California Western School of Law Acceptance Rate, Requirements, and Deadlines

49.26% California Western School of Law Acceptance Rate

The 2023 acceptance rate at California Western School of Law is 49.26%. 1,768 students applied and 871 are accepted. Of the accepted students, 220 students finally enrolled into the school and the yield is 25.26%.

Acceptance Rate Comparison for California Western School of Law

Compared to law schools in U.S., California Western School of Law's acceptance rate is higher than the average rate of 41%. Compared to law schools in California, California Western School of Law's acceptance rate is much higher than the average rate of 32%.
California Western School of Law Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateYieldFirst-Year EnrollTotal Enroll
California Western School of Law49.26%25.26%220739
All Law Schools40.93%31.46%188719
Public39.88%32.06%163636
Private41.76%30.99%207784
California Law Schools32%26.51%207837
Public20.31%27.77%2521,016
Private36.04%26.02%190768
California Western School of Law Acceptance Rate Chart

2023 LSAT Scores and GPA

The 2023 LSAT score at California Western School of Law is 153 and GPA is 3.35 over 220 enrolled students.
Compared to law schools in U.S., California Western School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 158. Compared to law schools in California, California Western School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 161.
The 75th percentile of LSAT score is 156 and the 25th percentile is 151. The 75th percentile of LSAT score is 3.57 and the 25th percentile is 3.04.
LSAT ScoresGPA
California Western School of Law1533.35
All Law Schools1583.58
Public1593.62
Private1583.56
California Law Schools1613.60
Public1673.75
Private1593.55
California Western School of Law LSAT score & GPA Comparison Chart
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
2019Overall148150152
Full-time147150152
Part-time148150153
2020Overall149151154
Full-time149151153
Part-time149152155
2021Overall149152154
Full-time149152154
Part-time149151153
2022Overall151153156
Full-time151153155
Part-time151152158
2023Overall151153156
Full-time151153156
Part-time150152158
California Western School of Law LSAT score Trends Chart Chart
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
2019Overall2.913.173.39
Full-time2.913.173.39
Part-time2.783.213.39
2020Overall2.993.263.44
Full-time3.033.293.48
Part-time2.813.033.27
2021Overall2.953.243.47
Full-time2.993.263.47
Part-time2.723.063.39
2022Overall2.973.263.48
Full-time2.973.263.48
Part-time33.273.51
2023Overall3.043.353.57
Full-time3.053.363.58
Part-time2.773.253.37
California Western School of Law GPA Trends Chart Chart
Data Source: ABA Statistics

Application timeline & Requirements

For 2024 fall term class, the application deadline at California Western School of Law is April 1, 2024 (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 California Western School of Law' application process page.
The items in following table are the required items to California Western 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 Deadline2024-04-01
Admission Contact
Phone619-525-1401
Emailadmissions@cwsl.edu
General Admission Informationhttps://www.cwsl.edu/admissions_and_aid/index.html
Application Requirementshttps://www.cwsl.edu/admissions_and_aid/how_to_apply/jd_applicants/application_components.html
LSAT Or GRE Scores
  • Official LSAT Score, usually no older than 5 years
  • Additional GRE scores may be optional.
Personal Statement
  • Discuss any matters relevant to your ability to succeed in law school.
Diversity Statement
  • Optional. Describe how your background or experiences will contribute to or enhance the diversity of the law school community.
Addenda Or Other Statements
    Transcripts
      Resume
      • Describe your academic, extracurricular and professional activities.