George Mason University School of Law Acceptance Rate, Requirements, and Deadlines

15.87% George Mason University School of Law Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at George Mason University School of Law is 15.87% for the 2025-2026 admission. 2,792 students applied and 443 are accepted. Of the accepted students, 159 students finally enrolled into the school and the yield is 35.89%.
You can check acceptance rate trends with number of applicants at George Mason University School of Law Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate Comparison for George Mason University School of Law

Compared to law schools in U.S., George Mason University School of Law's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 36%. Compared to law schools in Virginia, George Mason University School of Law's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 34%.
You can compare George Mason University School of Law with law schools that have similar acceptance rate between 10% and 20%
George Mason University School of Law Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateYieldFirst-Year EnrollTotal Enroll
George Mason University School of Law15.87%35.89%159810
All Law Schools36.09%33.15%213737
Public34.52%34.44%184668
Private37.29%32.17%236791
Virginia Law Schools34%34.03%159652
Public16.00%39.28%214779
Private45.28%30.88%126575
George Mason University School of Law Acceptance Rate Chart

2026 LSAT Scores and GPA

The LSAT score at George Mason University School of Law is 169 and GPA is 3.93 over 159 enrolled students for the academic year 2025-2026.
Compared to law schools in U.S., George Mason University School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 160. Compared to law schools in Virginia, George Mason University School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 162.
You can compare George Mason 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 160. The 75th percentile of GPA is 3.99 and the 25th percentile is 3.63.
4 matriculated applicants, 2.52% of first-year students, submitted GRE score and you can check the score below by test subject.
LSAT ScoresGPA
George Mason University School of Law1693.93
All Law Schools1603.65
Public1603.69
Private1593.62
Virginia Law Schools1623.72
Public1693.91
Private1583.60
George Mason University School of Law LSAT score & GPA Comparison Chart
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
2021Overall157164165
Full-time157164165
Part-time154165165
2022Overall158164166
Full-time158164166
Part-time155164166
2023Overall158166167
Full-time158166167
Part-time155166168
2024Overall160168169
Full-time160168169
Part-time160168170
2025Overall160168169
Full-time160168169
Part-time162168170
2026Overall162169171
Full-time162169171
Part-time162169170
George Mason University School of Law LSAT score Trends Chart Chart
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
2021Overall3.423.773.87
Full-time3.423.783.88
Part-time3.313.573.77
2022Overall3.413.813.88
Full-time3.423.813.88
Part-time3.393.723.86
2023Overall3.453.833.93
Full-time3.463.833.94
Part-time3.443.833.91
2024Overall3.533.893.95
Full-time3.573.893.95
Part-time3.283.653.92
2025Overall3.633.923.99
Full-time3.653.934
Part-time3.283.673.82
2026Overall3.553.933.98
Full-time3.543.933.98
Part-time3.673.944
George Mason 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 George Mason University School of Law is April 30, 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. Especially, to apply scholarship by school or government, the application must be submitted by the priority deadline, April 30, 2026. Check detailed explanation about application time line at George Mason University School of Law' application process page.
The items in following table are the required items to George Mason 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.
Priority Deadline2026-03-01
Regular Decision Deadline2026-04-30
Admission Contact
Phone703-993-8010
Emaillawadmit@gmu.edu
General Admission Informationhttps://www.law.gmu.edu/admissions/
Application Requirementshttps://www.law.gmu.edu/admissions/jd/how_apply_jd/
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.
LSAT Or GRE Scores
  • Official LSAT Score, usually no older than 5 years
  • Additional GRE scores may be optional.
Transcripts
    Personal Statement
    • Discuss any matters relevant to your ability to succeed in law school.
    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.
    Mason Statement