Santa Clara University School of Law Class Profiles by Year

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

    The following table shows SCU 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.
    Santa Clara University School of Law Class Profiles From 2016 to 2026
    YearTuition & FeesLSAT Score GPAAcceptance RateYield EnrollmentBar Exam Pass Rate
    2015-16 $47,039 155 3.23 60.64% 19.25% 694 -
    2016-17 $48,689
    		 154
    		 3.17
    		 69.54%
    		 17.40%
    		 690
    		 -
    2017-18 $50,639
    		 154 3.29
    		 62.20%
    		 17.19%
    		 724
    		 63.72%
    2018-19 $52,409
    		 155
    		 3.32
    		 57.74%
    		 20.09%
    		 693
    		 76.97%
    2019-20 $54,240
    		 156
    		 3.33
    		 54.94%
    		 20.17%
    		 734
    		 64.71%
    2020-21 $56,280
    		 156 3.34
    		 55.43%
    		 21.60%
    		 755
    		 70.27%
    2021-22 $56,280 157
    		 3.42
    		 53.34%
    		 17.64%
    		 728
    		 69.44%
    2022-23 $58,680
    		 158
    		 3.42 52.29%
    		 19.34%
    		 673
    		 64.62%
    2023-24 $56,448
    		 159
    		 3.55
    		 52.43%
    		 23.93%
    		 662
    		 61.79%
    2024-25 $59,254
    		 157
    		 3.44
    		 66.33%
    		 18.57%
    		 694
    		 61.79%
    2025-26 $62,551
    		 159
    		 3.5
    		 52.58%
    		 18.69%
    		 755
    		 74.77%

    LSAT Score from 2016 to 2026

    The 2026 LSAT score at Santa Clara University School of Law is 159. The LSAT score is same as last year's score. Compared to the LSAT score 10 years ago, this year's score is 4 points higher.
    The following table and chart visualize the changes of LSAT scores at Santa Clara University School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2026.
    SCU Law LSAT Scores Changes (2016-2026)
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    2016 153 155 157
    2017 151
    		 154
    		 157
    2018 151 154 157
    2019 152
    		 155
    		 157
    2020 153
    		 156
    		 159
    2021 154
    		 156 158
    2022 155
    		 157
    		 160
    2023 155 158
    		 160
    2024 155 159
    		 162
    2025 154
    		 157
    		 160
    2026 157
    		 159
    		 162
    Santa Clara University School of Law LSAT score Trends (2016-2026) Chart

    GPA Trends from 2016 to 2026

    The 2026 GPA at Santa Clara University School of Law is 3.50. The GPA is 0.05 points lower than last year's GPA. Compared to the GPA 10 years ago, this year's GPA is 0.27 points higher.
    The following table and chart visualize the changes of GPAs at Santa Clara University School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2026.
    SCU Law GPA Changes (2016-2026)
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    2016 3.06 3.23 3.41
    2017 2.93
    		 3.17
    		 3.41
    2018 3.02
    		 3.29
    		 3.46
    2019 3.04
    		 3.32
    		 3.49
    2020 3.1
    		 3.33
    		 3.53
    2021 3.11
    		 3.34
    		 3.54
    2022 3.18
    		 3.42
    		 3.62
    2023 3.16
    		 3.42
    		 3.57
    2024 3.31
    		 3.55
    		 3.72
    2025 3.15
    		 3.44
    		 3.69
    2026 3.21
    		 3.5
    		 3.74
    Santa Clara University School of Law GPA Trends (2016-2026) Chart

    Changes in Acceptance Rate from 2016 to 2026

    The 2026 acceptance rate at Santa Clara University School of Law is 52.58%. The acceptance rate is 0.149 percents higher than last year's rate. Compared to the rate 10 years ago, this year's rate is 8.057 percents lower.
    The following table and chart visualize the changes of acceptance rate, yield, and number of applicants at Santa Clara University School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2026.
    SCU Law Acceptance Rate and First-year Enrollment Changes (2016-2026)
    YearApplicantsAdmittedEnrolled Acceptance RateYield
    2016 2,228 1,351 260 60.64% 19.25%
    2017 2,157
    		 1,500
    		 261
    		 69.54%
    		 17.40%
    2018 1,955
    		 1,216
    		 209
    		 62.20%
    		 17.19%
    2019 2,009
    		 1,160
    		 233
    		 57.74%
    		 20.09%
    2020 2,084
    		 1,145
    		 231
    		 54.94%
    		 20.17%
    2021 2,071
    		 1,148
    		 248
    		 55.43%
    		 21.60%
    2022 2,338
    		 1,247
    		 220
    		 53.34%
    		 17.64%
    2023 1,968
    		 1,029
    		 199
    		 52.29%
    		 19.34%
    2024 1,913
    		 1,003
    		 240
    		 52.43%
    		 23.93%
    2025 1,981
    		 1,314
    		 244
    		 66.33%
    		 18.57%
    2026 2,575
    		 1,354
    		 253
    		 52.58%
    		 18.69%
    Santa Clara University School of Law Acceptance Rate Trends (2016-2026) Chart

    Tuition Increase from 2016 to 2027

    The SCU Law's 2027 tuition & fees is $66,790, which is $4,239 (6.78%) higher than last year's tuition. Compared to the amount 11 years ago, this year's tuition is $19,751 (41.99%) higher.
    The following table and chart visualize the increase of tuition & fees at Santa Clara University School of Law from 2016 to 2027.
    SCU Law Tuition Changes (2016-2027)
    YearTuition & Fees
    2016$47,039
    2017$48,689
    2018$50,639
    2019$52,409
    2020$54,240
    2021$56,280
    2022$56,280
    2023$58,680
    2024$56,448
    2025$59,254
    2026$62,551
    2027$66,790
    Santa Clara 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 755 students enrolled in Santa Clara University School of Law, including J.D. and Non-J.D. programs. 746 students joined in J.D. program and 9 students enrolled in Non-J.D. program.
    The following table and chart show the enrollment by J.D. and Non-JD program at Santa Clara University School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2026.
    SCU Law JD and Non-JD Enrollment Trends (2016-2026)
    YearJ.D. EnrollmentNon-J.D. EnrollmentTotal Enrollment
    2016 641 53 694
    2017 653
    		 37
    		 690
    2018 658
    		 66
    		 724
    2019 643
    		 50
    		 693
    2020 707
    		 27
    		 734
    2021 728
    		 27 755
    2022 709
    		 19
    		 728
    2023 665
    		 8
    		 673
    2024 662
    		 0
    		 662
    2025 694
    		 0 694
    2026 746
    		 9
    		 755
    Santa Clara University School of LawEnrollment Trends (2016-2026) Chart

    Bar exam pass rate from 2018 to 2026

    The 2026 bar exam pass rate of Santa Clara University School of Law is 75%. 214 graduates took the exam first-time and 160 passed the exam.
    The following table and chart show the changes of bar exam pass rate for Santa Clara University School of Lawgraduates from 2018 to 2026.
    SCU Law Bar Exam Pass Rate Changes (2018-2026)
    YearTotal GraduatesNot Take ExamPrior/Early Exam TakersTotal Exam TakersExam PassersPass Rate
    2018 202 27 39 215 137 63.72%
    2019 133
    		 19
    		 24
    		 139
    		 107
    		 76.97%
    2020 214
    		 36
    		 26
    		 204
    		 132
    		 64.71%
    2021 209
    		 51
    		 27
    		 185
    		 130
    		 70.27%
    2022 214
    		 36
    		 38
    		 216
    		 150
    		 69.44%
    2023 216
    		 31
    		 27
    		 212
    		 137
    		 64.62%
    2024 229
    		 42
    		 25
    		 212 131
    		 61.79%
    2025 229 42 25 212 131 61.79%
    2026 200
    		 21
    		 35
    		 214
    		 160
    		 74.77%
    Santa Clara University School of LawBar Exam Pass Rate Trends (2018-2026) Chart
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