | 22.7% | $0 |
| 2019 | — | — | 0.0% | 21.8% | $0 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2012, from 90.2% to 56.5% (-33.7 pts).
- Resident tuition moved from $39,140 in 2011 to $44,370 in 2017 (+13%).
- Its first-time pass rate sits 39.9 points below the state average.
Region
California law schools · Pacific region
FAQ
What is Whittier Law School's bar passage rate?
21.8% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 57.3% within two years.
Source: ABA Standard 509 Required Disclosures, most recent reported cycle (trend 2011–2019). Last updated June 26, 2026.