Hastings College of the Law Acceptance Rate, Requirements, and Deadlines

    The 2023 acceptance rate at Hastings College of the Law is 28.95%. 4,069 students applied and 1,178 are accepted. Of the accepted students, 366 students finally enrolled into the school and the yield is 31.07%.
    Compared to law schools in U.S., Hastings College of the Law's acceptance rate is lower than the average rate of 41%. Compared to law schools in California, Hastings College of the Law's acceptance rate is similar to the average rate of 32%.
    Hastings College of the Law Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
    Acceptance RateYieldFirst-Year EnrollTotal Enroll
    Hastings College of the Law28.95%31.07%3661,177
    All Law Schools40.93%31.46%188719
    Public39.88%32.06%163636
    Private41.76%30.99%207784
    California Law Schools32%26.51%207837
    Public20.31%27.77%2521,016
    Private36.04%26.02%190768
    Hastings College of the Law Acceptance Rate Chart

    2023 LSAT Scores and GPA

    The 2023 LSAT score at Hastings College of the Law is 160 and GPA is 3.59 over 366 enrolled students.
    Compared to law schools in U.S., Hastings College of the Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 158. Compared to law schools in California, Hastings College of the Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 161.
    The 75th percentile of LSAT score is 163 and the 25th percentile is 157. The 75th percentile of LSAT score is 3.75 and the 25th percentile is 3.39.
    LSAT ScoresGPA
    Hastings College of the Law1603.59
    All Law Schools1583.58
    Public1593.62
    Private1583.56
    California Law Schools1613.60
    Public1673.75
    Private1593.55
    Hastings College of the Law LSAT score & GPA Comparison Chart
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    2020156158161
    2021154158160
    2022157160162
    2023157160163
    Hastings College of the Law LSAT score Trends Chart Chart
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    20203.243.443.59
    20213.23.453.62
    20223.33.523.69
    20233.393.593.75
    Hastings College of the Law GPA Trends Chart Chart
    Data Source: ABA Statistics

    Application timeline & Requirements

    For 2024 fall term class, the application deadline at Hastings College of the Law is April 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 Hastings College of the Law' application process page.
    The items in following table are the required items to Hastings College of the 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 Deadline2024-04-15
    Admission Contact
    Phone415-565-4623
    Emailadmissions@uchastings.edu
    General Admission Informationhttps://www.uchastings.edu/admissions/
    Application Requirementshttps://www.uchastings.edu/admissions/jd-how-to-apply/
    LSAT Or GRE Scores
    • Official LSAT Score, usually no older than 5 years
    • Additional GRE scores may be optional.
    Transcripts
      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.
      Current Resume
        Character And Fitness
        • Disclosure for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction.
        Data Source: https://www.uchastings.edu/admissions/jd-how-to-apply/