Columbia Law School Class Profiles by Year

    Columbia University Law Tuition, Admission, and Enrollment Trends from 2016 to 2026

    The following table shows Columbia University Law's class profiles by year. The green or red colored numbers indicate changes in value or percentage for each subject compared to previous year.
    Columbia Law School Class Profiles From 2016 to 2026
    YearTuition & FeesLSAT Score GPAAcceptance RateYield EnrollmentBar Exam Pass Rate
    2015-16 $60,274 171 3.7 21.89% 31.02% 1,569 -
    2016-17 $62,700
    		 172
    		 3.7 20.83%
    		 31.94%
    		 1,470
    		 -
    2017-18 $65,260
    		 171
    		 3.7 20.81%
    		 32.07%
    		 1,555
    		 95.21%
    2018-19 $67,284
    		 172
    		 3.75
    		 16.79%
    		 33.82%
    		 1,264
    		 96.71%
    2019-20 $69,916
    		 172 3.8
    		 15.86%
    		 28.83%
    		 1,571
    		 95.11%
    2020-21 $72,360
    		 172 3.82
    		 16.69%
    		 32.33%
    		 1,595
    		 96.36%
    2021-22 $76,088
    		 174
    		 3.84
    		 11.42%
    		 39.44%
    		 1,520
    		 96.52%
    2022-23 $78,278
    		 173
    		 3.87
    		 11.93%
    		 34.07%
    		 1,783
    		 93.72%
    2023-24 $81,292
    		 173 3.9
    		 12.23%
    		 38.29%
    		 1,748
    		 93.72%
    2024-25 $84,820
    		 173 3.9 11.75%
    		 39.96%
    		 1,714
    		 95.39%
    2025-26 $88,390
    		 173 3.92
    		 11.84%
    		 36.79%
    		 1,740
    		 95.85%

    LSAT Score from 2016 to 2026

    The 2026 LSAT score at Columbia Law School is 173. The LSAT score is same as last year's score. Compared to the LSAT score 10 years ago, this year's score is 2 points higher.
    The following table and chart visualize the changes of LSAT scores at Columbia Law Schoolfrom 2016 to 2026.
    Columbia University Law LSAT Scores Changes (2016-2026)
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    2016 168 171 173
    2017 168 172
    		 174
    2018 169
    		 171
    		 173
    2019 170
    		 172
    		 174
    2020 169
    		 172 173
    2021 169 172 173
    2022 172
    		 174
    		 176
    2023 171
    		 173
    		 175
    2024 169
    		 173 175
    2025 170
    		 173 175
    2026 169
    		 173 175
    Columbia Law School LSAT score Trends (2016-2026) Chart

    GPA Trends from 2016 to 2026

    The 2026 GPA at Columbia Law School is 3.92. The GPA is 0.02 points higher than last year's GPA. Compared to the GPA 10 years ago, this year's GPA is 0.22 points higher.
    The following table and chart visualize the changes of GPAs at Columbia Law Schoolfrom 2016 to 2026.
    Columbia University Law GPA Changes (2016-2026)
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    2016 3.59 3.7 3.81
    2017 3.56
    		 3.7
    		 3.81
    2018 3.56
    		 3.7
    		 3.8
    2019 3.63
    		 3.75
    		 3.84
    2020 3.69
    		 3.8
    		 3.89
    2021 3.72
    		 3.82
    		 3.91
    2022 3.75
    		 3.84
    		 3.92
    2023 3.78
    		 3.87
    		 3.95
    2024 3.81
    		 3.9
    		 3.97
    2025 3.81
    		 3.9
    		 3.96
    2026 3.85
    		 3.92
    		 3.98
    Columbia Law School GPA Trends (2016-2026) Chart

    Changes in Acceptance Rate from 2016 to 2026

    The 2026 acceptance rate at Columbia Law School is 11.84%. The acceptance rate is 0.386 percents lower than last year's rate. Compared to the rate 10 years ago, this year's rate is 10.046 percents lower.
    The following table and chart visualize the changes of acceptance rate, yield, and number of applicants at Columbia Law Schoolfrom 2016 to 2026.
    Columbia University Law Acceptance Rate and First-year Enrollment Changes (2016-2026)
    YearApplicantsAdmittedEnrolled Acceptance RateYield
    2016 5,716 1,251 388 21.89% 31.02%
    2017 5,877
    		 1,224
    		 391
    		 20.83%
    		 31.94%
    2018 5,829
    		 1,213
    		 389
    		 20.81%
    		 32.07%
    2019 6,957
    		 1,168
    		 395
    		 16.79%
    		 33.82%
    2020 7,193
    		 1,141
    		 329
    		 15.86%
    		 28.83%
    2021 6,986
    		 1,166
    		 377
    		 16.69%
    		 32.33%
    2022 9,612
    		 1,098
    		 433
    		 11.42%
    		 39.44%
    2023 7,972
    		 951
    		 324
    		 11.93%
    		 34.07%
    2024 7,754
    		 948
    		 363
    		 12.23%
    		 38.29%
    2025 7,671
    		 901
    		 360
    		 11.75%
    		 39.96%
    2026 9,463
    		 1,120
    		 412
    		 11.84%
    		 36.79%
    Columbia Law School Acceptance Rate Trends (2016-2026) Chart

    Tuition Increase from 2016 to 2027

    The Columbia University Law's 2027 tuition & fees is $92,194, which is $3,804 (4.30%) higher than last year's tuition. Compared to the amount 11 years ago, this year's tuition is $31,920 (52.96%) higher.
    The following table and chart visualize the increase of tuition & fees at Columbia Law School from 2016 to 2027.
    Columbia University Law Tuition Changes (2016-2027)
    YearTuition & Fees
    2016$60,274
    2017$62,700
    2018$65,260
    2019$67,284
    2020$69,916
    2021$72,360
    2022$76,088
    2023$78,278
    2024$81,292
    2025$84,820
    2026$88,390
    2027$92,194
    Columbia Law School Tuition & Fees Trends (2016-2027) Chart

    Enrollment Changes from 2016 to 2026

    In the academic year 2025-2026, a total of 1,740 students enrolled in Columbia Law School, including J.D. and Non-J.D. programs. 1377 students joined in J.D. program and 363 students enrolled in Non-J.D. program.
    The Columbia University Law's enrollment size grew by 10.90% since 2016 from 1,569 to 1,740 students.
    The following table and chart show the enrollment by J.D. and Non-JD program at Columbia Law Schoolfrom 2016 to 2026.
    Columbia University Law JD and Non-JD Enrollment Trends (2016-2026)
    YearJ.D. EnrollmentNon-J.D. EnrollmentTotal Enrollment
    2016 1,285 284 1,569
    2017 1,167
    		 303
    		 1,470
    2018 1,234
    		 321
    		 1,555
    2019 945
    		 319
    		 1,264
    2020 1,244
    		 327
    		 1,571
    2021 1,263
    		 332
    		 1,595
    2022 1,293
    		 227
    		 1,520
    2023 1,357
    		 426
    		 1,783
    2024 1,410
    		 338
    		 1,748
    2025 1,353
    		 361
    		 1,714
    2026 1,377
    		 363
    		 1,740
    Columbia Law SchoolEnrollment Trends (2016-2026) Chart

    Bar exam pass rate from 2018 to 2026

    The 2026 bar exam pass rate of Columbia Law School is 96%. 506 graduates took the exam first-time and 485 passed the exam.
    The following table and chart show the changes of bar exam pass rate for Columbia Law Schoolgraduates from 2018 to 2026.
    Columbia University Law Bar Exam Pass Rate Changes (2018-2026)
    YearTotal GraduatesNot Take ExamPrior/Early Exam TakersTotal Exam TakersExam PassersPass Rate
    2018 388 16 3 376 358 95.21%
    2019 430
    		 11
    		 5
    		 425
    		 411
    		 96.71%
    2020 424
    		 8
    		 14
    		 430
    		 409
    		 95.11%
    2021 427
    		 18
    		 10
    		 412
    		 397
    		 96.36%
    2022 461
    		 19
    		 29
    		 460
    		 444
    		 96.52%
    2023 400
    		 19 16
    		 397
    		 372
    		 93.72%
    2024 426
    		 23
    		 21
    		 412
    		 393
    		 93.72%
    2025 426 23 21 412 393 95.39%
    2026 521
    		 20
    		 20
    		 506
    		 485
    		 95.85%
    Columbia Law SchoolBar Exam Pass Rate Trends (2018-2026) Chart
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