Columbia Law School
LSAT Median
173
169–175 range
GPA Median
3.92
3.85–3.98 range
Acceptance Rate
11.84%
Program avg: 28.1%
Class Size
412
Private
Admitted Student Profiles
LSAT Score Range
GPA Range
Historical Trends
3-year data (2023–2025)
Dashed line = projection based on 3-year trend (R² 1.00, low confidence). Actual results may vary.
| Year | LSAT Median | GPA Median | Accept % | Apps | Class Size | Employ % | Bar Pass % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 173 | 3.90 | 12.23% | 7,754 | 363 | 98.36% | 93.7% |
| 2024 | 173 | 3.90 | 11.75% | 7,671 | 360 | 99.04% | 95.47% |
| 2025 | 173 | 3.92 | 11.84% | 9,463 | 412 | — | 95.85% |
Tuition
In-State / Resident
$85,368
$48,203 above program average
Out-of-State / Non-Resident
$85,368
Outcomes
Employment Rate
99.04%
Bar Passage Rate
95.85%
BigLaw Placement
65.2%
Employment Outcomes
BigLaw (501+)
65.2%
Federal Clerkship
5.54%
Employment Rate
99.04%
Bar Passage
First-Time Pass Rate
95.85%
Ultimate Pass Rate
99.01%
Scholarships & Grants
Median Grant
$32,000
Students Receiving Grants
54%
School Info
Type
Private
Application Fee
$85
Application Deadline
11/15/2025
1L Attrition Rate
1%
Student Body
Total Enrollment
1,377
Minority Students
52.14%
Clinical Positions
305
Data source: ABA 509 Disclosure 2025 (2025). Statistics reflect the most recently published admission cycle.
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