Analyzing trends in LSAT scores and GPA requirements for Penn State Law, by school type and enrollment status
Over the past decade, at Penn State Law, median LSAT scores have generally decreased, suggesting a more accessible admissions landscape. 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 Penn State Law. In 2016, the median LSAT score (50th percentile) was approximately 158, with the 25th percentile at 152 and the 75th percentile at 159. By 2025, the median LSAT score had decreased to 155, reflecting decreased academic competition.
| Year | 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 152 | 158 | 159 |
| 2017 | 156 +4 | 158 | 159 |
| 2018 | 154 -2 | 158 | 159 |
| 2019 | 155 +1 | 159 +1 | 160 +1 |
| 2020 | 153 -2 | 160 +1 | 161 +1 |
| 2021 | 155 +2 | 160 | 162 +1 |
| 2022 | 155 | 162 +2 | 163 +1 |
| 2023 | 156 +1 | 162 | 163 |
| 2024 | 157 +1 | 161 -1 | 163 |
| 2025 | 152 -5 | 155 -6 | 158 -5 |
GPA requirements at Penn State Law 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 3.58, with the 25th percentile at 3.15 and the 75th percentile at 3.73. By 2025, the median GPA had increased to 3.71, reflecting higher academic standards.
| Year | 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3.15 | 3.58 | 3.73 |
| 2017 | 3.15 | 3.47 -0.11 | 3.69 -0.04 |
| 2018 | 3.2 +0.05 | 3.54 +0.07 | 3.71 +0.02 |
| 2019 | 3.32 +0.12 | 3.58 +0.04 | 3.74 +0.03 |
| 2020 | 3.34 +0.02 | 3.65 +0.07 | 3.8 +0.06 |
| 2021 | 3.36 +0.02 | 3.72 +0.07 | 3.83 +0.03 |
| 2022 | 3.4 +0.04 | 3.76 +0.04 | 3.9 +0.07 |
| 2023 | 3.39 -0.01 | 3.72 -0.04 | 3.86 -0.04 |
| 2024 | 3.62 +0.23 | 3.77 +0.05 | 3.9 +0.04 |
| 2025 | 3.5 -0.12 | 3.71 -0.06 | 3.83 -0.07 |