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

The 2023 acceptance rate at Boston University School of Law is 16.33%. 7,661 students applied and 1,251 are accepted. Of the accepted students, 209 students finally enrolled into the school and the yield is 16.71%.
Compared to law schools in U.S., Boston University School of Law's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 41%. Compared to law schools in Massachusetts, Boston University School of Law's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 43%.
Boston University School of Law Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateYieldFirst-Year EnrollTotal Enroll
Boston University School of Law16.33%16.71%2091,151
All Law Schools40.93%31.46%188719
Public39.88%32.06%163636
Private41.76%30.99%207784
Massachusetts Law Schools43%25.63%252944
Public59.36%16.13%110376
Private40.59%26.82%2701,015
Boston University School of Law Acceptance Rate Chart

2023 LSAT Scores and GPA

The 2023 LSAT score at Boston University School of Law is 170 and GPA is 3.84 over 209 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 160.
The 75th percentile of LSAT score is 171 and the 25th percentile is 164. The 75th percentile of LSAT score is 3.91 and the 25th percentile is 3.57.
LSAT ScoresGPA
Boston University School of Law1703.84
All Law Schools1583.58
Public1593.62
Private1583.56
Massachusetts Law Schools1603.60
Public1523.47
Private1613.62
Boston University School of Law LSAT score & GPA Comparison Chart
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
2020160166167
2021161166168
2022165169171
2023164170171
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
20233.573.843.91
Boston University School of Law GPA Trends Chart Chart
Data Source: ABA Statistics

Application timeline & Requirements

For 2024 fall term class, the application deadline at Boston University School of Law is March 1, 2024 (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, 2024. 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 Program2023-11-10
BU Bound Binding Decision Program2024-01-05
Priority Deadline2024-03-01
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