Cumberland School of Law Acceptance Rate, Requirements, and Deadlines

    48.97% Cumberland School of Law Acceptance Rate

    The acceptance rate at Cumberland School of Law is 48.97% for the 2025-2026 admission. 925 students applied and 453 are accepted. Of the accepted students, 168 students finally enrolled into the school and the yield is 37.09%.
    You can check acceptance rate trends with number of applicants at Cumberland School of Law Admission Trends page.

    Acceptance Rate Comparison for Cumberland School of Law

    Compared to law schools in U.S., Cumberland School of Law's acceptance rate is much higher than the average rate of 36%. Compared to law schools in Alabama, Cumberland School of Law's acceptance rate is slightly higher than the average rate of 43%.
    You can compare Cumberland School of Law with law schools that have similar acceptance rate between 40% and 50%
    Cumberland School of Law Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
    Acceptance RateYieldFirst-Year EnrollTotal Enroll
    Cumberland School of Law48.97%37.09%168500
    All Law Schools36.09%33.15%213737
    Public34.52%34.44%184668
    Private37.29%32.17%236791
    Alabama Law Schools43%38.42%157435
    Public25.63%30.58%137392
    Private51.42%42.35%168457
    Cumberland School of Law Acceptance Rate Chart

    2026 LSAT Scores and GPA

    The LSAT score at Cumberland School of Law is 156 and GPA is 3.63 over 168 enrolled students for the academic year 2025-2026.
    Compared to law schools in U.S., Cumberland School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 160. Compared to law schools in Alabama, Cumberland School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 158.
    You can compare Cumberland School of Law with law schools that have similar LSAT score between 155 and 160
    The 75th percentile of LSAT score is 159 and the 25th percentile is 152. The 75th percentile of GPA is 3.8 and the 25th percentile is 3.44.
    LSAT ScoresGPA
    Cumberland School of Law1563.63
    All Law Schools1603.65
    Public1603.69
    Private1593.62
    Alabama Law Schools1583.64
    Public1673.97
    Private1533.48
    Cumberland School of Law LSAT score & GPA Comparison Chart
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    2021149152157
    2022151154157
    2023152155157
    2024152155157
    2025152155159
    2026154156160
    Cumberland School of Law LSAT score Trends Chart Chart
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    20213.23.493.71
    20223.243.543.76
    20233.363.623.84
    20243.373.613.79
    20253.443.633.8
    20263.423.633.84
    Cumberland School of Law GPA Trends Chart Chart
    Data Source: ABA Statistics

    Application timeline & Requirements

    For 2026 fall term class, the application deadline at Cumberland 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 Cumberland School of Law' application process page.
    The items in following table are the required items to Cumberland 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 Deadline2026-05-01
    Admission Contact
    Phone800-888-7213
    Emaillawadm@samford.edu
    General Admission Informationhttps://www.samford.edu/cumberlandlaw/admission
    Application Requirementshttps://www.samford.edu/cumberlandlaw/files/The-Admission-Process-Flyer.pdf
    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.
    Transcripts
      LSAT Scores
      • Official LSAT Score, usually no older than 5 years
      • GRE may be not accepted.
      Two 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.
      Personal Statement
      • Discuss any matters relevant to your ability to succeed in law school.
      Addenda
        Data Source: https://www.samford.edu/cumberlandlaw/files/The-Admission-Process-Flyer.pdf
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