University at Buffalo Law School Acceptance Rates, Requirements, and Deadlines

42.37% University at Buffalo Law School Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at University at Buffalo Law School is 42.37% for the 2025-2026 admission. 977 students applied and 414 are accepted. Of the accepted students, 163 students finally enrolled into the school and the yield is 39.37%.
You can check acceptance rate trends with number of applicants at University at Buffalo Law School Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate Comparison for University at Buffalo Law School

Compared to law schools in U.S., University at Buffalo Law School's acceptance rate is slightly higher than the average rate of 36%. Compared to law schools in New York, University at Buffalo Law School's acceptance rate is higher than the average rate of 33%.
You can compare University at Buffalo Law School with law schools that have similar acceptance rate between 40% and 50%
University at Buffalo Law School Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateYieldFirst-Year EnrollTotal Enroll
University at Buffalo Law School42.37%39.37%163919
All Law Schools36.09%33.15%213737
Public34.52%34.44%184668
Private37.29%32.17%236791
New York Law Schools33%29.60%2981,046
Public35.51%35.62%188807
Private32.48%28.74%3141,080

Application timeline & Requirements

For 2026 fall term class, the application deadline at University at Buffalo Law School is March 1, 2026 (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 University at Buffalo Law School' application process page.
The items in following table are the required items to University at Buffalo Law School 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.
Early Decision Deadline2025-11-15
Regular Decision Deadline2026-03-01
Admission Contact
Phone716-645-2907
Emaillaw-admissions@buffalo.edu
General Admission Informationhttps://www.law.buffalo.edu/admissions.html
Application Requirementshttps://www.law.buffalo.edu/admissions/apply-to-law-school.html
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.
LSAT Or GRE Scores
  • Official LSAT Score, usually no older than 5 years
  • Additional GRE scores may be optional.
Transcripts
    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.
    Character And Fitness
    • Disclosure for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction.
    Data Source: https://www.law.buffalo.edu/admissions/apply-to-law-school.html

    2026 LSAT Scores and GPA

    The LSAT score at University at Buffalo Law School is 157 and GPA is 3.71 over 163 enrolled students for the academic year 2025-2026.
    Compared to law schools in U.S., University at Buffalo Law School' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 160. Compared to law schools in New York, University at Buffalo Law School' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 161.
    You can compare University at Buffalo Law School with law schools that have similar LSAT score between 155 and 160
    The 75th percentile of LSAT score is 159 and the 25th percentile is 153. The 75th percentile of GPA is 3.87 and the 25th percentile is 3.44.
    5 matriculated applicants, 3.42% of first-year students, submitted GRE score and you can check the score below by test subject.
    LSAT ScoresGPA
    University at Buffalo Law School1573.71
    All Law Schools1603.65
    Public1603.69
    Private1593.62
    New York Law Schools1613.68
    Public1563.63
    Private1623.69
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    2021152155158
    2022153156159
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    20213.253.523.75
    20223.353.583.78
    20233.413.613.79
    20243.483.723.89
    20253.443.713.87
    20263.513.713.88
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    Number of Submitters5
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