University at Buffalo Law School Class Profiles by Year

    SUNY Buffalo Law Tuition, Admission, and Enrollment Trends from 2016 to 2024

    The following table shows SUNY Buffalo Law's class profiles by year. The green or red colored numbers indicate changes in value or percentage for each subject compared to previous year.
    University at Buffalo Law School Class Profiles From 2016 to 2024
    YearTuition & FeesLSAT Score GPAAcceptance RateYield EnrollmentBar Exam Pass Rate
    2015-2016 $45,007
    ($26,997)    		 154 3.44 51.66% 27.43% 703 -
    2016-2017 $45,249
    ($27,979)
    		 154 3.42
    		 50.96%
    		 27.67%
    		 512
    		 -
    2017-2018 $45,286
    ($28,016)
    		 154 3.53
    		 54.84%
    		 33.41%
    		 459
    		 70%
    2018-2019 $32,165
    ($28,075)
    		 153
    		 3.41
    		 57.91%
    		 30.64%
    		 446
    		 75.69%
    2019-2020 $32,370
    ($28,280)
    		 154
    		 3.49
    		 46.80%
    		 34.08%
    		 467
    		 71.74%
    2020-2021 $32,428
    ($28,338)
    		 155
    		 3.52
    		 44.87%
    		 38.82%
    		 536
    		 78.99%
    2021-2022 $33,328
    ($28,488)
    		 156
    		 3.58
    		 38.66%
    		 36.88%
    		 472
    		 73.13%
    2022-2023 $33,328
    ($28,488)
    		 156 3.61
    		 44.04%
    		 34.11%
    		 828
    		 71.85%
    2023-2024 $33,550
    ($28,710)
    		 156 3.72
    		 41.08%
    		 36.39%
    		 823
    		 81.05%

    LSAT Score from 2016 to 2024

    The 2023 LSAT score at University at Buffalo Law School is 156. The LSAT score is same as last year's score. Compared to the LSAT score 8 years ago, this year's score is 2 points higher.
    The following table and chart visualize the changes of LSAT scores at University at Buffalo Law Schoolfrom 2016 to 2023.
    SUNY Buffalo Law LSAT Scores Changes (2016-2024)
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    2016 151 154 157
    2017 150
    		 154 157
    2018 150 154 156
    2019 150 153
    		 156
    2020 151
    		 154
    		 157
    2021 152
    		 155
    		 158
    2022 153
    		 156
    		 159
    2023 153 156 159
    2024 153 156 159
    University at Buffalo Law School LSAT score Trends (2016-2024) Chart

    GPA Trends from 2016 to 2024

    The 2023 GPA at University at Buffalo Law School is 3.72. The GPA is 0.14 points higher than last year's GPA. Compared to the GPA 8 years ago, this year's GPA is 0.28 points higher.
    The following table and chart visualize the changes of GPAs at University at Buffalo Law Schoolfrom 2016 to 2023.
    SUNY Buffalo Law GPA Changes (2016-2024)
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    2016 3.21 3.44 3.66
    2017 3.13
    		 3.42
    		 3.7
    2018 3.22
    		 3.53
    		 3.72
    2019 3.15
    		 3.41
    		 3.64
    2020 3.19
    		 3.49
    		 3.75
    2021 3.25
    		 3.52
    		 3.75
    2022 3.35
    		 3.58
    		 3.78
    2023 3.41
    		 3.61
    		 3.79
    2024 3.48
    		 3.72
    		 3.89
    University at Buffalo Law School GPA Trends (2016-2024) Chart

    Changes in Acceptance Rate from 2016 to 2024

    The 2023 acceptance rate at University at Buffalo Law School is 41.08%. The acceptance rate is 2.420 percents higher than last year's rate. Compared to the rate 8 years ago, this year's rate is 10.578 percents lower.
    The following table and chart visualize the changes of acceptance rate, yield, and number of applicants at University at Buffalo Law Schoolfrom 2016 to 2023.
    SUNY Buffalo Law Acceptance Rate and First-year Enrollment Changes (2016-2024)
    YearApplicantsAdmittedEnrolled Acceptance RateYield
    2016 995 514 141 51.66% 27.43%
    2017 993
    		 506
    		 140
    		 50.96%
    		 27.67%
    2018 775
    		 425
    		 142
    		 54.84%
    		 33.41%
    2019 834
    		 483
    		 148
    		 57.91%
    		 30.64%
    2020 859
    		 402
    		 137
    		 46.80%
    		 34.08%
    2021 907
    		 407
    		 158
    		 44.87%
    		 38.82%
    2022 1,045
    		 404
    		 149
    		 38.66%
    		 36.88%
    2023 872
    		 384
    		 131
    		 44.04%
    		 34.11%
    2024 930
    		 382
    		 139
    		 41.08%
    		 36.39%
    University at Buffalo Law School Acceptance Rate Trends (2016-2024) Chart

    Tuition Increase from 2016 to 2024

    The SUNY Buffalo Law's 2024 tuition & fees is $28,710 for in-state and $33,550 for out-of-state students, which is $222 (0.67%) higher than last year's tuition. Compared to the amount 9 years ago, this year's tuition is $11,457 (25.46%) lower.
    The following table and chart visualize the increase of tuition & fees at University at Buffalo Law School from 2016 to 2024.
    SUNY Buffalo Law Tuition Changes (2016-2024)
    YearIn-StateOut-of-State
    2016$26,997$45,007
    2017$27,979$45,249
    2018$28,016$45,286
    2019$28,075$32,165
    2020$28,280$32,370
    2021$28,338$32,428
    2022$28,488$33,328
    2023$28,488$33,328
    2024$28,710$33,550
    University at Buffalo Law School Tuition & Fees Trends (2016-2024) Chart

    Enrollment Changes from 2016 to 2024

    In the academic year 2023-2024, a total of 823 students enrolled in University at Buffalo Law School, including J.D. and Non-J.D. programs. 434 students joined in J.D. program and 389 students enrolled in Non-J.D. program.
    The SUNY Buffalo Law's enrollment size grew by 17.07% since 2016 from 703 to 823 students.
    The following table and chart show the enrollment by J.D. and Non-JD program at University at Buffalo Law Schoolfrom 2016 to 2024.
    SUNY Buffalo Law JD and Non-JD Enrollment Trends (2016-2024)
    YearJ.D. EnrollmentNon-J.D. EnrollmentTotal Enrollment
    2016 694 9 703
    2017 499
    		 13
    		 512
    2018 455
    		 4
    		 459
    2019 441
    		 5
    		 446
    2020 431
    		 36
    		 467
    2021 444
    		 92
    		 536
    2022 465
    		 7
    		 472
    2023 462
    		 366
    		 828
    2024 434
    		 389
    		 823
    University at Buffalo Law SchoolEnrollment Trends (2016-2024) Chart

    Bar exam pass rate from 2018 to 2023

    The 2023 bar exam pass rate of University at Buffalo Law School is 81%. 153 graduates took the exam first-time and 124 passed the exam.
    The following table and chart show the changes of bar exam pass rate for University at Buffalo Law Schoolgraduates from 2018 to 2023.
    SUNY Buffalo Law Bar Exam Pass Rate Changes (2018-2024)
    YearTotal GraduatesNot Take ExamPrior/Early Exam TakersTotal Exam TakersExam PassersPass Rate
    2018 188 10 1 180 126 70.00%
    2019 149
    		 11
    		 5
    		 144
    		 109
    		 75.69%
    2020 135
    		 9
    		 12
    		 138
    		 99
    		 71.74%
    2021 144
    		 8
    		 13
    		 138 109
    		 78.99%
    2022 139
    		 14
    		 15
    		 134
    		 98
    		 73.13%
    2023 133
    		 11
    		 13
    		 135
    		 97
    		 71.85%
    2024 157
    		 13
    		 17
    		 153
    		 124
    		 81.05%
    University at Buffalo Law SchoolBar Exam Pass Rate Trends (2018-2024) Chart
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