160 Average LSAT Score
Most law schools require to submit a sample of LSAT writing in application process, although writing samples do not receive a score. The range of LSAT score is 120 (lowest) to 180 (highest).
Lowest LSAT scores by First-year Students
For the academic year 2025-2026, the average LSAT score submitted by first-year enrolled students is 160. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico School of Law has the lowest LSAT score of 139. Interamerican University of Puerto Rico School of Law and Appalachian School of Law follow it with 144 and 146 respectively.
Related Rankings
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Top 25 Lowest LSAT Scores
The following table compares the top 25 Lowest LSAT Scores with important academic indicators.
The rankings include 10 public and 15 law schools are included.
For the Lowest LSAT Scores, the average 2027 tuition & fees is $18,172 state residents and $30,039 for out-of-state students in public law schools. In private law schools in the rankings, the tuition & fees is $41,154. The average financial aid amount of them is $12,061 which is 32.86% of tuition & fees.
| Rank | School | LSAT Score | GPA | Acceptance Rate | Tuition & Fees | Enrollment | Bar Exam Pass Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico School of LawPrivatePonce, PR | 139 | 3.33 | 61.54% | $18,344 | 479 | 54.90% |
| 2 | Interamerican University of Puerto Rico School of LawPrivateSan Juan, PR | 144 | 3.39 | 50.92% | $17,760 | 654 | 48.18% |
| 3 | Appalachian School of LawPrivateGrundy, VA | 146 | 3.20 | 60.93% | $42,880 | 182 | 63.16% |
| 4 | Southern University Law CenterPublicBaton Rouge, LA | 147 | 3.15 | 56.55% | $34,332 | 809 | 60.33% |
| 4 | Cooley Law SchoolPrivateLansing, MI | 147 | 3.09 | 52.91% | $52,900 | 476 | 51.54% |
| 6 | Claude W. Pettit College of LawPrivateAda, OH | 149 | 3.34 | 31.96% | $36,700 | 319 | 68.42% |
| 6 | Southern Illinois University School of LawPublicCarbondale, IL | 149 | 3.38 | 56.22% | $22,635 | 313 | 59.49% |
| 6 | Wilmington University School of LawPrivateNew Castle, DE | 149 | 3.13 | 52.01% | $25,200 | 119 | - |
| 9 | Dwayne O. Andreas School of LawPrivateOrlando, FL | 150 | 3.23 | 55.94% | $43,150 | 728 | 68.62% |
| 9 | Thomas Goode Jones School of LawPrivateMontgomery, AL | 150 | 3.33 | 53.87% | $39,900 | 413 | 71.43% |
| 9 | Northern Illinois University College of LawPublicDeKalb, IL | 150 | 3.41 | 44.27% | $26,925 | 352 | 57.14% |
| 9 | Roger Williams University School of LawPrivateBristol, RI | 150 | 3.43 | 61.32% | $50,304 | 489 | 57.06% |
| 9 | Thurgood Marshall School of LawPublicHouston, TX | 150 | 3.33 | 33.12% | $27,318 | 572 | 72.36% |
| 9 | Widener Law CommonwealthPrivateHarrisburg, PA | 150 | 3.33 | 60.40% | $60,688 | 411 | 54.00% |
| 15 | Capital University Law SchoolPrivateColumbus, OH | 151 | 3.44 | 65.90% | $46,800 | 484 | 72.22% |
| 15 | David A. Clarke School of LawPublicWashington, DC | 151 | 3.28 | 36.98% | $25,873 | 236 | 65.57% |
| 15 | North Carolina Central University School of LawPublicDurham, NC | 151 | 3.31 | 39.06% | $40,050 | 361 | 55.94% |
| 15 | University of North Dakota School of LawPublicGrand Forks, ND | 151 | 3.48 | 63.09% | $41,974 | 246 | 68.35% |
| 15 | Oklahoma City University School of LawPrivateOklahoma City, OK | 151 | 3.56 | 51.61% | $39,951 | 439 | 75.20% |
| 20 | Atlanta's John Marshall Law SchoolPrivateAtlanta, GA | 152 | 3.13 | 32.65% | $53,986 | 379 | 68.42% |
| 20 | Florida A&M University College of LawPublicOrlando, FL | 152 | 3.48 | 34.67% | $33,076 | 383 | 75.38% |
| 20 | Mississippi College School of LawPrivateJackson, MS | 152 | 3.37 | 59.80% | $41,176 | 401 | 63.41% |
| 20 | University of Puerto Rico School of LawPublicSan Juan, PR | 152 | 3.77 | 39.69% | $9,280 | 450 | 58.27% |
| 20 | University of South Dakota School of LawPublicVermillion, SD | 152 | 3.47 | 62.47% | $38,928 | 252 | 72.60% |
| 20 | St. Thomas University School of LawPrivateMiami Gardens, FL | 152 | 3.42 | 60.25% | $47,578 | 1,046 | 80.89% |
*The tuition & fees for the 2026-2027 academic year and Other admission date is for the 2025-2026.