City University of New York School of Law Acceptance Rate, Requirements, and Deadlines

28.65% City University of New York School of Law Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at City University of New York School of Law is 28.65% for the 2025-2026 admission. 2,300 students applied and 659 are accepted. Of the accepted students, 212 students finally enrolled into the school and the yield is 31.87%.
You can check acceptance rate trends with number of applicants at City University of New York School of Law Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate Comparison for City University of New York School of Law

Compared to law schools in U.S., City University of New York School of Law's acceptance rate is lower than the average rate of 36%. Compared to law schools in New York, City University of New York School of Law's acceptance rate is slightly lower than the average rate of 33%.
You can compare City University of New York School of Law with law schools that have similar acceptance rate between 20% and 30%
City University of New York School of Law Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateYieldFirst-Year EnrollTotal Enroll
City University of New York School of Law28.65%31.87%212695
All Law Schools36.09%33.15%213737
Public34.52%34.44%184668
Private37.29%32.17%236791
New York Law Schools33%29.60%2981,046
Public35.51%35.62%188807
Private32.48%28.74%3141,080
City University of New York School of Law Acceptance Rate Chart

2026 LSAT Scores and GPA

The LSAT score at City University of New York School of Law is 155 and GPA is 3.54 over 212 enrolled students for the academic year 2025-2026.
Compared to law schools in U.S., City University of New York School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 160. Compared to law schools in New York, City University of New York School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 161.
You can compare City University of New York School of Law with law schools that have similar LSAT score between 155 and 160
The 75th percentile of LSAT score is 158 and the 25th percentile is 151. The 75th percentile of GPA is 3.72 and the 25th percentile is 3.09.
LSAT ScoresGPA
City University of New York School of Law1553.54
All Law Schools1603.65
Public1603.69
Private1593.62
New York Law Schools1613.68
Public1563.63
Private1623.69
City University of New York School of Law LSAT score & GPA Comparison Chart
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
2021Overall151154159
Full-time151155160
Part-time149153156
2022Overall151155160
Full-time152156160
Part-time150153157
2023Overall151154158
Full-time151154158
Part-time150153157
2024Overall150153157
Full-time151153158
Part-time149153157
2025Overall151154158
Full-time151154159
Part-time151153157
2026Overall152155161
Full-time153156161
Part-time150152159
City University of New York School of Law LSAT score Trends Chart Chart
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
2021Overall3.173.453.7
Full-time3.173.473.73
Part-time3.173.423.63
2022Overall3.193.463.66
Full-time3.233.483.66
Part-time3.063.363.6
2023Overall3.163.423.64
Full-time3.253.473.68
Part-time2.643.253.54
2024Overall3.123.453.73
Full-time3.23.513.78
Part-time2.963.223.59
2025Overall3.093.443.72
Full-time3.173.553.75
Part-time3.033.273.58
2026Overall3.263.543.77
Full-time3.323.623.82
Part-time3.123.433.65
City University of New York School of Law GPA Trends Chart Chart
Data Source: ABA Statistics

Application timeline & Requirements

For 2026 fall term class, the application deadline at City University of New York School of Law is May 1, 2026 (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 City University of New York School of Law' application process page.
The items in following table are the required items to City University of New York 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.
Suggested Deadline for International Students2026-04-01
Regular Decision Deadline2026-05-01
Admission Contact
Phone718-340-4210
Emailadmissions@law.cuny.edu
General Admission Informationhttps://www.law.cuny.edu/admissions-and-aid/
Application Requirementshttps://www.law.cuny.edu/admissions-and-aid/how-to-apply-degrees-offered/
Personal Statement
  • Discuss any matters relevant to your ability to succeed in law school.
Letters Of Recommendation
  • Limit up to 3 or 4 letters, in general
  • May require right of access to recommendations.
Résumé
  • Describe your academic, extracurricular and professional activities.
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.
LSAT Scores
  • Official LSAT Score, usually no older than 5 years
  • GRE may be not accepted.
Character And Fitness Disclosures
  • Disclosure for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction.