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

16.22% Fordham University School of Law Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Fordham University School of Law is 16.22% for the 2025-2026 admission. 8,811 students applied and 1,429 are accepted. Of the accepted students, 433 students finally enrolled into the school and the yield is 30.30%.
You can check acceptance rate trends with number of applicants at Fordham University School of Law Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate Comparison for Fordham University School of Law

Compared to law schools in U.S., Fordham University School of Law's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 36%. Compared to law schools in New York, Fordham University School of Law's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 33%.
You can compare Fordham University School of Law with law schools that have similar acceptance rate between 10% and 20%
Fordham University School of Law Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateYieldFirst-Year EnrollTotal Enroll
Fordham University School of Law16.22%30.30%4331,691
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
Fordham University School of Law Acceptance Rate Chart

2026 LSAT Scores and GPA

The LSAT score at Fordham University School of Law is 168 and GPA is 3.79 over 433 enrolled students for the academic year 2025-2026.
Compared to law schools in U.S., Fordham University School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 160. Compared to law schools in New York, Fordham University School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 161.
You can compare Fordham University School of Law with law schools that have similar LSAT score between 165 and 170
The 75th percentile of LSAT score is 169 and the 25th percentile is 165. The 75th percentile of GPA is 3.84 and the 25th percentile is 3.57.
9 matriculated applicants, 2.08% of first-year students, submitted GRE score and you can check the score below by test subject.
LSAT ScoresGPA
Fordham University School of Law1683.79
All Law Schools1603.65
Public1603.69
Private1593.62
New York Law Schools1613.68
Public1563.63
Private1623.69
Fordham University School of Law LSAT score & GPA Comparison Chart
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
2021Overall162164166
Full-time162164166
Part-time156160164
2022Overall164166168
Full-time164166168
Part-time157163166
2023Overall164167168
Full-time164167168
Part-time158163167
2024Overall164167169
Full-time165167169
Part-time160164166
2025Overall165167169
Full-time165167169
Part-time159164167
2026Overall165168170
Full-time166168170
Part-time160164168
Fordham University School of Law LSAT score Trends Chart Chart
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
2021Overall3.463.643.74
Full-time3.483.653.74
Part-time3.323.533.71
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
2024Overall3.573.753.84
Full-time3.63.763.85
Part-time3.363.583.77
2025Overall3.573.763.84
Full-time3.623.783.85
Part-time3.253.613.76
2026Overall3.63.793.88
Full-time3.643.813.88
Part-time3.333.593.84
Fordham University School of Law GPA Trends Chart Chart
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
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Application timeline & Requirements

For 2026 fall term class, the application deadline at Fordham University School of Law is March 15, 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 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.
Early Decision Deadline2025-10-15
Regular Decision Deadline2026-03-15
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