Vanderbilt University Law School Class Profiles by Year
Vanderbilt Law Tuition, Admission, and Enrollment Trends from 2016 to 2026
The following table shows Vanderbilt 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-16 | $49,722 | 166 | 3.74 | 38.08% | 11.04% | 577 | - |
| 2016-17 | $51,330 ▲3.23% |
167 ▲1 |
3.7 ▼-0.04 |
32.26% ▼-5.82% |
14.44% ▲3.39% |
604 ▲27 |
- |
| 2017-18 | $53,120 ▲3.49% |
166 ▼-1 |
3.75 ▲0.05 |
29.47% ▼-2.79% |
11.61% ▼-2.82% |
633 ▲29 |
92.43% |
| 2018-19 | $54,983 ▲3.51% |
167 ▲1 |
3.8 ▲0.05 |
23.66% ▼-5.80% |
14.54% ▲2.93% |
557 ▼-76 |
94.09% ▲1.66% |
| 2019-20 | $57,458 ▲4.50% |
167 | 3.8 | 21.91% ▼-1.75% |
14.48% ▼-0.06% |
615 ▲58 |
94.15% ▲0.06% |
| 2020-21 | $60,050 ▲4.51% |
167 | 3.82 ▲0.02 |
22.57% ▲0.66% |
14.44% ▼-0.04% |
634 ▲19 |
92.55% ▼-1.60% |
| 2021-22 | $66,342 ▲10.48% |
169 ▲2 |
3.89 ▲0.07 |
14.25% ▼-8.32% |
15.19% ▲0.74% |
552 ▼-82 |
95.15% ▲2.60% |
| 2022-23 | $68,816 ▲3.73% |
170 ▲1 |
3.9 ▲0.01 |
14.53% ▲0.28% |
17.75% ▲2.56% |
586 ▲34 |
92.05% ▼-3.10% |
| 2023-24 | $72,184 ▲4.89% |
170 | 3.89 ▼-0.01 |
16.76% ▲2.24% |
17.51% ▼-0.24% |
555 ▼-31 |
96.97% ▲4.92% |
| 2024-25 | $75,440 ▲4.51% |
169 ▼-1 |
3.89 | 18.45% ▲1.69% |
17.70% ▲0.19% |
561 ▲6 |
96.97% |
| 2025-26 | $78,799 ▲4.45% |
170 ▲1 |
3.91 ▲0.02 |
13.26% ▼-5.19% |
20.94% ▲3.24% |
656 ▲95 |
94.51% ▼-2.46% |
LSAT Score from 2016 to 2026
The 2026 LSAT score at Vanderbilt University Law School is 170. The LSAT score is same as last year's score. Compared to the LSAT score 10 years ago, this year's score is 4 points higher.
The following table and chart visualize the changes of LSAT scores at Vanderbilt University Law Schoolfrom 2016 to 2026.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 161 | 166 | 168 |
| 2017 | 162 ▲1 |
167 ▲1 |
168 |
| 2018 | 162 | 166 ▼-1 |
167 ▼-1 |
| 2019 | 161 ▼-1 |
167 ▲1 |
168 ▲1 |
| 2020 | 162 ▲1 |
167 | 168 |
| 2021 | 162 | 167 | 168 |
| 2022 | 165 ▲3 |
169 ▲2 |
170 ▲2 |
| 2023 | 163 ▼-2 |
170 ▲1 |
170 |
| 2024 | 164 ▲1 |
170 | 171 ▲1 |
| 2025 | 163 ▼-1 |
169 ▼-1 |
170 ▼-1 |
| 2026 | 167 ▲4 |
170 ▲1 |
171 ▲1 |
GPA Trends from 2016 to 2026
The 2026 GPA at Vanderbilt University Law School is 3.91. The GPA is 0.02 points higher than last year's GPA. Compared to the GPA 10 years ago, this year's GPA is 0.17 points higher.
The following table and chart visualize the changes of GPAs at Vanderbilt University Law Schoolfrom 2016 to 2026.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3.5 | 3.74 | 3.83 |
| 2017 | 3.5 |
3.7 ▼-0.04 |
3.85 ▲0.02 |
| 2018 | 3.5 |
3.75 ▲0.05 |
3.87 ▲0.02 |
| 2019 | 3.61 ▲0.11 |
3.8 ▲0.05 |
3.87 |
| 2020 | 3.56 ▼-0.05 |
3.8 |
3.87 |
| 2021 | 3.65 ▲0.09 |
3.82 ▲0.02 |
3.92 ▲0.05 |
| 2022 | 3.7 ▲0.05 |
3.89 ▲0.07 |
3.95 ▲0.03 |
| 2023 | 3.57 ▼-0.13 |
3.9 ▲0.01 |
3.98 ▲0.03 |
| 2024 | 3.65 ▲0.08 |
3.89 ▼-0.01 |
3.96 ▼-0.02 |
| 2025 | 3.66 ▲0.01 |
3.89 |
3.94 ▼-0.02 |
| 2026 | 3.77 ▲0.11 |
3.91 ▲0.02 |
3.97 ▲0.03 |
Changes in Acceptance Rate from 2016 to 2026
The 2026 acceptance rate at Vanderbilt University Law School is 13.26%. The acceptance rate is 3.503 percents lower than last year's rate. Compared to the rate 10 years ago, this year's rate is 24.824 percents lower.
The following table and chart visualize the changes of acceptance rate, yield, and number of applicants at Vanderbilt University Law Schoolfrom 2016 to 2026.
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance Rate | Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3,852 | 1,467 | 162 | 38.08% | 11.04% |
| 2017 | 4,380 ▲528 |
1,413 ▼-54 |
204 ▲42 |
32.26% ▼-5.82% |
14.44% ▲3.39% |
| 2018 | 4,734 ▲354 |
1,395 ▼-18 |
162 ▼-42 |
29.47% ▼-2.79% |
11.61% ▼-2.82% |
| 2019 | 5,143 ▲409 |
1,217 ▼-178 |
177 ▲15 |
23.66% ▼-5.80% |
14.54% ▲2.93% |
| 2020 | 5,294 ▲151 |
1,160 ▼-57 |
168 ▼-9 |
21.91% ▼-1.75% |
14.48% ▼-0.06% |
| 2021 | 5,184 ▼-110 |
1,170 ▲10 |
169 ▲1 |
22.57% ▲0.66% |
14.44% ▼-0.04% |
| 2022 | 6,884 ▲1700 |
981 ▼-189 |
149 ▼-20 |
14.25% ▼-8.32% |
15.19% ▲0.74% |
| 2023 | 5,817 ▼-1067 |
845 ▼-136 |
150 ▲1 |
14.53% ▲0.28% |
17.75% ▲2.56% |
| 2024 | 5,554 ▼-263 |
931 ▲86 |
163 ▲13 |
16.76% ▲2.24% |
17.51% ▼-0.24% |
| 2025 | 4,808 ▼-746 |
887 ▼-44 |
157 ▼-6 |
18.45% ▲1.69% |
17.70% ▲0.19% |
| 2026 | 6,124 ▲1316 |
812 ▼-75 |
170 ▲13 |
13.26% ▼-5.19% |
20.94% ▲3.24% |
Tuition Increase from 2016 to 2027
The Vanderbilt Law's 2027 tuition & fees is $81,492, which is $2,693 (3.42%) higher than last year's tuition. Compared to the amount 11 years ago, this year's tuition is $31,770 (63.90%) higher.
The following table and chart visualize the increase of tuition & fees at Vanderbilt University Law School from 2016 to 2027.
| Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| 2016 | $49,722 |
| 2017 | $51,330▲3.23% |
| 2018 | $53,120▲3.49% |
| 2019 | $54,983▲3.51% |
| 2020 | $57,458▲4.50% |
| 2021 | $60,050▲4.51% |
| 2022 | $66,342▲10.48% |
| 2023 | $68,816▲3.73% |
| 2024 | $72,184▲4.89% |
| 2025 | $75,440▲4.51% |
| 2026 | $78,799▲4.45% |
| 2027 | $81,492▲3.42% |
Enrollment Changes from 2016 to 2026
In the academic year 2025-2026, a total of 656 students enrolled in Vanderbilt University Law School, including J.D. and Non-J.D. programs. 525 students joined in J.D. program and 131 students enrolled in Non-J.D. program.
The Vanderbilt Law's enrollment size grew by 13.69% since 2016 from 577 to 656 students.
The following table and chart show the enrollment by J.D. and Non-JD program at Vanderbilt University Law Schoolfrom 2016 to 2026.
| Year | J.D. Enrollment | Non-J.D. Enrollment | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 525 | 52 | 577 |
| 2017 | 538 ▲13 |
66 ▲14 |
604 ▲27 |
| 2018 | 572 ▲34 |
61 ▼-5 |
633 ▲29 |
| 2019 | 478 ▼-94 |
79 ▲18 |
557 ▼-76 |
| 2020 | 557 ▲79 |
58 ▼-21 |
615 ▲58 |
| 2021 | 562 ▲5 |
72 ▲14 |
634 ▲19 |
| 2022 | 544 ▼-18 |
8 ▼-64 |
552 ▼-82 |
| 2023 | 531 ▼-13 |
55 ▲47 |
586 ▲34 |
| 2024 | 512 ▼-19 |
43 ▼-12 |
555 ▼-31 |
| 2025 | 505 ▼-7 |
56 ▲13 |
561 ▲6 |
| 2026 | 525 ▲20 |
131 ▲75 |
656 ▲95 |
Bar exam pass rate from 2018 to 2026
The 2026 bar exam pass rate of Vanderbilt University Law School is 95%. 164 graduates took the exam first-time and 155 passed the exam.
The following table and chart show the changes of bar exam pass rate for Vanderbilt University Law Schoolgraduates from 2018 to 2026.
| Year | Total Graduates | Not Take Exam | Prior/Early Exam Takers | Total Exam Takers | Exam Passers | Pass Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 181 | 7 | 10 | 185 | 171 | 92.43% |
| 2019 | 190 ▲9 |
11 ▲4 |
6 ▼-4 |
186 ▲1 |
175 ▲4 |
94.09% ▲1.66% |
| 2020 | 209 ▲19 |
12 ▲1 |
8 ▲2 |
205 ▲19 |
193 ▲18 |
94.15% ▲0.060000000000002% |
| 2021 | 182 ▼-27 |
26 ▲14 |
6 ▼-2 |
161 ▼-44 |
149 ▼-44 |
92.55% ▼-1.6% |
| 2022 | 191 ▲9 |
9 ▼-17 |
24 ▲18 |
206 ▲45 |
196 ▲47 |
95.15% ▲2.6% |
| 2023 | 178 ▼-13 |
10 ▲1 |
8 ▼-16 |
176 ▼-30 |
162 ▼-34 |
92.05% ▼-3.1% |
| 2024 | 200 ▲22 |
8 ▼-2 |
6 ▼-2 |
198 ▲22 |
192 ▲30 |
96.97% ▲4.92% |
| 2025 | 200 | 8 | 6 | 198 | 192 | 96.97% |
| 2026 | 166 ▼-34 |
7 ▼-1 |
5 ▼-1 |
164 ▼-34 |
155 ▼-37 |
94.51% ▼-2.46% |
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