University of San Francisco School of Law Acceptance Rate, Requirements, and Deadlines

42.38% University of San Francisco School of Law Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at University of San Francisco School of Law is 42.38% for the 2025-2026 admission. 2,100 students applied and 890 are accepted. Of the accepted students, 198 students finally enrolled into the school and the yield is 22.25%.
You can check acceptance rate trends with number of applicants at University of San Francisco School of Law Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate Comparison for University of San Francisco School of Law

Compared to law schools in U.S., University of San Francisco School of Law's acceptance rate is slightly higher than the average rate of 36%. Compared to law schools in California, University of San Francisco School of Law's acceptance rate is much higher than the average rate of 28%.
You can compare University of San Francisco School of Law with law schools that have similar acceptance rate between 40% and 50%
University of San Francisco School of Law Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateYieldFirst-Year EnrollTotal Enroll
University of San Francisco School of Law42.38%22.25%198671
All Law Schools36.09%33.15%213737
Public34.52%34.44%184668
Private37.29%32.17%236791
California Law Schools28%28.18%238836
Public18.07%31.02%287959
Private31.51%27.09%219789
University of San Francisco School of Law Acceptance Rate Chart

2026 LSAT Scores and GPA

The LSAT score at University of San Francisco School of Law is 155 and GPA is 3.47 over 198 enrolled students for the academic year 2025-2026.
Compared to law schools in U.S., University of San Francisco School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 160. Compared to law schools in California, University of San Francisco School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 162.
You can compare University of San Francisco School of Law with law schools that have similar LSAT score between 155 and 160
The 75th percentile of LSAT score is 157 and the 25th percentile is 152. The 75th percentile of GPA is 3.61 and the 25th percentile is 3.09.
LSAT ScoresGPA
University of San Francisco School of Law1553.47
All Law Schools1603.65
Public1603.69
Private1593.62
California Law Schools1623.68
Public1673.82
Private1603.63
University of San Francisco School of Law LSAT score & GPA Comparison Chart
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University of San Francisco School of Law LSAT score Trends Chart Chart
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
20212.943.323.58
20223.013.333.6
20233.043.423.64
20243.093.463.67
20253.093.393.61
20263.163.473.68
University of San Francisco School of Law GPA Trends Chart Chart
Data Source: ABA Statistics

Application timeline & Requirements

For 2026 fall term class, the application deadline at University of San Francisco School of Law is April 15, 2026 (Priority 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. Especially, to apply scholarship by school or government, the application must be submitted by the priority deadline, April 15, 2026. Check detailed explanation about application time line at University of San Francisco School of Law' application process page.
The items in following table are the required items to University of San Francisco School of Law 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.
Priority Deadline2026-04-15
Admission Contact
Phone415-422-6586
Emaillawadmissions@usfca.edu
General Admission Informationhttps://www.usfca.edu/law/admissions/jd
Application Requirementshttps://www.usfca.edu/law/admissions/jd/application-requirements
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.
Personal Statement
  • Discuss any matters relevant to your ability to succeed in law school.
Transcripts
    Two Letters Of Recommendation
    • Limit up to 3 or 4 letters, in general
    • May require right of access to recommendations.
    Résumé
    • Describe your academic, extracurricular and professional activities.
    LSAT Scores
    • Official LSAT Score, usually no older than 5 years
    • GRE may be not accepted.
    Diversity Statement Or Essay (Optional)
    • Optional. Describe how your background or experiences will contribute to or enhance the diversity of the law school community.
    Character And Fitness
    • Disclosure for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction.