University of San Diego School of Law Acceptance Rates, Requirements, and Deadlines

23.51% University of San Diego School of Law Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at University of San Diego School of Law is 23.51% for the 2025-2026 admission. 4,241 students applied and 997 are accepted. Of the accepted students, 239 students finally enrolled into the school and the yield is 23.97%.
You can check acceptance rate trends with number of applicants at University of San Diego School of Law Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate Comparison for University of San Diego School of Law

Compared to law schools in U.S., University of San Diego School of Law's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 36%. Compared to law schools in California, University of San Diego School of Law's acceptance rate is slightly lower than the average rate of 28%.
You can compare University of San Diego School of Law with law schools that have similar acceptance rate between 20% and 30%
University of San Diego School of Law Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateYieldFirst-Year EnrollTotal Enroll
University of San Diego School of Law23.51%23.97%239972
All Law Schools36.09%33.15%213737
Public34.52%34.44%184668
Private37.29%32.17%236791
California Law Schools28%28.18%238836
Public18.07%31.02%287959
Private31.51%27.09%219789

Application timeline & Requirements

For 2026 fall term class, the application deadline at University of San Diego School of Law is July 31, 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. Especially, to apply scholarship by school or government, the application must be submitted by the priority deadline, July 31, 2026. Check detailed explanation about application time line at University of San Diego School of Law' application process page.
The items in following table are the required items to University of San Diego 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.
Early Decision Deadline2025-12-01
Priority Deadline2026-02-01
Regular Decision Deadline2026-07-31
Admission Contact
Phone619-260-4528
Emailjdinfo@sandiego.edu
General Admission Informationhttps://www.sandiego.edu/law/admissions/
Application Requirementshttps://www.sandiego.edu/law/admissions/jd/application.php
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.
Personal Statement
  • Discuss any matters relevant to your ability to succeed in law school.
Transcripts
    Letters Of Recommendation
    • Limit up to 3 or 4 letters, in general
    • May require right of access to recommendations.
    Résumé
    • Describe your academic, extracurricular and professional activities.
    LSAT Or GRE Scores
    • Official LSAT Score, usually no older than 5 years
    • Additional GRE scores may be optional.

    2026 LSAT Scores and GPA

    The LSAT score at University of San Diego School of Law is 163 and GPA is 3.84 over 239 enrolled students for the academic year 2025-2026.
    Compared to law schools in U.S., University of San Diego School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 160. Compared to law schools in California, University of San Diego School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 162.
    You can compare University of San Diego School of Law with law schools that have similar LSAT score between 160 and 165
    The 75th percentile of LSAT score is 163 and the 25th percentile is 157. The 75th percentile of GPA is 3.89 and the 25th percentile is 3.53.
    1 matriculated applicants, 0.42% of first-year students, submitted GRE score and you can check the score below by test subject.
    LSAT ScoresGPA
    University of San Diego School of Law1633.84
    All Law Schools1603.65
    Public1603.69
    Private1593.62
    California Law Schools1623.68
    Public1673.82
    Private1603.63
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    2021Overall155159161
    Full-time155159161
    Part-time157159162
    2022Overall157161163
    Full-time157161163
    Part-time155159162
    2023Overall157161163
    Full-time157161163
    Part-time157160167
    2024Overall157161163
    Full-time157161163
    Part-time159162165
    2025Overall157161163
    Full-time157161163
    Part-time162164164
    2026Overall160163165
    Full-time160163165
    Part-time163165169
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    2021Overall3.333.653.75
    Full-time3.333.643.75
    Part-time3.123.693.82
    2022Overall3.393.73.81
    Full-time3.413.73.81
    Part-time2.913.363.77
    2023Overall3.453.743.86
    Full-time3.473.743.86
    Part-time3.013.433.76
    2024Overall3.523.83.89
    Full-time3.523.813.9
    Part-time3.373.73.78
    2025Overall3.533.83.89
    Full-time3.553.83.89
    Part-time3.263.53.73
    2026Overall3.593.843.92
    Full-time3.63.833.92
    Part-time3.443.853.89
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    Number of Submitters1
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