University at Buffalo Law School Acceptance Rate, Requirements, and Deadlines

    41.08% University at Buffalo Law School Acceptance Rate

    The acceptance rate at University at Buffalo Law School is 41.08% for the academic year 2023-2024. 930 students applied and 382 are accepted. Of the accepted students, 139 students finally enrolled into the school and the yield is 36.39%.

    Acceptance Rate Comparison for University at Buffalo Law School

    Compared to law schools in U.S., University at Buffalo Law School's acceptance rate is similar to the average rate of 42%. Compared to law schools in New York, University at Buffalo Law School's acceptance rate is similar to the average rate of 40%.
    You can compare University at Buffalo Law School with law schools that have similar acceptance rate between 40% and 50%
    University at Buffalo Law School Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
    Acceptance RateYieldFirst-Year EnrollTotal Enroll
    University at Buffalo Law School41.08%36.39%139823
    All Law Schools42.35%31.09%187714
    Public41.36%31.47%161636
    Private43.11%30.79%207774
    New York Law Schools40%28.32%2721,011
    Public40.49%34.70%173749
    Private40.31%27.41%2871,049
    University at Buffalo Law School Acceptance Rate Chart

    2024 LSAT Scores and GPA

    The LSAT score at University at Buffalo Law School is 156 and GPA is 3.72 over 139 enrolled students for the academic year 2023-2024.
    Compared to law schools in U.S., University at Buffalo Law School' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 159. Compared to law schools in New York, University at Buffalo Law School' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 160.
    You can compare University at Buffalo Law School with law schools that have similar LSAT score between 155 and 160
    The 75th percentile of LSAT score is 159 and the 25th percentile is 153. The 75th percentile of GPA is 3.79 and the 25th percentile is 3.41.
    10 matriculated applicants, 7.19% of first-year students, submitted GRE score and you can check the score below by test subject.
    LSAT ScoresGPA
    University at Buffalo Law School1563.72
    All Law Schools1593.61
    Public1593.64
    Private1583.58
    New York Law Schools1603.63
    Public1553.59
    Private1613.64
    University at Buffalo Law School LSAT score & GPA Comparison Chart
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    2019150153156
    2020151154157
    2021152155158
    2022153156159
    2023153156159
    2024153156159
    University at Buffalo Law School LSAT score Trends Chart Chart
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    20193.153.413.64
    20203.193.493.75
    20213.253.523.75
    20223.353.583.78
    20233.413.613.79
    20243.483.723.89
    University at Buffalo Law School GPA Trends Chart Chart
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    Number of Submitters10
    Verbal157158162
    Quantitative150153156
    Analytical Writing455
    Data Source: ABA Statistics

    Application timeline & Requirements

    For 2024 fall term class, the application deadline at University at Buffalo Law School is March 1, 2024 (Regular Decision 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. Check detailed explanation about application time line at University at Buffalo Law School' application process page.
    The items in following table are the required items to University at Buffalo Law School 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.
    Application Open2023-09-01
    Early Decision Deadline2023-11-15
    Regular Decision Deadline2024-03-01
    Admission Contact
    Phone716-645-2907
    Emaillaw-admissions@buffalo.edu
    General Admission Informationhttps://www.law.buffalo.edu/admissions.html
    Application Requirementshttps://www.law.buffalo.edu/admissions/apply-to-law-school.html
    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
      Letters Of Recommendation
      • Limit up to 3 or 4 letters, in general
      • May require right of access to recommendations.
      Personal Statement
      • Discuss any matters relevant to your ability to succeed in law school.
      Résumé
      • Describe your academic, extracurricular and professional activities.
      Character And Fitness
      • Disclosure for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction.
      Data Source: https://www.law.buffalo.edu/admissions/apply-to-law-school.html
      Articles to Prepare for Law School Admission