New York University School of Law Class Profiles by Year
NYU Law Tuition, Admission, and Enrollment Trends from 2016 to 2024
The following table shows NYU Law's class profiles by year. The green or red colored numbers indicate changes in value or percentage for each subject compared to previous year.
| Year | Tuition & Fees | LSAT Score | GPA | Acceptance Rate | Yield | Enrollment | Bar Exam Pass Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-2016 | $59,124 | 169 | 3.78 | 33.10% | 22.52% | 2,223 | - |
| 2016-2017 | $61,412 ▲3.87% |
169 | 3.81 ▲0.03 |
29.75% ▼-3.35% |
23.20% ▲0.68% |
2,112 ▼-111 |
- |
| 2017-2018 | $63,772 ▲3.84% |
169 | 3.83 ▲0.02 |
27.21% ▼-2.54% |
23.28% ▲0.09% |
2,107 ▼-5 |
97.4% |
| 2018-2019 | $66,204 ▲3.81% |
170 ▲1 |
3.79 ▼-0.04 |
23.57% ▼-3.64% |
23.39% ▲0.10% |
1,364 ▼-743 |
97.44% ▲0.04% |
| 2019-2020 | $68,712 ▲3.79% |
170 | 3.8 ▲0.01 |
21.60% ▼-1.97% |
24.20% ▲0.81% |
2,190 ▲826 |
95.96% ▼-1.48% |
| 2020-2021 | $71,078 ▲3.44% |
170 | 3.82 ▲0.02 |
21.58% ▼-0.02% |
23.50% ▼-0.70% |
1,999 ▼-191 |
98% ▲2.04% |
| 2021-2022 | $73,184 ▲2.96% |
172 ▲2 |
3.86 ▲0.04 |
14.52% ▼-7.05% |
29.43% ▲5.94% |
2,430 ▲431 |
98.7% ▲0.70% |
| 2022-2023 | $76,056 ▲3.92% |
172 | 3.88 ▲0.02 |
15.65% ▲1.13% |
25.05% ▼-4.38% |
2,136 ▼-294 |
94.9% ▼-3.80% |
| 2023-2024 | $80,014 ▲5.20% |
172 | 3.9 ▲0.02 |
16.76% ▲1.10% |
28.58% ▲3.53% |
2,094 ▼-42 |
96.58% ▲1.68% |
LSAT Score from 2016 to 2024
The 2023 LSAT score at New York University School of Law is 172. The LSAT score is same as last year's score. Compared to the LSAT score 8 years ago, this year's score is 3 points higher.
The following table and chart visualize the changes of LSAT scores at New York University School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2023.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 166 | 169 | 171 |
| 2017 | 166 | 169 | 171 |
| 2018 | 166 | 169 | 170 ▼-1 |
| 2019 | 167 ▲1 |
170 ▲1 |
172 ▲2 |
| 2020 | 167 | 170 | 172 |
| 2021 | 167 | 170 | 172 |
| 2022 | 170 ▲3 |
172 ▲2 |
174 ▲2 |
| 2023 | 169 ▼-1 |
172 | 174 |
| 2024 | 168 ▼-1 |
172 | 174 |
GPA Trends from 2016 to 2024
The 2023 GPA at New York University School of Law is 3.90. The GPA is 0.04 points higher than last year's GPA. Compared to the GPA 8 years ago, this year's GPA is 0.12 points higher.
The following table and chart visualize the changes of GPAs at New York University School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2023.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3.61 | 3.78 | 3.87 |
| 2017 | 3.65 ▲0.04 |
3.81 ▲0.03 |
3.89 ▲0.02 |
| 2018 | 3.66 ▲0.01 |
3.83 ▲0.02 |
3.9 ▲0.01 |
| 2019 | 3.61 ▼-0.05 |
3.79 ▼-0.04 |
3.9 |
| 2020 | 3.63 ▲0.02 |
3.8 ▲0.01 |
3.89 ▼-0.01 |
| 2021 | 3.65 ▲0.02 |
3.82 ▲0.02 |
3.9 ▲0.01 |
| 2022 | 3.73 ▲0.08 |
3.86 ▲0.04 |
3.93 ▲0.03 |
| 2023 | 3.72 ▼-0.01 |
3.88 ▲0.02 |
3.94 ▲0.01 |
| 2024 | 3.77 ▲0.05 |
3.9 ▲0.02 |
3.96 ▲0.02 |
Changes in Acceptance Rate from 2016 to 2024
The 2023 acceptance rate at New York University School of Law is 16.76%. The acceptance rate is 2.236 percents higher than last year's rate. Compared to the rate 8 years ago, this year's rate is 16.340 percents lower.
The following table and chart visualize the changes of acceptance rate, yield, and number of applicants at New York University School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2023.
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance Rate | Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 5,716 | 1,892 | 426 | 33.10% | 22.52% |
| 2017 | 6,245 ▲529 |
1,858 ▼-34 |
431 ▲5 |
29.75% ▼-3.35% |
23.20% ▲0.68% |
| 2018 | 6,534 ▲289 |
1,778 ▼-80 |
414 ▼-17 |
27.21% ▼-2.54% |
23.28% ▲0.09% |
| 2019 | 7,493 ▲959 |
1,766 ▼-12 |
413 ▼-1 |
23.57% ▼-3.64% |
23.39% ▲0.10% |
| 2020 | 7,959 ▲466 |
1,719 ▼-47 |
416 ▲3 |
21.60% ▼-1.97% |
24.20% ▲0.81% |
| 2021 | 8,009 ▲50 |
1,728 ▲9 |
406 ▼-10 |
21.58% ▼-0.02% |
23.50% ▼-0.70% |
| 2022 | 10,713 ▲2704 |
1,556 ▼-172 |
458 ▲52 |
14.52% ▼-7.05% |
29.43% ▲5.94% |
| 2023 | 8,874 ▼-1839 |
1,389 ▼-167 |
348 ▼-110 |
15.65% ▲1.13% |
25.05% ▼-4.38% |
| 2024 | 8,498 ▼-376 |
1,424 ▲35 |
407 ▲59 |
16.76% ▲1.10% |
28.58% ▲3.53% |
Tuition Increase from 2016 to 2024
The NYU Law's 2024 tuition & fees is $80,014, which is $3,958 (5.20%) higher than last year's tuition. Compared to the amount 9 years ago, this year's tuition is $20,890 (35.33%) higher.
The following table and chart visualize the increase of tuition & fees at New York University School of Law from 2016 to 2024.
| Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| 2016 | $59,124 |
| 2017 | $61,412▲3.87% |
| 2018 | $63,772▲3.84% |
| 2019 | $66,204▲3.81% |
| 2020 | $68,712▲3.79% |
| 2021 | $71,078▲3.44% |
| 2022 | $73,184▲2.96% |
| 2023 | $76,056▲3.92% |
| 2024 | $80,014▲5.20% |
Enrollment Changes from 2016 to 2024
In the academic year 2023-2024, a total of 2,094 students enrolled in New York University School of Law, including J.D. and Non-J.D. programs. 1367 students joined in J.D. program and 727 students enrolled in Non-J.D. program.
The following table and chart show the enrollment by J.D. and Non-JD program at New York University School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2024.
| Year | J.D. Enrollment | Non-J.D. Enrollment | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1,523 | 700 | 2,223 |
| 2017 | 1,395 ▼-128 |
717 ▲17 |
2,112 ▼-111 |
| 2018 | 1,369 ▼-26 |
738 ▲21 |
2,107 ▼-5 |
| 2019 | 557 ▼-812 |
807 ▲69 |
1,364 ▼-743 |
| 2020 | 1,379 ▲822 |
811 ▲4 |
2,190 ▲826 |
| 2021 | 1,370 ▼-9 |
629 ▼-182 |
1,999 ▼-191 |
| 2022 | 1,413 ▲43 |
1,017 ▲388 |
2,430 ▲431 |
| 2023 | 1,358 ▼-55 |
778 ▼-239 |
2,136 ▼-294 |
| 2024 | 1,367 ▲9 |
727 ▼-51 |
2,094 ▼-42 |
Bar exam pass rate from 2018 to 2023
The 2023 bar exam pass rate of New York University School of Law is 97%. 438 graduates took the exam first-time and 423 passed the exam.
The following table and chart show the changes of bar exam pass rate for New York University School of Lawgraduates from 2018 to 2023.
| Year | Total Graduates | Not Take Exam | Prior/Early Exam Takers | Total Exam Takers | Exam Passers | Pass Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 485 | 73 | 10 | 423 | 412 | 97.40% |
| 2019 | 481 ▼-4 |
61 ▼-12 |
8 ▼-2 |
429 ▲6 |
418 ▲6 |
97.44% ▲0.039999999999992% |
| 2020 | 476 ▼-5 |
23 ▼-38 |
17 ▲9 |
470 ▲41 |
451 ▲33 |
95.96% ▼-1.48% |
| 2021 | 477 ▲1 |
38 ▲15 |
25 ▲8 |
450 ▼-20 |
441 ▼-10 |
98.00% ▲2.04% |
| 2022 | 464 ▼-13 |
17 ▼-21 |
25 | 463 ▲13 |
457 ▲16 |
98.70% ▲0.7% |
| 2023 | 463 ▼-1 |
10 ▼-7 |
18 ▼-7 |
471 ▲8 |
447 ▼-10 |
94.90% ▼-3.8% |
| 2024 | 443 ▼-20 |
16 ▲6 |
23 ▲5 |
438 ▼-33 |
423 ▼-24 |
96.58% ▲1.68% |
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