Syracuse University College of Law Acceptance Rate, Requirements, and Deadlines

34.59% Syracuse University College of Law Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Syracuse University College of Law is 34.59% for the 2025-2026 admission. 2,752 students applied and 952 are accepted. Of the accepted students, 268 students finally enrolled into the school and the yield is 27.94%.
You can check acceptance rate trends with number of applicants at Syracuse University College of Law Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate Comparison for Syracuse University College of Law

Compared to law schools in U.S., Syracuse University College of Law's acceptance rate is similar to the average rate of 36%. Compared to law schools in New York, Syracuse University College of Law's acceptance rate is similar to the average rate of 33%.
You can compare Syracuse University College of Law with law schools that have similar acceptance rate between 30% and 40%
Syracuse University College of Law Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateYieldFirst-Year EnrollTotal Enroll
Syracuse University College of Law34.59%27.94%268793
All Law Schools36.09%33.15%213737
Public34.52%34.44%184668
Private37.29%32.17%236791
New York Law Schools33%29.60%2981,046
Public35.51%35.62%188807
Private32.48%28.74%3141,080
Syracuse University College of Law Acceptance Rate Chart

2026 LSAT Scores and GPA

The LSAT score at Syracuse University College of Law is 158 and GPA is 3.60 over 268 enrolled students for the academic year 2025-2026.
Compared to law schools in U.S., Syracuse University College of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 160. Compared to law schools in New York, Syracuse University College of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 161.
You can compare Syracuse University College of Law with law schools that have similar LSAT score between 155 and 160
The 75th percentile of LSAT score is 161 and the 25th percentile is 151. The 75th percentile of GPA is 3.83 and the 25th percentile is 3.28.
16 matriculated applicants, 5.97% of first-year students, submitted GRE score and you can check the score below by test subject.
LSAT ScoresGPA
Syracuse University College of Law1583.60
All Law Schools1603.65
Public1603.69
Private1593.62
New York Law Schools1613.68
Public1563.63
Private1623.69
Syracuse University College of Law LSAT score & GPA Comparison Chart
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
2021152155157
2022154157160
2023154157160
2024154157160
2025151158161
2026154158160
Syracuse University College of Law LSAT score Trends Chart Chart
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
20213.113.533.73
20223.193.513.72
20233.223.563.74
20243.13.583.8
20253.283.623.83
20263.183.63.77
Syracuse University College of Law GPA Trends Chart Chart
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
Number of Submitters16
Verbal157161164
Quantitative152157164
Analytical Writing4.04.05.0
Data Source: ABA Statistics

Application timeline & Requirements

For 2026 fall term class, the application deadline at Syracuse University College of Law is July 15, 2026 (Final 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, July 15, 2026. Check detailed explanation about application time line at Syracuse University College of Law' application process page.
The items in following table are the required items to Syracuse University College 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 Deadline2026-03-15
Final Deadline2026-07-15
Early Decision Deadline2026-01-15
Admission Contact
Phone315-443-1962
Emaillawadmissions@syr.edu
General Admission Informationhttp://law.syr.edu/admissions/
Application Requirementshttp://law.syr.edu/admissions/jd-admissions/apply-for-admission/
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
    Two 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.
    Personal Statement
    • Discuss any matters relevant to your ability to succeed in law school.