Analyzing trends in LSAT scores and GPA requirements for Columbia Law School, by school type and enrollment status
Over the past decade, at Columbia Law School, median LSAT scores have generally increased, indicating heightened competition among applicants. Similarly, GPA requirements have trended upward, reflecting shifts in academic standards and applicant profiles.
This section tracks LSAT scores across the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentiles for all students at Columbia Law School. In 2016, the median LSAT score (50th percentile) was approximately 171, with the 25th percentile at 168 and the 75th percentile at 173. By 2026, the median LSAT score had increased to 173, reflecting increased academic competition.
| Year | 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 168 | 171 | 173 |
| 2017 | 168 | 172 +1 | 174 +1 |
| 2018 | 169 +1 | 171 -1 | 173 -1 |
| 2019 | 170 +1 | 172 +1 | 174 +1 |
| 2020 | 169 -1 | 172 | 173 -1 |
| 2021 | 169 | 172 | 173 |
| 2022 | 172 +3 | 174 +2 | 176 +3 |
| 2023 | 171 -1 | 173 -1 | 175 -1 |
| 2024 | 169 -2 | 173 | 175 |
| 2025 | 170 +1 | 173 | 175 |
| 2026 | 169 -1 | 173 | 175 |
GPA requirements at Columbia Law School have shifted significantly over the past decade, reflecting evolving standards in law school admissions. This section tracks GPA across the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentiles for all students.
In 2016, the median GPA (50th percentile) was approximately 3.7, with the 25th percentile at 3.59 and the 75th percentile at 3.81. By 2026, the median GPA had increased to 3.92, reflecting higher academic standards.
| Year | 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3.59 | 3.7 | 3.81 |
| 2017 | 3.56 -0.03 | 3.7 | 3.81 |
| 2018 | 3.56 | 3.7 | 3.8 -0.01 |
| 2019 | 3.63 +0.07 | 3.75 +0.05 | 3.84 +0.04 |
| 2020 | 3.69 +0.06 | 3.8 +0.05 | 3.89 +0.05 |
| 2021 | 3.72 +0.03 | 3.82 +0.02 | 3.91 +0.02 |
| 2022 | 3.75 +0.03 | 3.84 +0.02 | 3.92 +0.01 |
| 2023 | 3.78 +0.03 | 3.87 +0.03 | 3.95 +0.03 |
| 2024 | 3.81 +0.03 | 3.9 +0.03 | 3.97 +0.02 |
| 2025 | 3.81 | 3.9 | 3.96 -0.01 |
| 2026 | 3.85 +0.04 | 3.92 +0.02 | 3.98 +0.02 |
