We put all schools on one chart, and then show the change in the 25th percentile LSAT for each school's entering class between 2010 and 2014. The purple marker shows the 25th percentile LSAT score in 2010. This chart demonstrates that not all changes in LSAT score are the same. Explain More About This Chart
| Risk Band | LSAT | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | Percentile | |
| Minimal Risk | 156-180 | ≥ 67.4 |
| Low Risk | 153-155 | 55.6 - 63.9 |
| Modest Risk | 150-152 | 44.3 - 52.5 |
| High Risk | 147-149 | 33 - 40.3 |
| Very High Risk | 145-146 | 26.1 - 29.5 |
| Extreme Risk | 120-144 | ≤ 22.9 |
These charts (one chart for each group) have three parts:
1. LSAT Distribution: The shaded blue area shows the distribution of LSAT scores for all people who took the LSAT during the last three years. LSAT scores range from 120 to 180. A student scoring 120 is in the 0 percentile because the student scored better than 0% of test-takers. A student scoring a 180 is in the 99.9 percentile because the student scored better than 99.9% of test-takers. A student scoring a 160 is in the 80.4 percentile because the student scored better than 80.4% of test-takers. You can hover over the blue outline to see a tooltip for all each LSAT/percentile combinations.
2. Black and Green Bars: Each school has a bar. The start point for each bar, a purple marker, is the school's 25th percentile LSAT score for students who entered in 2010. The end point is the 25th percentile LSAT score for students who entered in 2014. If the 25th percentile went up, the bar is green. If it went down, the bar is black. If the score is the same, there is only a purple marker (no bar). You can hover over the bar (or marker) to see the school and how its 25th percentile LSAT score has changed.
3. Risk Overlays: We highlight the three highest risk areas, from high to extreme. Using these indicators, you can see which schools' bottom quartile students are most likely to struggle on the bar exam.
This table shows the total number of schools at each Risk Level, which is based on students who entered in 2014, .
| Risk Level by 25th Percentile LSAT Scores, 2014 Entering Class | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extreme Risk | Very High Risk | High Risk | Serious Risk | Other Schools | Modest Risk | Low Risk | Minimal Risk | |
| All Schools | 26 | 19 | 30 | 75 | 123 | 41 | 31 | 51 |
Read this chart across each row. For example, the 198 schools in the All Schools group, 75 schools are "Serious Risk" and 123 schools are not (based on students who entered in 2014).
Because LSAT scores follow a roughly normal distribution, it's difficult to compare raw score changes. On the following table, we show decline by percentile to illustrate how some declines were steeper than they first appear. The charts on the "Group-Component Charts" tab show how the meaning of the drop also depends on where a school started when assessing school admissions decisions.
| Average Decline Between 2010 and 2014 |
LSAT - 25th 2010 |
LSAT - 25th 2014 |
LSAT Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools 198 schools |
-11.3 percentile | 154.4 | 151.9 | -2.5 points |
Read this chart across each row. For example, the 198 schools in the All Schools group had a decline of 11.3 percentile for the 25th Percentile LSAT from 2010 to 2014.
The top half of both charts — in purple — shows how law schools are concentrated within a risk category based on students who entered in 2010. The bottom half of both charts — in black — reflect today, the students who entered in 2014.
Hover over a risk category (x-axis) to see the full breakdown. Looking at the first chart, for example, hover over the "High Risk" column. In 2010 there were 22 schools that qualified as "High Risk" based on 25th Percentile LSAT. However, in 2014 there are 30 schools that qualify as "High Risk."
Note the schools that reduced class size to keep admissions credentials steady, as well as the schools that drastically (and dangerously) cut standards in order to ensure enrollment did not drop so far that the school could not operate.
| School | State | 2010 Entering Class | 2014 Entering Class | Change | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enr. | 25th Percentile LSAT | Enr. | 25th Percentile LSAT | Enr. | 25th Percentile LSAT | ||||||
| Score (%ile Rank) |
Risk Band | Score (%ile Rank) |
Risk Band | Score | %ile | Risk Band | |||||
| North Carolina Central Universitynccu, nc central | NC | 206 | 143 (20.5) | Extreme | 199 | 141 (15.2) | Extreme | -3.4% | 2 | -5.3 | |
| Southern University Law Centersouthern | LA | 320 | 143 (20.5) | Extreme | 196 | 142 (17.8) | Extreme | -38.8% | 1 | -2.7 | |
| Florida A&M Universityfamu | FL | 288 | 144 (22.9) | Extreme | 152 | 144 (22.9) | Extreme | -47.2% | 0 | -0 | |
| Western Michigan University - Cooley Law Schoolcooley, wmu | MI | 1583 | 144 (22.9) | Extreme | 445 | 141 (15.2) | Extreme | -71.9% | 3 | -7.7 | |
| Texas Southern Universitytexassouthern, tsu, marshall | TX | 212 | 145 (26.1) | Very High | 166 | 143 (20.5) | Extreme | -21.7% | 2 | -5.6 | |
| Appalachian School of Lawappalachian | VA | 127 | 146 (29.5) | Very High | 48 | 141 (15.2) | Extreme | -62.2% | 5 | -14.3 | |
| Florida Coastal School of Lawfloridacoastal, infilaw | FL | 808 | 146 (29.5) | Very High | 424 | 140 (13.4) | Extreme | -47.5% | 6 | -16.1 | |
| University of Detroit Mercydetroit-mercy | MI | 257 | 146 (29.5) | Very High | 199 | 148 (36.3) | High | -22.6% | 2 | 6.8 | |
| Ave Maria School of Lawavemaria | FL | 203 | 147 (33) | High | 112 | 139 (11.4) | Extreme | -44.8% | 8 | -21.6 | |
| Mississippi Collegemississippicollege | MS | 212 | 147 (33) | High | 151 | 144 (22.9) | Extreme | -28.8% | 3 | -10.1 | |
| Valparaiso Universityvalparaiso, valpo | IN | 207 | 147 (33) | High | 174 | 141 (15.2) | Extreme | -15.9% | 6 | -17.8 | |
| Charlotte School of Lawcharlotte, infilaw, csol | NC | 468 | 148 (36.3) | High | 446 | 138 (9.6) | Extreme | -4.7% | 10 | -26.7 | |
| Faulkner Universityfaulkner, jones | AL | 145 | 148 (36.3) | High | 113 | 142 (17.8) | Extreme | -22.1% | 6 | -18.5 | |
| Liberty Universityliberty | VA | 135 | 148 (36.3) | High | 84 | 148 (36.3) | High | -37.8% | 0 | -0 | |
| Nova Southeastern Universitynova, broad | FL | 386 | 148 (36.3) | High | 262 | 146 (29.5) | Very High | -32.1% | 2 | -6.8 | |
| Arizona Summit Law Schoolarizonasummit, phoenix, infilaw | AZ | 392 | 148 (36.3) | High | 262 | 140 (13.4) | Extreme | -33.2% | 8 | -22.9 | |
| St. Thomas University - Floridastu | FL | 275 | 148 (36.3) | High | 233 | 144 (22.9) | Extreme | -15.3% | 4 | -13.4 | |
| University of North Dakotanorthdakota, UND | ND | 83 | 148 (36.3) | High | 73 | 143 (20.5) | Extreme | -12% | 5 | -15.8 | |
| Western State Universitywesternstate, argosy | CA | 242 | 148 (36.3) | High | 104 | 146 (29.5) | Very High | -57% | 2 | -6.8 | |
| John Marshall Law School - Atlantajohnmarshal-atl,jmls | GA | 265 | 148 (36.3) | High | 214 | 146 (29.5) | Very High | -19.2% | 2 | -6.8 | |
| Widener University - Pennsylvaniawidener, harrisburg | PA | 178 | 148 (36.3) | High | 97 | 145 (26.1) | Very High | -45.5% | 3 | -10.2 | |
| Barry Universitybarry | FL | 254 | 149 (40.3) | High | 268 | 144 (22.9) | Extreme | 5.5% | 5 | -17.4 | |
| Hamline Universityhamline | MN | 227 | 149 (40.3) | High | 90 | 146 (29.5) | Very High | -60.4% | 3 | -10.8 | |
| Ohio Northern Universityonu, pettit | OH | 120 | 149 (40.3) | High | 71 | 144 (22.9) | Extreme | -40.8% | 5 | -17.4 | |
| Oklahoma City Universityocu | OK | 224 | 149 (40.3) | High | 156 | 145 (26.1) | Very High | -30.4% | 4 | -14.2 | |
| Roger Williams Universityrogerwilliams, rwu | RI | 198 | 149 (40.3) | High | 138 | 145 (26.1) | Very High | -30.3% | 4 | -14.2 | |
| Thomas Jefferson School of Lawthomasjefferson, tjsl | CA | 422 | 149 (40.3) | High | 241 | 141 (15.2) | Extreme | -42.9% | 8 | -25.1 | |
| Touro Collegetouro, fuchsberg | NY | 280 | 149 (40.3) | High | 187 | 145 (26.1) | Very High | -33.2% | 4 | -14.2 | |
| University of South Dakotasouthdakota | SD | 75 | 149 (40.3) | High | 74 | 144 (22.9) | Extreme | -1.3% | 5 | -17.4 | |
| University of The District of Columbiaudc, clarke | DC | 131 | 149 (40.3) | High | 90 | 145 (26.1) | Very High | -31.3% | 4 | -14.2 | |
| Capital Universitycapital | OH | 246 | 150 (44.3) | Modest | 163 | 144 (22.9) | Extreme | -33.7% | 6 | -21.4 | |
| University of New Hampshirenh, franklin pierce | NH | 132 | 150 (44.3) | Modest | 71 | 152 (52.2) | Modest | -46.2% | 2 | 7.9 | |
| Loyola University New Orleansloyola-neworleans | LA | 246 | 150 (44.3) | Modest | 139 | 150 (44.3) | Modest | -43.5% | 0 | -0 | |
| Northern Illinois Universityniu | IL | 135 | 150 (44.3) | Modest | 84 | 146 (29.5) | Very High | -37.8% | 4 | -14.8 | |
| Regent Universityregent | VA | 168 | 150 (44.3) | Modest | 104 | 148 (36.3) | High | -38.1% | 2 | -8 | |
| University of Daytondayton | OH | 207 | 150 (44.3) | Modest | 113 | 145 (26.1) | Very High | -45.4% | 5 | -18.2 | |
| University of La Vernelaverne | CA | 166 | 150 (44.3) | Modest | 58 | 144 (22.9) | Extreme | -65.1% | 6 | -21.4 | |
| University of Toledotoledo | OH | 157 | 150 (44.3) | Modest | 79 | 148 (36.3) | High | -49.7% | 2 | -8 | |
| Whittier Law Schoolwhittier | CA | 303 | 150 (44.3) | Modest | 239 | 143 (20.5) | Extreme | -21.1% | 7 | -23.8 | |
| Widener University - Delawarewidener, wilmington | DE | 389 | 150 (44.3) | Modest | 128 | 148 (36.3) | High | -67.1% | 2 | -8 | |
| California Western School of Lawcalwestern | CA | 382 | 151 (48.1) | Modest | 263 | 146 (29.5) | Very High | -31.2% | 5 | -18.6 | |
| Charleston School of Lawcharleston, csol | SC | 237 | 151 (48.1) | Modest | 166 | 143 (20.5) | Extreme | -30% | 8 | -27.6 | |
| Creighton Universitycreighton | NE | 144 | 151 (48.1) | Modest | 114 | 148 (36.3) | High | -20.8% | 3 | -11.8 | |
| Duquesne Universityduquesne | PA | 212 | 151 (48.1) | Modest | 124 | 150 (44.3) | Modest | -41.5% | 1 | -3.8 | |
| Golden Gate Universitygoldengate | CA | 320 | 151 (48.1) | Modest | 137 | 146 (29.5) | Very High | -57.2% | 5 | -18.6 | |
| Howard Universityhoward | DC | 156 | 151 (48.1) | Modest | 126 | 148 (36.3) | High | -19.2% | 3 | -11.8 | |
| Indiana University - Indianapolisindiana-indy, IU | IN | 282 | 151 (48.1) | Modest | 281 | 148 (36.3) | High | -0.4% | 3 | -11.8 | |
| University of Illinois Chicago School of Lawjohnmarshall-chicago,jmls,uic | IL | 539 | 151 (48.1) | Modest | 357 | 146 (29.5) | Very High | -33.8% | 5 | -18.6 | |
| New England School of Lawnewengland | MA | 393 | 151 (48.1) | Modest | 265 | 146 (29.5) | Very High | -32.6% | 5 | -18.6 | |
| South Texas College of Law Houstonsouthtexas | TX | 461 | 151 (48.1) | Modest | 362 | 148 (36.3) | High | -21.5% | 3 | -11.8 | |
| Southern Illinois Universitysiu, carbondale | IL | 144 | 151 (48.1) | Modest | 125 | 144 (22.9) | Extreme | -13.2% | 7 | -25.2 | |
| St. Mary's Universitystmarys | TX | 301 | 151 (48.1) | Modest | 254 | 148 (36.3) | High | -15.6% | 3 | -11.8 | |
| Texas A&Mtexasam, texas wesleyan, tamu | TX | 253 | 151 (48.1) | Modest | 192 | 152 (52.2) | Modest | -24.1% | 1 | 4.1 | |
| University of Arkansas - Little Rockarkansas-littlerock, bowen | AR | 157 | 151 (48.1) | Modest | 125 | 146 (29.5) | Very High | -20.4% | 5 | -18.6 | |
| University of Baltimorebaltimore | MD | 363 | 151 (48.1) | Modest | 233 | 148 (36.3) | High | -35.8% | 3 | -11.8 | |
| University of Idahoidaho | ID | 130 | 151 (48.1) | Modest | 113 | 147 (33) | High | -13.1% | 4 | -15.1 | |
| University of Mississippimississippi, ole miss | MS | 199 | 151 (48.1) | Modest | 128 | 151 (48.1) | Modest | -35.7% | 0 | -0 | |
| University of Wyomingwyoming | WY | 82 | 151 (48.1) | Modest | 85 | 150 (44.3) | Modest | 3.7% | 1 | -3.8 | |
| West Virginia Universitywvu | WV | 137 | 151 (48.1) | Modest | 107 | 152 (52.2) | Modest | -21.9% | 1 | 4.1 | |
| Western New England University School of Lawwesternnewengland | MA | 168 | 151 (48.1) | Modest | 118 | 143 (20.5) | Extreme | -29.8% | 8 | -27.6 | |
| Albany Law Schoolalbany, union | NY | 236 | 152 (52.2) | Modest | 117 | 148 (36.3) | High | -50.4% | 4 | -15.9 | |
| CUNYcuny-queens, city university of new york | NY | 163 | 152 (52.2) | Modest | 97 | 151 (48.1) | Modest | -40.5% | 1 | -4.1 | |
| Florida International Universityfiu | FL | 161 | 152 (52.2) | Modest | 144 | 151 (48.1) | Modest | -10.6% | 1 | -4.1 | |
| Michigan State Universitymsu, michstate, detroit college of law, dcl | MI | 299 | 152 (52.2) | Modest | 248 | 150 (44.3) | Modest | -17.1% | 2 | -7.9 | |
| Northern Kentucky Universitynku, chase | KY | 199 | 152 (52.2) | Modest | 119 | 146 (29.5) | Very High | -40.2% | 6 | -22.7 | |
| Pace Universitypace | NY | 299 | 152 (52.2) | Modest | 207 | 148 (36.3) | High | -30.8% | 4 | -15.9 | |
| Southwestern Law Schoolsouthwestern | CA | 410 | 152 (52.2) | Modest | 337 | 149 (40.3) | High | -17.8% | 3 | -11.9 | |
| Suffolk Universitysuffolk | MA | 531 | 152 (52.2) | Modest | 423 | 143 (20.5) | Extreme | -20.3% | 9 | -31.7 | |
| University of Akronakron | OH | 177 | 152 (52.2) | Modest | 116 | 148 (36.3) | High | -34.5% | 4 | -15.9 | |
| University of Tulsatulsa | OK | 146 | 152 (52.2) | Modest | 86 | 151 (48.1) | Modest | -41.1% | 1 | -4.1 | |
| William Mitchell College of Lawwilliammitchell | MN | 357 | 152 (52.2) | Modest | 169 | 149 (40.3) | High | -52.7% | 3 | -11.9 | |
| Cleveland-Marshall College of Lawcleveland | OH | 195 | 153 (55.6) | Low | 141 | 151 (48.1) | Modest | -27.7% | 2 | -7.5 | |
| Drake Universitydrake | IA | 155 | 153 (55.6) | Low | 106 | 148 (36.3) | High | -31.6% | 5 | -19.3 | |
| Elon Law Schoolelon | NC | 132 | 153 (55.6) | Low | 112 | 145 (26.1) | Very High | -15.2% | 8 | -29.5 | |
| Mercer Universitymercer, george | GA | 166 | 153 (55.6) | Low | 146 | 147 (33) | High | -12% | 6 | -22.6 | |
| New York Law Schoolnewyork, nyls | NY | 641 | 153 (55.6) | Low | 245 | 148 (36.3) | High | -61.8% | 5 | -19.3 | |
| Samford Universitysamford, cumberland | AL | 166 | 153 (55.6) | Low | 146 | 148 (36.3) | High | -12% | 5 | -19.3 | |
| St. Louis Universityslu | MO | 334 | 153 (55.6) | Low | 165 | 151 (48.1) | Modest | -50.6% | 2 | -7.5 | |
| Syracuse Universitysyracuse | NY | 252 | 153 (55.6) | Low | 169 | 153 (55.6) | Low | -32.9% | 0 | -0 | |
| Texas Tech Universitytexastech, ttu | TX | 244 | 153 (55.6) | Low | 228 | 151 (48.1) | Modest | -6.6% | 2 | -7.5 | |
| University of Arkansas - Fayettevillearkansas-fayetteville | AR | 138 | 153 (55.6) | Low | 125 | 151 (48.1) | Modest | -9.4% | 2 | -7.5 | |
| University of Hawaiihawaii, richardson, manoa | HI | 113 | 153 (55.6) | Low | 120 | 152 (52.2) | Modest | 6.2% | 1 | -3.4 | |
| University of Mainemaine | ME | 95 | 153 (55.6) | Low | 81 | 149 (40.3) | High | -14.7% | 4 | -15.3 | |
| University of Memphismemphis, humphreys | TN | 158 | 153 (55.6) | Low | 118 | 150 (44.3) | Modest | -25.3% | 3 | -11.3 | |
| University of Montanamontana | MT | 85 | 153 (55.6) | Low | 83 | 151 (48.1) | Modest | -2.4% | 2 | -7.5 | |
| University of Nebraskanebraska | NE | 145 | 153 (55.6) | Low | 107 | 152 (52.2) | Modest | -26.2% | 1 | -3.4 | |
| University of New Mexiconewmexico | NM | 116 | 153 (55.6) | Low | 111 | 150 (44.3) | Modest | -4.3% | 3 | -11.3 | |
| Vermont Law Schoolvermont | VT | 212 | 153 (55.6) | Low | 143 | 146 (29.5) | Very High | -32.5% | 7 | -26.1 | |
| Washburn Universitywashburn | KS | 169 | 153 (55.6) | Low | 113 | 148 (36.3) | High | -33.1% | 5 | -19.3 | |
| Wayne State Universitywayne | MI | 197 | 153 (55.6) | Low | 117 | 152 (52.2) | Modest | -40.6% | 1 | -3.4 | |
| Campbell Universitycampbell | NC | 162 | 154 (59.7) | Low | 185 | 149 (40.3) | High | 14.2% | 5 | -19.4 | |
| Gonzaga Universitygonzaga | WA | 183 | 154 (59.7) | Low | 125 | 151 (48.1) | Modest | -31.7% | 3 | -11.6 | |
| Marquette Universitymarquette | WI | 247 | 154 (59.7) | Low | 208 | 149 (40.3) | High | -15.8% | 5 | -19.4 | |
| Quinnipiac Universityquinnipiac | CT | 163 | 154 (59.7) | Low | 92 | 150 (44.3) | Modest | -43.6% | 4 | -15.4 | |
| Stetson Universitystetson | FL | 360 | 154 (59.7) | Low | 246 | 152 (52.2) | Modest | -31.7% | 2 | -7.5 | |
| University of Missouri - Kansas Citymissouri-kc, umkc | MO | 156 | 154 (59.7) | Low | 149 | 150 (44.3) | Modest | -4.5% | 4 | -15.4 | |
| University of St. Thomas - Minneapolisstthomas | MN | 168 | 154 (59.7) | Low | 124 | 150 (44.3) | Modest | -26.2% | 4 | -15.4 | |
| Willamette Universitywillamette, collins | OR | 158 | 154 (59.7) | Low | 100 | 149 (40.3) | High | -36.7% | 5 | -19.4 | |
| Chapman Universitychapman | CA | 212 | 155 (63.9) | Low | 169 | 153 (55.6) | Low | -20.3% | 2 | -8.3 | |
| Chicago-Kent College of Lawkent, illinois institute of technology | IL | 310 | 155 (63.9) | Low | 228 | 152 (52.2) | Modest | -26.5% | 3 | -11.7 | |
| Louisiana State Universitylsu, hebert | LA | 222 | 155 (63.9) | Low | 200 | 153 (55.6) | Low | -9.9% | 2 | -8.3 | |
| Northeastern Universitynortheastern | MA | 220 | 155 (63.9) | Low | 126 | 153 (55.6) | Low | -42.7% | 2 | -8.3 | |
| Rutgers State University - Newarkrutgers-newark | NJ | 283 | 155 (63.9) | Low | 189 | 153 (55.6) | Low | -33.2% | 2 | -8.3 | |
| Seattle Universityseattle | WA | 324 | 155 (63.9) | Low | 256 | 151 (48.1) | Modest | -21% | 4 | -15.8 | |
| Seton Hall Universitysetonhall | NJ | 358 | 155 (63.9) | Low | 167 | 152 (52.2) | Modest | -53.4% | 3 | -11.7 | |
| SUNY Buffalobuffalo | NY | 219 | 155 (63.9) | Low | 143 | 151 (48.1) | Modest | -34.7% | 4 | -15.8 | |
| University of Kansaskansas, ku | KS | 165 | 155 (63.9) | Low | 125 | 153 (55.6) | Low | -24.2% | 2 | -8.3 | |
| University of Louisvillelouisville, brandeis | KY | 143 | 155 (63.9) | Low | 92 | 150 (44.3) | Modest | -35.7% | 5 | -19.6 | |
| University of San Franciscosanfrancisco, usf | CA | 251 | 155 (63.9) | Low | 172 | 151 (48.1) | Modest | -31.5% | 4 | -15.8 | |
| University of the Pacificpacific, mcgeorge | CA | 346 | 155 (63.9) | Low | 152 | 148 (36.3) | High | -56.1% | 7 | -27.6 | |
| Catholic University of Americacatholic, columbus | DC | 274 | 156 (67.4) | Minimal | 140 | 151 (48.1) | Modest | -48.9% | 5 | -19.3 | |
| DePaul Universitydepaul | IL | 312 | 156 (67.4) | Minimal | 226 | 148 (36.3) | High | -27.6% | 8 | -31.1 | |
| Drexel Universitydrexel | PA | 146 | 156 (67.4) | Minimal | 129 | 151 (48.1) | Modest | -11.6% | 5 | -19.3 | |
| Hofstra Universityhofstra, deane | NY | 365 | 156 (67.4) | Minimal | 280 | 147 (33) | High | -23.3% | 9 | -34.4 | |
| Indiana University - Bloomingtonindiana, IU, mauer | IN | 250 | 156 (67.4) | Minimal | 183 | 154 (59.7) | Low | -26.8% | 2 | -7.7 | |
| Southern Methodist Universitysmu, dedman | TX | 254 | 156 (67.4) | Minimal | 226 | 156 (67.4) | Minimal | -11% | 0 | -0 | |
| St. John's Universitystjohns | NY | 341 | 156 (67.4) | Minimal | 214 | 153 (55.6) | Low | -37.2% | 3 | -11.8 | |
| University of Denverdenver, du, sturm | CO | 301 | 156 (67.4) | Minimal | 258 | 153 (55.6) | Low | -14.3% | 3 | -11.8 | |
| University of Miamimiami, um, the u | FL | 489 | 156 (67.4) | Minimal | 229 | 155 (63.9) | Low | -53.2% | 1 | -3.5 | |
| University of Nevada - Las Vegasunlv | NV | 145 | 156 (67.4) | Minimal | 112 | 154 (59.7) | Low | -22.8% | 2 | -7.7 | |
| University of South Carolinasouthcarolina, usc | SC | 239 | 156 (67.4) | Minimal | 213 | 152 (52.2) | Modest | -10.9% | 4 | -15.2 | |
| University of Tennesseetennessee, utk | TN | 169 | 156 (67.4) | Minimal | 93 | 154 (59.7) | Low | -45% | 2 | -7.7 | |
| Case Western Reserve Universitycasewestern, cwru | OH | 236 | 157 (70.9) | Minimal | 146 | 157 (70.9) | Minimal | -38.1% | 0 | -0 | |
| Lewis and Clark Collegelewisandclark, northwestern | OR | 247 | 157 (70.9) | Minimal | 203 | 155 (63.9) | Low | -17.8% | 2 | -7 | |
| Loyola University Chicagoloyola-chicago | IL | 292 | 157 (70.9) | Minimal | 231 | 155 (63.9) | Low | -20.9% | 2 | -7 | |
| Penn State Universitypennstate, dickinson | PA | 228 | 157 (70.9) | Minimal | 191 | 153 (55.6) | Low | -16.2% | 4 | -15.3 | |
| Rutgers State University - Camdenrutgers-camden | NJ | 269 | 157 (70.9) | Minimal | 182 | 152 (52.2) | Modest | -32.3% | 5 | -18.7 | |
| University of Cincinnaticincinnati | OH | 144 | 157 (70.9) | Minimal | 73 | 151 (48.1) | Modest | -49.3% | 6 | -22.8 | |
| University of Kentuckykentucky, uk | KY | 135 | 157 (70.9) | Minimal | 114 | 152 (52.2) | Modest | -15.6% | 5 | -18.7 | |
| University of Marylandmaryland, carey | MD | 296 | 157 (70.9) | Minimal | 196 | 155 (63.9) | Low | -33.8% | 2 | -7 | |
| University of Missouri - Columbiamissouri, mizzou | MO | 148 | 157 (70.9) | Minimal | 115 | 154 (59.7) | Low | -22.3% | 3 | -11.2 | |
| University of Oklahomaoklahoma, ou | OK | 174 | 157 (70.9) | Minimal | 157 | 155 (63.9) | Low | -9.8% | 2 | -7 | |
| University of Oregonoregon | OR | 177 | 157 (70.9) | Minimal | 118 | 154 (59.7) | Low | -33.3% | 3 | -11.2 | |
| University of Utahutah, uu, quinney | UT | 122 | 157 (70.9) | Minimal | 100 | 155 (63.9) | Low | -18% | 2 | -7 | |
| American Universityamerican, washington college of law | DC | 502 | 158 (74.6) | Minimal | 429 | 152 (52.2) | Modest | -14.5% | 6 | -22.4 | |
| Arizona State Universityasu, o'connor | AZ | 191 | 158 (74.6) | Minimal | 143 | 157 (70.9) | Minimal | -25.1% | 1 | -3.7 | |
| George Mason Universitygmu | VA | 303 | 158 (74.6) | Minimal | 161 | 156 (67.4) | Minimal | -46.9% | 2 | -7.2 | |
| Loyola Marymount Universityloyola-la | CA | 403 | 158 (74.6) | Minimal | 312 | 156 (67.4) | Minimal | -22.6% | 2 | -7.2 | |
| Santa Clara Universitysantaclara, scu | CA | 314 | 158 (74.6) | Minimal | 152 | 156 (67.4) | Minimal | -51.6% | 2 | -7.2 | |
| University of Connecticutuconn | CT | 186 | 158 (74.6) | Minimal | 160 | 155 (63.9) | Low | -14% | 3 | -10.7 | |
| University of Iowaiowa | IA | 203 | 158 (74.6) | Minimal | 141 | 157 (70.9) | Minimal | -30.5% | 1 | -3.7 | |
| University of Pittsburghpitt | PA | 259 | 158 (74.6) | Minimal | 156 | 152 (52.2) | Modest | -39.8% | 6 | -22.4 | |
| University of Wisconsinwisconsin | WI | 246 | 158 (74.6) | Minimal | 158 | 157 (70.9) | Minimal | -35.8% | 1 | -3.7 | |
| Georgia State Universitygsu | GA | 224 | 159 (77.6) | Minimal | 186 | 155 (63.9) | Low | -17% | 4 | -13.7 | |
| Pepperdine Universitypepperdine | CA | 222 | 159 (77.6) | Minimal | 227 | 153 (55.6) | Low | 2.3% | 6 | -22 | |
| Temple Universitytemple, beasley | PA | 326 | 159 (77.6) | Minimal | 215 | 156 (67.4) | Minimal | -34% | 3 | -10.2 | |
| University of Alabamaalabama, bama | AL | 161 | 159 (77.6) | Minimal | 134 | 157 (70.9) | Minimal | -16.8% | 2 | -6.7 | |
| University of Houstonhouston, uhlc, uh | TX | 266 | 159 (77.6) | Minimal | 231 | 155 (63.9) | Low | -13.2% | 4 | -13.7 | |
| University of Minnesotaminnesota, uminn | MN | 260 | 159 (77.6) | Minimal | 193 | 157 (70.9) | Minimal | -25.8% | 2 | -6.7 | |
| University of North Carolinaunc, chapel hill | NC | 254 | 159 (77.6) | Minimal | 201 | 157 (70.9) | Minimal | -20.9% | 2 | -6.7 | |
| University of Richmondrichmond, williams | VA | 146 | 159 (77.6) | Minimal | 133 | 155 (63.9) | Low | -8.9% | 4 | -13.7 | |
| University of San Diegosandiego, usd | CA | 330 | 159 (77.6) | Minimal | 223 | 155 (63.9) | Low | -32.4% | 4 | -13.7 | |
| Villanova Universityvillanova | PA | 251 | 159 (77.6) | Minimal | 155 | 152 (52.2) | Modest | -38.2% | 7 | -25.4 | |
| Baylor Universitybaylor | TX | 183 | 160 (80.4) | Minimal | 158 | 155 (63.9) | Low | -13.7% | 5 | -16.5 | |
| William and Marywm, marshall-wythe | VA | 217 | 160 (80.4) | Minimal | 213 | 157 (70.9) | Minimal | -1.8% | 3 | -9.5 | |
| Ohio State Universityosu, moritz | OH | 230 | 160 (80.4) | Minimal | 167 | 156 (67.4) | Minimal | -27.4% | 4 | -13 | |
| Tulane Universitytulane | LA | 258 | 160 (80.4) | Minimal | 185 | 157 (70.9) | Minimal | -28.3% | 3 | -9.5 | |
| University of California - Hastingshastings, uch | CA | 383 | 160 (80.4) | Minimal | 323 | 155 (63.9) | Low | -15.7% | 5 | -16.5 | |
| University of California - Davisdavis, ucd, king | CA | 196 | 160 (80.4) | Minimal | 164 | 160 (80.4) | Minimal | -16.3% | 0 | -0 | |
| University of Floridaflorida, uf, levin | FL | 310 | 160 (80.4) | Minimal | 307 | 155 (63.9) | Low | -1% | 5 | -16.5 | |
| University of Washingtonwashington, uw | WA | 186 | 160 (80.4) | Minimal | 163 | 160 (80.4) | Minimal | -12.4% | 0 | -0 | |
| Wake Forest Universitywake, wf | NC | 165 | 160 (80.4) | Minimal | 179 | 157 (70.9) | Minimal | 8.5% | 3 | -9.5 | |
| Cardozo-Yeshiva Universitycardozo | NY | 382 | 160 (80.4) | Minimal | 339 | 155 (63.9) | Low | -11.3% | 5 | -16.5 | |
| Brigham Young Universitybyu, clark | UT | 150 | 161 (83.4) | Minimal | 126 | 156 (67.4) | Minimal | -16% | 5 | -16 | |
| Florida State Universityfsu | FL | 199 | 161 (83.4) | Minimal | 188 | 156 (67.4) | Minimal | -5.5% | 5 | -16 | |
| University of Arizonaarizona, rogers | AZ | 157 | 161 (83.4) | Minimal | 104 | 156 (67.4) | Minimal | -33.8% | 5 | -16 | |
| University of Coloradocolorado, cu, boulder | CO | 180 | 161 (83.4) | Minimal | 166 | 156 (67.4) | Minimal | -7.8% | 5 | -16 | |
| Washington and Lee Universitywl | VA | 144 | 161 (83.4) | Minimal | 101 | 157 (70.9) | Minimal | -29.9% | 4 | -12.5 | |
| Brooklyn Law Schoolbrooklyn | NY | 486 | 162 (85.9) | Minimal | 399 | 153 (55.6) | Low | -17.9% | 9 | -30.3 | |
| George Washington Universitygw | DC | 523 | 162 (85.9) | Minimal | 539 | 159 (77.6) | Minimal | 3.1% | 3 | -8.3 | |
| University of California - Berkeleyberkeley, ucb, boalt | CA | 286 | 162 (85.9) | Minimal | 274 | 164 (90) | Minimal | -4.2% | 2 | 4.1 | |
| University of Georgiageorgia, uga | GA | 248 | 162 (85.9) | Minimal | 185 | 158 (74.6) | Minimal | -25.4% | 4 | -11.3 | |
| University of Notre Damenotredame, nd | IN | 172 | 162 (85.9) | Minimal | 200 | 160 (80.4) | Minimal | 16.3% | 2 | -5.5 | |
| Washington University in St Louiswashu, wustl | MO | 276 | 162 (85.9) | Minimal | 270 | 162 (85.9) | Minimal | -2.2% | 0 | -0 | |
| Boston Collegebc | MA | 261 | 163 (88.1) | Minimal | 230 | 159 (77.6) | Minimal | -11.9% | 4 | -10.5 | |
| Fordham Universityfordham | NY | 477 | 163 (88.1) | Minimal | 367 | 160 (80.4) | Minimal | -23.1% | 3 | -7.7 | |
| University of Illinoisillinois, uofi, urbana-champaign | IL | 228 | 163 (88.1) | Minimal | 157 | 158 (74.6) | Minimal | -31.1% | 5 | -13.5 | |
| University of California - Irvineirvine, uci | CA | 83 | 163 (88.1) | Minimal | 89 | 162 (85.9) | Minimal | 7.2% | 1 | -2.2 | |
| Boston Universitybu | MA | 268 | 164 (90) | Minimal | 208 | 160 (80.4) | Minimal | -22.4% | 4 | -9.6 | |
| University of Texastexas, ut | TX | 389 | 164 (90) | Minimal | 301 | 163 (88.1) | Minimal | -22.6% | 1 | -1.9 | |
| University of California - Los Angelesucla | CA | 308 | 165 (92) | Minimal | 314 | 163 (88.1) | Minimal | 1.9% | 2 | -3.9 | |
| Vanderbilt Universityvanderbilt, vandy | TN | 193 | 165 (92) | Minimal | 171 | 162 (85.9) | Minimal | -11.4% | 3 | -6.1 | |
| Cornell Universitycornell | NY | 205 | 166 (93.2) | Minimal | 203 | 166 (93.2) | Minimal | -1% | 0 | -0 | |
| Emory Universityemory | GA | 293 | 166 (93.2) | Minimal | 223 | 158 (74.6) | Minimal | -23.9% | 8 | -18.6 | |
| Northwestern Universitynorthwestern, nu, nw | IL | 274 | 166 (93.2) | Minimal | 242 | 162 (85.9) | Minimal | -11.7% | 4 | -7.3 | |
| University of Pennsylvaniapenn, upenn | PA | 250 | 166 (93.2) | Minimal | 250 | 164 (90) | Minimal | 0% | 2 | -3.2 | |
| University of Southern Californiausc, gould | CA | 220 | 166 (93.2) | Minimal | 202 | 163 (88.1) | Minimal | -8.2% | 3 | -5.1 | |
| University of Virginiauva | VA | 368 | 166 (93.2) | Minimal | 307 | 166 (93.2) | Minimal | -16.6% | 0 | -0 | |
| Stanford Universitystanford, sls | CA | 180 | 167 (94.6) | Minimal | 179 | 169 (96.7) | Minimal | -0.6% | 2 | 2.1 | |
| Duke Universityduke, dook | NC | 238 | 168 (95.9) | Minimal | 221 | 166 (93.2) | Minimal | -7.1% | 2 | -2.7 | |
| Georgetown Universitygulc, gtown | DC | 591 | 168 (95.9) | Minimal | 580 | 163 (88.1) | Minimal | -1.9% | 5 | -7.8 | |
| University of Chicagochicago, uchi | IL | 205 | 168 (95.9) | Minimal | 190 | 166 (93.2) | Minimal | -7.3% | 2 | -2.7 | |
| University of Michiganmichigan, umich, um, uofm | MI | 376 | 168 (95.9) | Minimal | 318 | 165 (92) | Minimal | -15.4% | 3 | -3.9 | |
| New York Universitynyu | NY | 476 | 169 (96.7) | Minimal | 452 | 167 (94.6) | Minimal | -5% | 2 | -2.1 | |
| Columbia Universitycolumbia, cls | NY | 404 | 170 (97.4) | Minimal | 381 | 170 (97.4) | Minimal | -5.7% | 0 | -0 | |
| Harvard Universityharvard, hls | MA | 561 | 171 (98) | Minimal | 563 | 170 (97.4) | Minimal | 0.4% | 1 | -0.6 | |
| Yale Universityyale, yls | CT | 205 | 171 (98) | Minimal | 200 | 170 (97.4) | Minimal | -2.4% | 1 | -0.6 | |
| Concordia University School of Lawconcordia | ID | (-) | Minimal | 46 | 149 (40.3) | High | No 2010 Data | ||||