University at Buffalo Law School Class Profiles by Year

    SUNY Buffalo Law Tuition, Admission, and Enrollment Trends from 2016 to 2026

    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 2026
    YearTuition & FeesLSAT Score GPAAcceptance RateYield EnrollmentBar Exam Pass Rate
    2015-16 $43,927
    ($26,037)    		 154 3.44 51.66% 27.43% 703 -
    2016-17 $45,007
    ($26,997)
    		 154 3.42
    		 50.96%
    		 27.67%
    		 512
    		 -
    2017-18 $45,249
    ($27,979)
    		 154 3.53
    		 54.84%
    		 33.41%
    		 459
    		 70%
    2018-19 $45,286
    ($28,016)
    		 153
    		 3.41
    		 57.91%
    		 30.64%
    		 446
    		 75.69%
    2019-20 $32,165
    ($28,075)
    		 154
    		 3.49
    		 46.80%
    		 34.08%
    		 467
    		 71.74%
    2020-21 $32,370
    ($28,280)
    		 155
    		 3.52
    		 44.87%
    		 38.82%
    		 536
    		 78.99%
    2021-22 $33,328
    ($28,488)
    		 156
    		 3.58
    		 38.66%
    		 36.88%
    		 472
    		 73.13%
    2022-23 $34,867
    ($30,027)
    		 156 3.61
    		 44.04%
    		 34.11%
    		 828
    		 71.85%
    2023-24 $34,238
    ($29,248)
    		 156 3.72
    		 41.08%
    		 36.39%
    		 823
    		 81.05%
    2024-25 $34,690
    ($29,390)
    		 156 3.71
    		 44.75%
    		 39.35%
    		 882
    		 81.05%
    2025-26 $35,420
    ($29,750)
    		 157
    		 3.71 42.37%
    		 39.37%
    		 919
    		 85.71%

    LSAT Score from 2016 to 2026

    The 2026 LSAT score at University at Buffalo Law School is 157. The LSAT score is 1 point higher than last year's score. Compared to the LSAT score 10 years ago, this year's score is 3 points higher.
    The following table and chart visualize the changes of LSAT scores at University at Buffalo Law Schoolfrom 2016 to 2026.
    SUNY Buffalo Law LSAT Scores Changes (2016-2026)
    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
    2025 153 156 159
    2026 155
    		 157
    		 161
    University at Buffalo Law School LSAT score Trends (2016-2026) Chart

    GPA Trends from 2016 to 2026

    The 2026 GPA at University at Buffalo Law School is 3.71. The GPA is 0.01 points lower than last year's GPA. Compared to the GPA 10 years ago, this year's GPA is 0.27 points higher.
    The following table and chart visualize the changes of GPAs at University at Buffalo Law Schoolfrom 2016 to 2026.
    SUNY Buffalo Law GPA Changes (2016-2026)
    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
    2025 3.44
    		 3.71
    		 3.87
    2026 3.51
    		 3.71
    		 3.88
    University at Buffalo Law School GPA Trends (2016-2026) Chart

    Changes in Acceptance Rate from 2016 to 2026

    The 2026 acceptance rate at University at Buffalo Law School is 42.37%. The acceptance rate is 1.295 percents higher than last year's rate. Compared to the rate 10 years ago, this year's rate is 9.288 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 2026.
    SUNY Buffalo Law Acceptance Rate and First-year Enrollment Changes (2016-2026)
    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%
    2025 829
    		 371
    		 146
    		 44.75%
    		 39.35%
    2026 977
    		 414
    		 163
    		 42.37%
    		 39.37%
    University at Buffalo Law School Acceptance Rate Trends (2016-2026) Chart

    Tuition Increase from 2016 to 2027

    The SUNY Buffalo Law's 2027 tuition & fees is $29,750 for in-state and $36,060 for out-of-state students, which is $640 (1.81%) higher than last year's tuition. Compared to the amount 11 years ago, this year's tuition is $7,867 (17.91%) lower.
    The following table and chart visualize the increase of tuition & fees at University at Buffalo Law School from 2016 to 2027.
    SUNY Buffalo Law Tuition Changes (2016-2027)
    YearIn-StateOut-of-State
    2016$26,037$43,927
    2017$26,997$45,007
    2018$27,979$45,249
    2019$28,016$45,286
    2020$28,075$32,165
    2021$28,280$32,370
    2022$28,488$33,328
    2023$30,027$34,867
    2024$29,248$34,238
    2025$29,390$34,690
    2026$29,750$35,420
    2027$29,750$36,060
    University at Buffalo Law School Tuition & Fees Trends (2016-2027) Chart

    Enrollment Changes from 2016 to 2026

    In the academic year 2025-2026, a total of 919 students enrolled in University at Buffalo Law School, including J.D. and Non-J.D. programs. 430 students joined in J.D. program and 489 students enrolled in Non-J.D. program.
    The SUNY Buffalo Law's enrollment size grew by 30.73% since 2016 from 703 to 919 students.
    The following table and chart show the enrollment by J.D. and Non-JD program at University at Buffalo Law Schoolfrom 2016 to 2026.
    SUNY Buffalo Law JD and Non-JD Enrollment Trends (2016-2026)
    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
    2025 412
    		 470
    		 882
    2026 430
    		 489
    		 919
    University at Buffalo Law SchoolEnrollment Trends (2016-2026) Chart

    Bar exam pass rate from 2018 to 2026

    The 2026 bar exam pass rate of University at Buffalo Law School is 86%. 154 graduates took the exam first-time and 132 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 2026.
    SUNY Buffalo Law Bar Exam Pass Rate Changes (2018-2026)
    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%
    2025 157 13 17 153 124 81.05%
    2026 154
    		 13 21
    		 154
    		 132
    		 85.71%
    University at Buffalo Law SchoolBar Exam Pass Rate Trends (2018-2026) Chart
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