Gould School of Law Class Profiles by Year

    USC Law Tuition, Admission, and Enrollment Trends from 2016 to 2024

    The following table shows USC 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.
    Gould School of Law Class Profiles From 2016 to 2024
    YearTuition & FeesLSAT Score GPAAcceptance RateYield EnrollmentBar Exam Pass Rate
    2015-2016 $58,022 166 3.76 29.92% 14.96% 817 -
    2016-2017 $60,339
    		 165
    		 3.76 29.98%
    		 16.88%
    		 856
    		 -
    2017-2018 $62,711
    		 165 3.76 24.42%
    		 14.35%
    		 1,007
    		 87.11%
    2018-2019 $64,908
    		 166
    		 3.78
    		 19.24%
    		 17.88%
    		 624
    		 88.84%
    2019-2020 $67,191
    		 166 3.8
    		 17.69%
    		 20.02%
    		 1,295
    		 87.73%
    2020-2021 $69,593
    		 167
    		 3.83
    		 17.18%
    		 20.00%
    		 1,433
    		 92.13%
    2021-2022 $70,948
    		 168
    		 3.82
    		 12.96%
    		 22.91%
    		 1,414
    		 95.16%
    2022-2023 $73,998
    		 168 3.87
    		 12.70%
    		 29.26%
    		 1,521
    		 89%
    2023-2024 $78,038
    		 169
    		 3.88
    		 12.52%
    		 29.32%
    		 1,436
    		 82.42%

    LSAT Score from 2016 to 2024

    The 2023 LSAT score at Gould School of Law is 169. The LSAT score is 1 point higher than last year's score. Compared to the LSAT score 8 years ago, this year's score is 3 points higher.
    The following table and chart visualize the changes of LSAT scores at Gould School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2023.
    USC Law LSAT Scores Changes (2016-2024)
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    2016 161 166 167
    2017 162
    		 165
    		 166
    2018 162 165 166
    2019 163
    		 166
    		 167
    2020 163 166 167
    2021 162
    		 167
    		 168
    2022 165
    		 168
    		 169
    2023 165 168 169
    2024 165 169
    		 169
    Gould School of Law LSAT score Trends (2016-2024) Chart

    GPA Trends from 2016 to 2024

    The 2023 GPA at Gould School of Law is 3.88. The GPA is 0.06 points higher than last year's GPA. Compared to the GPA 8 years ago, this year's GPA is 0.12 points higher.
    The following table and chart visualize the changes of GPAs at Gould School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2023.
    USC Law GPA Changes (2016-2024)
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    2016 3.49 3.76 3.86
    2017 3.56
    		 3.76
    		 3.85
    2018 3.58
    		 3.76
    		 3.88
    2019 3.61
    		 3.78
    		 3.89
    2020 3.65
    		 3.8
    		 3.91
    2021 3.61
    		 3.83
    		 3.92
    2022 3.6
    		 3.82
    		 3.9
    2023 3.76
    		 3.87
    		 3.94
    2024 3.77
    		 3.88
    		 3.96
    Gould School of Law GPA Trends (2016-2024) Chart

    Changes in Acceptance Rate from 2016 to 2024

    The 2023 acceptance rate at Gould School of Law is 12.52%. The acceptance rate is 0.435 percents lower than last year's rate. Compared to the rate 8 years ago, this year's rate is 17.405 percents lower.
    The following table and chart visualize the changes of acceptance rate, yield, and number of applicants at Gould School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2023.
    USC Law Acceptance Rate and First-year Enrollment Changes (2016-2024)
    YearApplicantsAdmittedEnrolled Acceptance RateYield
    2016 4,244 1,270 190 29.92% 14.96%
    2017 4,526
    		 1,357
    		 229
    		 29.98%
    		 16.88%
    2018 4,823
    		 1,178
    		 169
    		 24.42%
    		 14.35%
    2019 5,695
    		 1,096
    		 196
    		 19.24%
    		 17.88%
    2020 5,648
    		 999
    		 200
    		 17.69%
    		 20.02%
    2021 5,327
    		 915
    		 183
    		 17.18%
    		 20.00%
    2022 6,839
    		 886
    		 203
    		 12.96%
    		 22.91%
    2023 5,867
    		 745
    		 218
    		 12.70%
    		 29.26%
    2024 4,850
    		 607
    		 178
    		 12.52%
    		 29.32%
    Gould School of Law Acceptance Rate Trends (2016-2024) Chart

    Tuition Increase from 2016 to 2024

    The USC Law's 2024 tuition & fees is $78,038, which is $4,040 (5.46%) higher than last year's tuition. Compared to the amount 9 years ago, this year's tuition is $20,016 (34.50%) higher.
    The following table and chart visualize the increase of tuition & fees at Gould School of Law from 2016 to 2024.
    USC Law Tuition Changes (2016-2024)
    YearTuition & Fees
    2016$58,022
    2017$60,339
    2018$62,711
    2019$64,908
    2020$67,191
    2021$69,593
    2022$70,948
    2023$73,998
    2024$78,038
    Gould School of Law Tuition & Fees Trends (2016-2024) Chart

    Enrollment Changes from 2016 to 2024

    In the academic year 2023-2024, a total of 1,436 students enrolled in Gould School of Law, including J.D. and Non-J.D. programs. 644 students joined in J.D. program and 792 students enrolled in Non-J.D. program.
    The USC Law's enrollment size grew by 75.76% since 2016 from 817 to 1,436 students.
    The following table and chart show the enrollment by J.D. and Non-JD program at Gould School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2024.
    USC Law JD and Non-JD Enrollment Trends (2016-2024)
    YearJ.D. EnrollmentNon-J.D. EnrollmentTotal Enrollment
    2016 605 212 817
    2017 601
    		 255
    		 856
    2018 649
    		 358
    		 1,007
    2019 212
    		 412
    		 624
    2020 590
    		 705
    		 1,295
    2021 599
    		 834
    		 1,433
    2022 613
    		 801
    		 1,414
    2023 631
    		 890
    		 1,521
    2024 644
    		 792
    		 1,436
    Gould School of LawEnrollment Trends (2016-2024) Chart

    Bar exam pass rate from 2018 to 2023

    The 2023 bar exam pass rate of Gould School of Law is 82%. 182 graduates took the exam first-time and 150 passed the exam.
    The following table and chart show the changes of bar exam pass rate for Gould School of Lawgraduates from 2018 to 2023.
    USC Law Bar Exam Pass Rate Changes (2018-2024)
    YearTotal GraduatesNot Take ExamPrior/Early Exam TakersTotal Exam TakersExam PassersPass Rate
    2018 197 8 4 194 169 87.11%
    2019 211
    		 9
    		 3
    		 206
    		 183
    		 88.84%
    2020 224
    		 12
    		 8
    		 220
    		 193
    		 87.73%
    2021 190
    		 14
    		 2
    		 178
    		 164
    		 92.13%
    2022 191
    		 11
    		 6
    		 186
    		 177
    		 95.16%
    2023 212
    		 10
    		 7
    		 209
    		 186
    		 89.00%
    2024 183
    		 6
    		 5
    		 182
    		 150
    		 82.42%
    Gould School of LawBar Exam Pass Rate Trends (2018-2024) Chart
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