Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law Acceptance Rate, Requirements, and Deadlines

    29.56% Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law Acceptance Rate

    The acceptance rate at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law is 29.56% for the 2025-2026 admission. 3,833 students applied and 1,133 are accepted. Of the accepted students, 319 students finally enrolled into the school and the yield is 28.16%.
    You can check acceptance rate trends with number of applicants at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law Admission Trends page.

    Acceptance Rate Comparison for Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

    Compared to law schools in U.S., Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law's acceptance rate is slightly lower than the average rate of 36%. Compared to law schools in New York, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law's acceptance rate is slightly lower than the average rate of 33%.
    You can compare Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law with law schools that have similar acceptance rate between 20% and 30%
    Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
    Acceptance RateYieldFirst-Year EnrollTotal Enroll
    Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law29.56%28.16%3191,042
    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
    Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law Acceptance Rate Chart

    2026 LSAT Scores and GPA

    The LSAT score at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law is 165 and GPA is 3.78 over 319 enrolled students for the academic year 2025-2026.
    Compared to law schools in U.S., Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 160. Compared to law schools in New York, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 161.
    You can compare Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law with law schools that have similar LSAT score between 165 and 170
    The 75th percentile of LSAT score is 166 and the 25th percentile is 160. The 75th percentile of GPA is 3.88 and the 25th percentile is 3.6.
    4 matriculated applicants, 1.25% of first-year students, submitted GRE score and you can check the score below by test subject.
    LSAT ScoresGPA
    Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law1653.78
    All Law Schools1603.65
    Public1603.69
    Private1593.62
    New York Law Schools1613.68
    Public1563.63
    Private1623.69
    Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law LSAT score & GPA Comparison Chart
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    2021157162164
    2022160164166
    2023159164166
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    2026162165167
    Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law LSAT score Trends Chart Chart
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    20213.413.653.78
    20223.533.743.86
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    20243.553.793.88
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    Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law GPA Trends Chart Chart
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    Data Source: ABA Statistics

    Application timeline & Requirements

    For 2026 fall term class, the application deadline at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law is April 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 Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law' application process page.
    The items in following table are the required items to Benjamin N. Cardozo 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.
    Regular Decision Deadline2026-04-01
    Early Decision Deadline2025-12-01
    Summer Term Deadline2026-03-15
    Admission Contact
    Phone212-790-0274
    Emaillawinfo@yu.edu
    General Admission Informationhttps://cardozo.yu.edu/admissions/jd-admissions
    Application Requirementshttps://cardozo.yu.edu/admissions/jd-admissions/application-information
    LSAT Or GRE Scores
    • Official LSAT Score, usually no older than 5 years
    • Additional GRE scores may be optional.
    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.
    Data Source: https://cardozo.yu.edu/admissions/jd-admissions/application-information
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