Analyzing trends in LSAT scores and GPA requirements for University of Pittsburgh Law School, by school type and enrollment status
Over the past decade, at University of Pittsburgh 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 University of Pittsburgh Law School. In 2016, the median LSAT score (50th percentile) was approximately 156, with the 25th percentile at 153 and the 75th percentile at 159. By 2026, the median LSAT score had increased to 160, reflecting increased academic competition.
| Year | 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 153 | 156 | 159 |
| 2017 | 152 -1 | 156 | 159 |
| 2018 | 152 | 156 | 158 -1 |
| 2019 | 154 +2 | 157 +1 | 159 +1 |
| 2020 | 155 +1 | 158 +1 | 160 +1 |
| 2021 | 155 | 159 +1 | 161 +1 |
| 2022 | 158 +3 | 160 +1 | 162 +1 |
| 2023 | 159 +1 | 161 +1 | 163 +1 |
| 2024 | 157 -2 | 160 -1 | 163 |
| 2025 | 156 -1 | 159 -1 | 162 -1 |
| 2026 | 158 +2 | 160 +1 | 163 +1 |
GPA requirements at University of Pittsburgh 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 3.36, with the 25th percentile at 3.03 and the 75th percentile at 3.63. By 2026, the median GPA had increased to 3.54, reflecting higher academic standards.
| Year | 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3.03 | 3.36 | 3.63 |
| 2017 | 3.12 +0.09 | 3.42 +0.06 | 3.64 +0.01 |
| 2018 | 3.11 -0.01 | 3.42 | 3.62 -0.02 |
| 2019 | 3.09 -0.02 | 3.39 -0.03 | 3.6 -0.02 |
| 2020 | 3.22 +0.13 | 3.49 +0.1 | 3.71 +0.11 |
| 2021 | 3.22 | 3.51 +0.02 | 3.76 +0.05 |
| 2022 | 3.22 | 3.51 | 3.75 -0.01 |
| 2023 | 3.25 +0.03 | 3.55 +0.04 | 3.75 |
| 2024 | 3.3 +0.05 | 3.56 +0.01 | 3.73 -0.02 |
| 2025 | 3.28 -0.02 | 3.56 | 3.79 +0.06 |
| 2026 | 3.26 -0.02 | 3.54 -0.02 | 3.74 -0.05 |
