Analyzing trends in LSAT scores and GPA requirements for Notre Dame Law School, by school type and enrollment status
Over the past decade, at Notre Dame 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 Notre Dame Law School. In 2016, the median LSAT score (50th percentile) was approximately 164, with the 25th percentile at 161 and the 75th percentile at 165. By 2026, the median LSAT score had increased to 170, reflecting increased academic competition.
| Year | 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 161 | 164 | 165 |
| 2017 | 158 -3 | 164 | 165 |
| 2018 | 157 -1 | 164 | 165 |
| 2019 | 159 +2 | 165 +1 | 166 +1 |
| 2020 | 160 +1 | 165 | 166 |
| 2021 | 161 +1 | 167 +2 | 168 +2 |
| 2022 | 162 +1 | 168 +1 | 170 +2 |
| 2023 | 163 +1 | 168 | 170 |
| 2024 | 164 +1 | 169 +1 | 170 |
| 2025 | 164 | 169 | 170 |
| 2026 | 166 +2 | 170 +1 | 171 +1 |
GPA requirements at Notre Dame 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 3.66, with the 25th percentile at 3.47 and the 75th percentile at 3.79. By 2026, the median GPA had increased to 3.89, reflecting higher academic standards.
| Year | 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3.47 | 3.66 | 3.79 |
| 2017 | 3.41 -0.06 | 3.71 +0.05 | 3.82 +0.03 |
| 2018 | 3.51 +0.1 | 3.73 +0.02 | 3.83 +0.01 |
| 2019 | 3.49 -0.02 | 3.71 -0.02 | 3.89 +0.06 |
| 2020 | 3.5 +0.01 | 3.74 +0.03 | 3.87 -0.02 |
| 2021 | 3.34 -0.16 | 3.75 +0.01 | 3.88 +0.01 |
| 2022 | 3.52 +0.18 | 3.77 +0.02 | 3.85 -0.03 |
| 2023 | 3.65 +0.13 | 3.81 +0.04 | 3.89 +0.04 |
| 2024 | 3.67 +0.02 | 3.83 +0.02 | 3.92 +0.03 |
| 2025 | 3.74 +0.07 | 3.85 +0.02 | 3.92 |
| 2026 | 3.78 +0.04 | 3.89 +0.04 | 3.95 +0.03 |
