Boston University School of Law Acceptance Rate, Requirements, and Deadlines

The 2022 acceptance rate at Boston University School of Law is 18.33%. 8,221 students applied and 1,507 are accepted. Of the accepted students, 309 students finally enrolled into the school and the yield is 20.50%. Compared to law schools in U.S., Boston University School of Law's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 40%. Compared to law schools in Massachusetts, Boston University School of Law's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 41%.
Boston University School of Law Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateYieldFirst-Year EnrollTotal Enroll
Boston University School of Law18.33%20.50%3091,061
All Law Schools40.11%32.70%206707
Public38.98%33.82%180622
Private40.99%31.82%226773
Massachusetts Law Schools41%27.27%279903
Public64.47%15.78%122366
Private38.55%28.70%299970
Boston University School of Law Acceptance Rate Chart

2022 LSAT Scores and GPA

The 2022 LSAT score at Boston University School of Law is 169 and GPA is 3.77 over 309 enrolled students. Compared to law schools in U.S., Boston University School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 158. Compared to law schools in Massachusetts, Boston University School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 159.
The 75th percentile of LSAT score is 171 and the 25th percentile is 165. The 75th percentile of LSAT score is 3.87 and the 25th percentile is 3.53.
LSAT ScoresGPA
Boston University School of Law1693.77
All Law Schools1583.54
Public1583.58
Private1583.52
Massachusetts Law Schools1593.57
Public1503.36
Private1603.60
Boston University School of Law LSAT score & GPA Comparison Chart
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
2020160166167
2021161166168
2022165169171
Boston University School of Law LSAT score Trends Chart Chart
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
20203.493.743.84
20213.563.783.86
20223.533.773.87
Boston University School of Law GPA Trends Chart Chart
Data Source: ABA Statistics

Application timeline & Requirements

For 2023 fall term class, the application deadline at Boston University School of Law is March 1, 2023 (Priority 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, March 1, 2023. Check detailed explanation about application time line at Boston University School of Law' application process page.
The items in following table are the required items to Boston University 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 Program2022-11-10
BU Bound Binding Decision Program2023-01-05
Priority Deadline2023-03-01
Admission Contact
Phone617-353-3100
Emailbulawadm@bu.edu
General Admission Informationhttps://www.bu.edu/law/admissions-aid/jd-admissions/
Application Requirementshttps://www.bu.edu/law/admissions-aid/jd-admissions/application-instructions/
LSAT Or GRE Scores
  • Official LSAT Score, usually no older than 5 years
  • Additional GRE scores may be optional.
Transcripts
    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.
    Optional Essay
      Résumé
      • Describe your academic, extracurricular and professional activities.
      Additional Documents