Berkeley School of Law Class Profiles by Year

    UC Berkeley Law Tuition, Admission, and Enrollment Trends from 2016 to 2026

    The following table shows UC Berkeley 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.
    Berkeley School of Law Class Profiles From 2016 to 2026
    YearTuition & FeesLSAT Score GPAAcceptance RateYield EnrollmentBar Exam Pass Rate
    2015-16 $52,086
    ($48,135)    		 166 3.78 21.18% 27.12% 1,179 -
    2016-17 $52,546
    ($48,595)
    		 166 3.79
    		 24.89%
    		 22.67%
    		 1,250
    		 -
    2017-18 $52,624
    ($48,673)
    		 167
    		 3.79 23.16%
    		 23.93%
    		 1,243
    		 86.16%
    2018-19 $53,285
    ($49,334)
    		 168
    		 3.8
    		 19.69%
    		 25.40%
    		 937
    		 91.19%
    2019-20 $53,246
    ($49,295)
    		 168 3.81
    		 19.68%
    		 26.70%
    		 1,280
    		 90.37%
    2020-21 $55,316
    ($51,987)
    		 168 3.81 21.53%
    		 27.46%
    		 1,296
    		 96.67%
    2021-22 $68,264
    ($62,979)
    		 169
    		 3.83
    		 13.66%
    		 31.58%
    		 1,235
    		 94.95%
    2022-23 $67,816
    ($59,306)
    		 170
    		 3.83 12.47%
    		 29.95%
    		 1,349
    		 93.35%
    2023-24 $75,031
    ($62,603)
    		 170 3.87
    		 14.92%
    		 32.12%
    		 1,302
    		 88.24%
    2024-25 $78,881
    ($66,454)
    		 170 3.87 17.30%
    		 30.23%
    		 1,306
    		 88.24%
    2025-26 $79,991
    ($66,374)
    		 170 3.92
    		 14.84%
    		 35.73%
    		 1,128
    		 91.16%

    LSAT Score from 2016 to 2026

    The 2026 LSAT score at Berkeley School of Law 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 Berkeley School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2026.
    UC Berkeley Law LSAT Scores Changes (2016-2026)
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    2016 162 166 168
    2017 163
    		 166 169
    2018 164
    		 167
    		 168
    2019 165
    		 168
    		 170
    2020 165 168 170
    2021 163
    		 168 170
    2022 165
    		 169
    		 171
    2023 167
    		 170
    		 172
    2024 168
    		 170 173
    2025 167
    		 170 172
    2026 167 170 172
    Berkeley School of Law LSAT score Trends (2016-2026) Chart

    GPA Trends from 2016 to 2026

    The 2026 GPA at Berkeley School of Law is 3.92. The GPA is 0.05 points higher than last year's GPA. Compared to the GPA 10 years ago, this year's GPA is 0.14 points higher.
    The following table and chart visualize the changes of GPAs at Berkeley School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2026.
    UC Berkeley Law GPA Changes (2016-2026)
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    2016 3.66 3.78 3.9
    2017 3.65
    		 3.79
    		 3.89
    2018 3.66
    		 3.79
    		 3.88
    2019 3.64
    		 3.8
    		 3.9
    2020 3.7
    		 3.81
    		 3.9
    2021 3.65
    		 3.81
    		 3.93
    2022 3.74
    		 3.83
    		 3.92
    2023 3.74
    		 3.83
    		 3.9
    2024 3.77
    		 3.87
    		 3.97
    2025 3.8
    		 3.87
    		 3.95
    2026 3.84
    		 3.92
    		 3.99
    Berkeley School of Law GPA Trends (2016-2026) Chart

    Changes in Acceptance Rate from 2016 to 2026

    The 2026 acceptance rate at Berkeley School of Law is 14.84%. The acceptance rate is 0.079 percents lower than last year's rate. Compared to the rate 10 years ago, this year's rate is 6.344 percents lower.
    The following table and chart visualize the changes of acceptance rate, yield, and number of applicants at Berkeley School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2026.
    UC Berkeley Law Acceptance Rate and First-year Enrollment Changes (2016-2026)
    YearApplicantsAdmittedEnrolled Acceptance RateYield
    2016 5,117 1,084 294 21.18% 27.12%
    2017 5,336
    		 1,328
    		 301
    		 24.89%
    		 22.67%
    2018 5,466
    		 1,266
    		 303
    		 23.16%
    		 23.93%
    2019 6,019
    		 1,185
    		 301
    		 19.69%
    		 25.40%
    2020 5,843
    		 1,150
    		 307
    		 19.68%
    		 26.70%
    2021 5,667
    		 1,220
    		 335
    		 21.53%
    		 27.46%
    2022 7,948
    		 1,086
    		 343
    		 13.66%
    		 31.58%
    2023 6,722
    		 838
    		 251
    		 12.47%
    		 29.95%
    2024 6,636
    		 990
    		 318
    		 14.92%
    		 32.12%
    2025 6,463
    		 1,118
    		 338
    		 17.30%
    		 30.23%
    2026 6,562
    		 974
    		 348
    		 14.84%
    		 35.73%
    Berkeley School of Law Acceptance Rate Trends (2016-2026) Chart

    Tuition Increase from 2016 to 2027

    The UC Berkeley Law's 2027 tuition & fees is $69,552 for in-state and $84,476 for out-of-state students, which is $4,485 (5.61%) higher than last year's tuition. Compared to the amount 11 years ago, this year's tuition is $32,390 (62.19%) higher.
    The following table and chart visualize the increase of tuition & fees at Berkeley School of Law from 2016 to 2027.
    UC Berkeley Law Tuition Changes (2016-2027)
    YearIn-StateOut-of-State
    2016$48,135$52,086
    2017$48,595$52,546
    2018$48,673$52,624
    2019$49,334$53,285
    2020$49,295$53,246
    2021$51,987$55,316
    2022$62,979$68,264
    2023$59,306$67,816
    2024$62,603$75,031
    2025$66,454$78,881
    2026$66,374$79,991
    2027$69,552$84,476
    Berkeley School of Law Tuition & Fees Trends (2016-2027) Chart

    Enrollment Changes from 2016 to 2026

    In the academic year 2025-2026, a total of 1,128 students enrolled in Berkeley School of Law, including J.D. and Non-J.D. programs. 1128 students joined in J.D. program and 0 students enrolled in Non-J.D. program.
    The following table and chart show the enrollment by J.D. and Non-JD program at Berkeley School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2026.
    UC Berkeley Law JD and Non-JD Enrollment Trends (2016-2026)
    YearJ.D. EnrollmentNon-J.D. EnrollmentTotal Enrollment
    2016 890 289 1,179
    2017 936
    		 314
    		 1,250
    2018 926
    		 317
    		 1,243
    2019 494
    		 443
    		 937
    2020 986
    		 294
    		 1,280
    2021 1,045
    		 251
    		 1,296
    2022 1,088
    		 147
    		 1,235
    2023 1,019
    		 330
    		 1,349
    2024 1,040
    		 262
    		 1,302
    2025 1,008
    		 298
    		 1,306
    2026 1,128
    		 0
    		 1,128
    Berkeley School of LawEnrollment Trends (2016-2026) Chart

    Bar exam pass rate from 2018 to 2026

    The 2026 bar exam pass rate of Berkeley School of Law is 91%. 396 graduates took the exam first-time and 361 passed the exam.
    The following table and chart show the changes of bar exam pass rate for Berkeley School of Lawgraduates from 2018 to 2026.
    UC Berkeley Law Bar Exam Pass Rate Changes (2018-2026)
    YearTotal GraduatesNot Take ExamPrior/Early Exam TakersTotal Exam TakersExam PassersPass Rate
    2018 331 27 13 318 274 86.16%
    2019 305
    		 20
    		 9
    		 295
    		 269
    		 91.19%
    2020 330
    		 19
    		 11
    		 322
    		 291
    		 90.37%
    2021 329
    		 36
    		 9
    		 301
    		 291 96.67%
    2022 328
    		 13
    		 22
    		 337
    		 320
    		 94.95%
    2023 358
    		 16
    		 4
    		 346
    		 323
    		 93.35%
    2024 335
    		 17
    		 5
    		 323
    		 285
    		 88.24%
    2025 335 17 5 323 285 88.24%
    2026 411
    		 22
    		 7
    		 396
    		 361
    		 91.16%
    Berkeley School of LawBar Exam Pass Rate Trends (2018-2026) Chart
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