Northeastern University School of Law Class Profiles by Year

    Northeastern Law Tuition, Admission, and Enrollment Trends from 2016 to 2026

    The following table shows Northeastern 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.
    Northeastern University School of Law Class Profiles From 2016 to 2026
    YearTuition & FeesLSAT Score GPAAcceptance RateYield EnrollmentBar Exam Pass Rate
    2015-16 $45,118 161 3.55 34.74% 13.59% 517 -
    2016-17 $46,520
    		 161 3.55 38.19%
    		 18.28%
    		 513
    		 -
    2017-18 $47,910
    		 161 3.6
    		 34.23%
    		 20.99%
    		 565
    		 77.24%
    2018-19 $49,364
    		 161 3.6 41.47%
    		 16.91%
    		 563
    		 82.52%
    2019-20 $50,842
    		 162
    		 3.63
    		 43.27%
    		 18.69%
    		 708
    		 85.57%
    2020-21 $52,952
    		 162 3.65
    		 35.56%
    		 20.70%
    		 735
    		 84.45%
    2021-22 $57,094
    		 162 3.66
    		 24.40%
    		 23.18%
    		 768
    		 87.3%
    2022-23 $58,804
    		 163
    		 3.7
    		 31.05%
    		 19.35%
    		 832
    		 89.44%
    2023-24 $60,566
    		 163 3.72
    		 37.27%
    		 16.28%
    		 950
    		 86.22%
    2024-25 $63,002
    		 163 3.73
    		 36.20%
    		 17.45%
    		 1,021
    		 86.22%
    2025-26 $65,850
    		 164
    		 3.77
    		 24.22%
    		 20.45%
    		 1,064
    		 87.39%

    LSAT Score from 2016 to 2026

    The 2026 LSAT score at Northeastern University School of Law is 164. The LSAT score is 1 point higher than last year's score. Compared to the LSAT score 10 years ago, this year's score is 3 points higher.
    The following table and chart visualize the changes of LSAT scores at Northeastern University School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2026.
    Northeastern Law LSAT Scores Changes (2016-2026)
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    2016 152 161 162
    2017 154
    		 161 163
    2018 156
    		 161 163
    2019 156 161 163
    2020 156 162
    		 163
    2021 158
    		 162 164
    2022 158 162 164
    2023 158 163
    		 166
    2024 158 163 165
    2025 159
    		 163 165
    2026 161
    		 164
    		 166
    Northeastern University School of Law LSAT score Trends (2016-2026) Chart

    GPA Trends from 2016 to 2026

    The 2026 GPA at Northeastern University School of Law is 3.77. The GPA is 0.05 points higher than last year's GPA. Compared to the GPA 10 years ago, this year's GPA is 0.22 points higher.
    The following table and chart visualize the changes of GPAs at Northeastern University School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2026.
    Northeastern Law GPA Changes (2016-2026)
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    2016 3.3 3.55 3.75
    2017 3.3
    		 3.55
    		 3.69
    2018 3.43
    		 3.6
    		 3.75
    2019 3.37
    		 3.6
    		 3.79
    2020 3.4
    		 3.63
    		 3.75
    2021 3.36
    		 3.65
    		 3.78
    2022 3.45
    		 3.66
    		 3.79
    2023 3.47
    		 3.7
    		 3.82
    2024 3.52
    		 3.72
    		 3.83
    2025 3.54
    		 3.73
    		 3.85
    2026 3.61
    		 3.77
    		 3.86
    Northeastern University School of Law GPA Trends (2016-2026) Chart

    Changes in Acceptance Rate from 2016 to 2026

    The 2026 acceptance rate at Northeastern University School of Law is 24.22%. The acceptance rate is 13.052 percents lower than last year's rate. Compared to the rate 10 years ago, this year's rate is 10.519 percents lower.
    The following table and chart visualize the changes of acceptance rate, yield, and number of applicants at Northeastern University School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2026.
    Northeastern Law Acceptance Rate and First-year Enrollment Changes (2016-2026)
    YearApplicantsAdmittedEnrolled Acceptance RateYield
    2016 2,965 1,030 140 34.74% 13.59%
    2017 2,951
    		 1,127
    		 206
    		 38.19%
    		 18.28%
    2018 2,825
    		 967
    		 203
    		 34.23%
    		 20.99%
    2019 2,809
    		 1,165
    		 197
    		 41.47%
    		 16.91%
    2020 2,473
    		 1,070
    		 200
    		 43.27%
    		 18.69%
    2021 2,798
    		 995
    		 206
    		 35.56%
    		 20.70%
    2022 4,103
    		 1,001
    		 232
    		 24.40%
    		 23.18%
    2023 3,877
    		 1,204
    		 233
    		 31.05%
    		 19.35%
    2024 3,775
    		 1,407
    		 229
    		 37.27%
    		 16.28%
    2025 4,133
    		 1,496
    		 261
    		 36.20%
    		 17.45%
    2026 5,652
    		 1,369
    		 280
    		 24.22%
    		 20.45%
    Northeastern University School of Law Acceptance Rate Trends (2016-2026) Chart

    Tuition Increase from 2016 to 2027

    The Northeastern Law's 2027 tuition & fees is $68,136, which is $2,286 (3.47%) higher than last year's tuition. Compared to the amount 11 years ago, this year's tuition is $23,018 (51.02%) higher.
    The following table and chart visualize the increase of tuition & fees at Northeastern University School of Law from 2016 to 2027.
    Northeastern Law Tuition Changes (2016-2027)
    YearTuition & Fees
    2016$45,118
    2017$46,520
    2018$47,910
    2019$49,364
    2020$50,842
    2021$52,952
    2022$57,094
    2023$58,804
    2024$60,566
    2025$63,002
    2026$65,850
    2027$68,136
    Northeastern University School of Law Tuition & Fees Trends (2016-2027) Chart

    Enrollment Changes from 2016 to 2026

    In the academic year 2025-2026, a total of 1,064 students enrolled in Northeastern University School of Law, including J.D. and Non-J.D. programs. 786 students joined in J.D. program and 278 students enrolled in Non-J.D. program.
    The Northeastern Law's enrollment size grew by 105.80% since 2016 from 517 to 1,064 students.
    The following table and chart show the enrollment by J.D. and Non-JD program at Northeastern University School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2026.
    Northeastern Law JD and Non-JD Enrollment Trends (2016-2026)
    YearJ.D. EnrollmentNon-J.D. EnrollmentTotal Enrollment
    2016 481 36 517
    2017 455
    		 58
    		 513
    2018 486
    		 79
    		 565
    2019 464
    		 99
    		 563
    2020 603
    		 105
    		 708
    2021 609
    		 126
    		 735
    2022 632
    		 136
    		 768
    2023 660
    		 172
    		 832
    2024 690
    		 260
    		 950
    2025 729
    		 292
    		 1,021
    2026 786
    		 278
    		 1,064
    Northeastern University School of LawEnrollment Trends (2016-2026) Chart

    Bar exam pass rate from 2018 to 2026

    The 2026 bar exam pass rate of Northeastern University School of Law is 87%. 222 graduates took the exam first-time and 194 passed the exam.
    The following table and chart show the changes of bar exam pass rate for Northeastern University School of Lawgraduates from 2018 to 2026.
    Northeastern Law Bar Exam Pass Rate Changes (2018-2026)
    YearTotal GraduatesNot Take ExamPrior/Early Exam TakersTotal Exam TakersExam PassersPass Rate
    2018 186 28 8 167 129 77.24%
    2019 133
    		 13
    		 22
    		 143
    		 118
    		 82.52%
    2020 211
    		 20
    		 10
    		 201
    		 172
    		 85.57%
    2021 202
    		 31
    		 9
    		 180
    		 152
    		 84.45%
    2022 198
    		 23
    		 15
    		 189
    		 165
    		 87.30%
    2023 191
    		 21
    		 10
    		 180
    		 161
    		 89.44%
    2024 205
    		 23
    		 14
    		 196
    		 169
    		 86.22%
    2025 205 23 14 196 169 86.22%
    2026 212
    		 10
    		 21
    		 222
    		 194
    		 87.39%
    Northeastern University School of LawBar Exam Pass Rate Trends (2018-2026) Chart
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