Fordham University School of Law Acceptance Rate, Requirements, and Deadlines

The 2023 acceptance rate at Fordham University School of Law is 18.79%. 6,727 students applied and 1,264 are accepted. Of the accepted students, 411 students finally enrolled into the school and the yield is 32.52%.
Compared to law schools in U.S., Fordham University School of Law's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 41%. Compared to law schools in New York, Fordham University School of Law's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 38%.
Fordham University School of Law Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateYieldFirst-Year EnrollTotal Enroll
Fordham University School of Law18.79%32.52%4111,569
All Law Schools40.93%31.46%188719
Public39.88%32.06%163636
Private41.76%30.99%207784
New York Law Schools38%28.71%2681,028
Public39.66%33.62%168763
Private38.11%28.01%2831,066
Fordham University School of Law Acceptance Rate Chart

2023 LSAT Scores and GPA

The 2023 LSAT score at Fordham University School of Law is 167 and GPA is 3.72 over 411 enrolled students.
Compared to law schools in U.S., Fordham University School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 158. Compared to law schools in New York, Fordham University School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 160.
The 75th percentile of LSAT score is 168 and the 25th percentile is 164. The 75th percentile of LSAT score is 3.81 and the 25th percentile is 3.55.
LSAT ScoresGPA
Fordham University School of Law1673.72
All Law Schools1583.58
Public1593.62
Private1583.56
New York Law Schools1603.58
Public1553.52
Private1603.59
Fordham University School of Law LSAT score & GPA Comparison Chart
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
2020Overall161164166
Full-time161164166
Part-time158161164
2021Overall161164166
Full-time162164166
Part-time156161163
2022Overall164166168
Full-time164166168
Part-time157163166
2023Overall164167168
Full-time164167168
Part-time158163167
Fordham University School of Law LSAT score Trends Chart Chart
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
2020Overall3.383.63.7
Full-time3.43.63.71
Part-time3.223.493.7
2021Overall3.433.643.76
Full-time3.453.653.76
Part-time3.343.583.71
2022Overall3.513.73.8
Full-time3.533.713.8
Part-time3.353.623.78
2023Overall3.553.723.81
Full-time3.563.733.83
Part-time3.473.633.74
Fordham University School of Law GPA Trends Chart Chart
Data Source: ABA Statistics

Application timeline & Requirements

For 2024 fall term class, the application deadline at Fordham University School of Law is March 15, 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 Fordham University School of Law' application process page.
The items in following table are the required items to Fordham University 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.
Application Open2023-09-15
Early Decision Deadline2023-10-15
Regular Decision Deadline2024-03-15
Admission Contact
Phone212-636-6810
Emaillawadmissions@fordham.edu
General Admission Informationhttps://www.fordham.edu/info/20612/school_of_law_admissions
Application Requirementshttps://www.fordham.edu/info/21178/application_procedure_and_requirements
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 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.
    Personal Statement
    • Discuss any matters relevant to your ability to succeed in law school.
    Résumé
    • Describe your academic, extracurricular and professional activities.
    Optional Statement And / Or Addenda