Seton Hall University School of Law Acceptance Rates, Requirements, and Deadlines

45.58% Seton Hall University School of Law Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Seton Hall University School of Law is 45.58% for the academic year 2023-2024. 1,843 students applied and 840 are accepted. Of the accepted students, 235 students finally enrolled into the school and the yield is 27.98%.

Acceptance Rate Comparison for Seton Hall University School of Law

Compared to law schools in U.S., Seton Hall University School of Law's acceptance rate is similar to the average rate of 42%.
You can compare Seton Hall University School of Law with law schools that have similar acceptance rate between 40% and 50%
Seton Hall University School of Law Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateYieldFirst-Year EnrollTotal Enroll
Seton Hall University School of Law45.58%27.98%2351,064
All Law Schools42.35%31.09%187714
Public41.36%31.47%161636
Private43.11%30.79%207774

Application timeline & Requirements

For 2024 fall term class, the application deadline at Seton Hall University School of Law is April 1, 2024 (Regular Decision Deadline). The school may accept application after the deadline, but it may give benefits to early applicants such as high acceptance chance and scholarship opportunity. Check detailed explanation about application time line at Seton Hall University School of Law' application process page.
The items in following table are the required items to Seton Hall University School of Law applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page. You may want to read the common law school application process and requirements to learn the law school application process.
Application Open2023-09-01
Regular Decision Deadline2024-04-01
Admission Contact
Phone973-761-9000
Emailadmitme@shu.edu
General Admission Informationhttps://law.shu.edu/admissions/index.cfm
Application Requirementshttps://law.shu.edu/Admissions/getting-started.cfm
CAS Report
  • Applicants need to submit transcripts, GPA, LSAT Scores, LSAT Writing Samples, Letters of Recommendation, and more required items to LSAC.
  • Official CAS Report includes those items and will send to School.
Letters Of Recommendation
  • Limit up to 3 or 4 letters, in general
  • May require right of access to recommendations.
Personal Statement
  • Discuss any matters relevant to your ability to succeed in law school.
Résumé
  • Describe your academic, extracurricular and professional activities.
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    2024 LSAT Scores and GPA

    The LSAT score at Seton Hall University School of Law is 160 and GPA is 3.66 over 235 enrolled students for the academic year 2023-2024.
    Compared to law schools in U.S., Seton Hall University School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 159.
    You can compare Seton Hall University School of Law with law schools that have similar LSAT score between 160 and 165
    The 75th percentile of LSAT score is 162 and the 25th percentile is 154. The 75th percentile of GPA is 3.78 and the 25th percentile is 3.38.
    LSAT ScoresGPA
    Seton Hall University School of Law1603.66
    All Law Schools1593.61
    Public1593.64
    Private1583.58
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    2019Overall154158160
    Full-time155158160
    Part-time154158161
    2020Overall153158160
    Full-time153158160
    Part-time153157161
    2021Overall154158160
    Full-time154158160
    Part-time154158161
    2022Overall157160162
    Full-time157160162
    Part-time155159163
    2023Overall154159162
    Full-time154159163
    Part-time153157161
    2024Overall155160163
    Full-time155160162
    Part-time155160164
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    2019Overall3.153.493.7
    Full-time3.193.513.7
    Part-time2.993.443.65
    2020Overall3.183.53.69
    Full-time3.223.543.74
    Part-time3.063.343.64
    2021Overall3.323.553.79
    Full-time3.313.553.79
    Part-time3.393.553.75
    2022Overall3.313.583.75
    Full-time3.323.583.74
    Part-time3.193.553.77
    2023Overall3.383.623.78
    Full-time3.43.633.78
    Part-time3.283.553.79
    2024Overall3.43.663.79
    Full-time3.53.693.81
    Part-time2.743.253.66