Columbia Law School Acceptance Rate, Requirements, and Deadlines

The 2022 acceptance rate at Columbia Law School is 11.42%. 9,612 students applied and 1,098 are accepted. Of the accepted students, 433 students finally enrolled into the school and the yield is 39.44%. Compared to law schools in U.S., Columbia Law School's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 40%. Compared to law schools in New York, Columbia Law School's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 35%.
Columbia Law School Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateYieldFirst-Year EnrollTotal Enroll
Columbia Law School11.42%39.44%4331,520
All Law Schools40.11%32.70%206707
Public38.98%33.82%180622
Private40.99%31.82%226773
New York Law Schools35%29.70%295994
Public34.15%36.01%179584
Private35.68%28.80%3121,053
Columbia Law School Acceptance Rate Chart

2022 LSAT Scores and GPA

The 2022 LSAT score at Columbia Law School is 174 and GPA is 3.84 over 433 enrolled students. Compared to law schools in U.S., Columbia Law School' LSAT score is slightly higher than the average score of 158. Compared to law schools in New York, Columbia Law School' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 160.
The 75th percentile of LSAT score is 176 and the 25th percentile is 172. The 75th percentile of LSAT score is 3.92 and the 25th percentile is 3.75.
LSAT ScoresGPA
Columbia Law School1743.84
All Law Schools1583.54
Public1583.58
Private1583.52
New York Law Schools1603.57
Public1563.52
Private1613.58
Columbia Law School LSAT score & GPA Comparison Chart
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
2020170172174
2021169172173
2022172174176
Columbia Law School LSAT score Trends Chart Chart
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
20203.633.753.84
20213.693.83.89
20223.753.843.92
Columbia Law School GPA Trends Chart Chart
Data Source: ABA Statistics

Application timeline & Requirements

For 2023 fall term class, the application deadline at Columbia Law School is February 15, 2023 (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 Columbia Law School' application process page.
The items in following table are the required items to Columbia Law School 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.
Application Open2022-09-01
Early Decision Deadline2022-11-15
Regular Decision Deadline2023-02-15
Admission Contact
Phone212-854-2670
Emailadmissions@law.columbia.edu
General Admission Informationhttps://www.law.columbia.edu/admissions/jd
Application Requirementshttps://www.law.columbia.edu/admissions/jd/apply/regular-admission
Personal Statement/essay
  • Discuss any matters relevant to your ability to succeed in law school.
LSAT Or GRE Scores
  • Official LSAT Score, usually no older than 5 years
  • Additional GRE scores may be optional.
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.
Dean’s Appraisal(s)/certification(s)
    Academic Transcripts
      Data Source: https://www.law.columbia.edu/admissions/jd/apply/regular-admission