Yale Law School
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, Yale Law School reported a median LSAT of 174, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.96, and a 4.1% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 96.5%, and 94.8% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 174
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.96
- Acceptance rate 4.1%
- First-time bar passage 96.5%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 94.8%
- Resident tuition $76,636
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trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 173 | 3.90 | — | 97.6% | $52,525 |
| 2012 | 173 | 3.90 | — | 93.6% | $53,600 |
| 2013 | 173 | 3.90 | — | 93.6% | $54,650 |
| 2014 | 173 | 3.91 | — | 96.2% | $56,200 |
| 2015 | 173 | 3.93 | — | 91.9% | $58,050 |
| 2016 | 173 | 3.89 | — | 96.3% | $59,865 |
| 2017 | 173 | 3.91 | 8.4% | — | $62,170 |
| 2018 | 173 | 3.92 | 6.8% | 98.4% | $64,266 |
| 2019 | 173 | 3.93 | 8.2% | 96.8% | $66,128 |
| 2020 | 173 | 3.94 | 7.4% | 96.3% | $65,792 |
| 2021 | 174 | 3.94 | 4.1% | 98.9% | $67,108 |
| 2022 | 175 | 3.94 | 5.7% | 98.1% | $69,100 |
| 2023 | 175 | 3.96 | 5.6% | 95.8% | $71,540 |
| 2024 | 174 | 3.96 | 5.2% | 96.8% | $74,044 |
| 2025 | 174 | 3.96 | 4.1% | 96.5% | $76,636 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2016, from 91.9% to 96.3% (+4.4 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 171–177, with a median of 174.
- Resident tuition moved from $52,525 in 2011 to $76,636 in 2025 (+46%).
- Of 211 graduates, 94.8% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 35.6% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 12.9 points above the state average.
Region
Connecticut law schools · New England region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
University of Chicago Law School · Harvard Law School · Washington University (St. Louis) School of Law · Columbia Law School · Cornell Law School
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for Yale Law School?
Yale Law School's median LSAT is 174. The middle 50% scored 171–177.
What is Yale Law School's bar passage rate?
96.5% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 99.0% within two years.
How much does Yale Law School cost?
Resident tuition is $76,636 per year, $76,636 non-resident. Median grant: $34,747.
What are Yale Law School's employment outcomes?
94.8% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 35.6% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into Yale Law School?
Yale Law School admitted 4.1% 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.