Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law Class Profiles by Year

    Cardozo Law Tuition, Admission, and Enrollment Trends from 2016 to 2026

    The following table shows Cardozo 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.
    Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law Class Profiles From 2016 to 2026
    YearTuition & FeesLSAT Score GPAAcceptance RateYield EnrollmentBar Exam Pass Rate
    2015-16 $53,570 159 3.42 52.06% 20.56% 1,037 -
    2016-17 $54,895
    		 159 3.44
    		 53.49%
    		 21.53%
    		 993
    		 -
    2017-18 $56,796
    		 159 3.51
    		 49.23%
    		 28.69%
    		 947
    		 76.83%
    2018-19 $58,764
    		 161
    		 3.52
    		 40.25%
    		 27.95%
    		 934
    		 85.07%
    2019-20 $60,610
    		 162
    		 3.6
    		 42.18%
    		 24.19%
    		 1,117
    		 84.71%
    2020-21 $62,408
    		 162 3.65
    		 37.71%
    		 27.74%
    		 1,076
    		 90.83%
    2021-22 $66,487
    		 164
    		 3.74
    		 30.84%
    		 26.40%
    		 996
    		 81.15%
    2022-23 $68,462
    		 164 3.76
    		 33.80%
    		 27.12%
    		 1,056
    		 83.45%
    2023-24 $70,646
    		 164 3.79
    		 37.64%
    		 26.24%
    		 1,030
    		 83.86%
    2024-25 $73,440
    		 164 3.8
    		 37.54%
    		 26.19%
    		 1,048
    		 83.86%
    2025-26 $76,458
    		 165
    		 3.78
    		 29.56%
    		 28.16%
    		 1,042
    		 88.47%

    LSAT Score from 2016 to 2026

    The 2026 LSAT score at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law is 165. The LSAT score is 1 point higher than last year's score. Compared to the LSAT score 10 years ago, this year's score is 6 points higher.
    The following table and chart visualize the changes of LSAT scores at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2026.
    Cardozo Law LSAT Scores Changes (2016-2026)
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    2016 156 159 161
    2017 155
    		 159 161
    2018 156
    		 159 161
    2019 157
    		 161
    		 162
    2020 157 162
    		 163
    2021 157 162 164
    2022 160
    		 164
    		 166
    2023 159
    		 164 166
    2024 160
    		 164 166
    2025 160 164 166
    2026 162
    		 165
    		 167
    Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law LSAT score Trends (2016-2026) Chart

    GPA Trends from 2016 to 2026

    The 2026 GPA at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law is 3.78. The GPA is 0.01 points lower than last year's GPA. Compared to the GPA 10 years ago, this year's GPA is 0.36 points higher.
    The following table and chart visualize the changes of GPAs at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2026.
    Cardozo Law GPA Changes (2016-2026)
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    2016 3.15 3.42 3.62
    2017 3.15
    		 3.44
    		 3.66
    2018 3.25
    		 3.51
    		 3.68
    2019 3.24
    		 3.52
    		 3.71
    2020 3.39
    		 3.6
    		 3.74
    2021 3.41
    		 3.65
    		 3.78
    2022 3.53
    		 3.74
    		 3.86
    2023 3.46
    		 3.76
    		 3.86
    2024 3.55
    		 3.79
    		 3.88
    2025 3.6
    		 3.8
    		 3.88
    2026 3.56
    		 3.78
    		 3.87
    Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law GPA Trends (2016-2026) Chart

    Changes in Acceptance Rate from 2016 to 2026

    The 2026 acceptance rate at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law is 29.56%. The acceptance rate is 8.083 percents lower than last year's rate. Compared to the rate 10 years ago, this year's rate is 22.502 percents lower.
    The following table and chart visualize the changes of acceptance rate, yield, and number of applicants at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2026.
    Cardozo Law Acceptance Rate and First-year Enrollment Changes (2016-2026)
    YearApplicantsAdmittedEnrolled Acceptance RateYield
    2016 2,691 1,401 288 52.06% 20.56%
    2017 2,666
    		 1,426
    		 307
    		 53.49%
    		 21.53%
    2018 2,584
    		 1,272
    		 365
    		 49.23%
    		 28.69%
    2019 2,862
    		 1,152
    		 322
    		 40.25%
    		 27.95%
    2020 2,999
    		 1,265
    		 306
    		 42.18%
    		 24.19%
    2021 3,193
    		 1,204
    		 334
    		 37.71%
    		 27.74%
    2022 3,820
    		 1,178
    		 311
    		 30.84%
    		 26.40%
    2023 3,414
    		 1,154
    		 313
    		 33.80%
    		 27.12%
    2024 3,148
    		 1,185
    		 311
    		 37.64%
    		 26.24%
    2025 3,122
    		 1,172
    		 307
    		 37.54%
    		 26.19%
    2026 3,833
    		 1,133
    		 319
    		 29.56%
    		 28.16%
    Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law Acceptance Rate Trends (2016-2026) Chart

    Tuition Increase from 2016 to 2027

    The Cardozo Law's 2027 tuition & fees is $79,644, which is $3,186 (4.17%) higher than last year's tuition. Compared to the amount 11 years ago, this year's tuition is $26,074 (48.67%) higher.
    The following table and chart visualize the increase of tuition & fees at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law from 2016 to 2027.
    Cardozo Law Tuition Changes (2016-2027)
    YearTuition & Fees
    2016$53,570
    2017$54,895
    2018$56,796
    2019$58,764
    2020$60,610
    2021$62,408
    2022$66,487
    2023$68,462
    2024$70,646
    2025$73,440
    2026$76,458
    2027$79,644
    Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law Tuition & Fees Trends (2016-2027) Chart

    Enrollment Changes from 2016 to 2026

    In the academic year 2025-2026, a total of 1,042 students enrolled in Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, including J.D. and Non-J.D. programs. 946 students joined in J.D. program and 96 students enrolled in Non-J.D. program.
    The following table and chart show the enrollment by J.D. and Non-JD program at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2026.
    Cardozo Law JD and Non-JD Enrollment Trends (2016-2026)
    YearJ.D. EnrollmentNon-J.D. EnrollmentTotal Enrollment
    2016 948 89 1,037
    2017 927
    		 66
    		 993
    2018 881
    		 66 947
    2019 828
    		 106
    		 934
    2020 991
    		 126
    		 1,117
    2021 958
    		 118
    		 1,076
    2022 939
    		 57
    		 996
    2023 956
    		 100
    		 1,056
    2024 939
    		 91
    		 1,030
    2025 932
    		 116
    		 1,048
    2026 946
    		 96
    		 1,042
    Benjamin N. Cardozo School of LawEnrollment Trends (2016-2026) Chart

    Bar exam pass rate from 2018 to 2026

    The 2026 bar exam pass rate of Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law is 88%. 321 graduates took the exam first-time and 284 passed the exam.
    The following table and chart show the changes of bar exam pass rate for Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Lawgraduates from 2018 to 2026.
    Cardozo Law Bar Exam Pass Rate Changes (2018-2026)
    YearTotal GraduatesNot Take ExamPrior/Early Exam TakersTotal Exam TakersExam PassersPass Rate
    2018 334 16 9 328 252 76.83%
    2019 295
    		 17
    		 9 288
    		 245
    		 85.07%
    2020 275
    		 14
    		 7
    		 268
    		 227
    		 84.71%
    2021 350
    		 29
    		 13
    		 327
    		 297
    		 90.83%
    2022 323
    		 21
    		 20
    		 313
    		 254
    		 81.15%
    2023 280
    		 14
    		 18
    		 284
    		 237
    		 83.45%
    2024 319
    		 16
    		 25
    		 316
    		 265
    		 83.86%
    2025 319 16 25 316 265 83.86%
    2026 308
    		 6
    		 28
    		 321
    		 284
    		 88.47%
    Benjamin N. Cardozo School of LawBar Exam Pass Rate Trends (2018-2026) Chart
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