We split schools up by Total Federal Investment in 2014 Graduates, and then show the change in the 25th percentile LSAT for each school's entering class between 2010 and 2014. For example, the first chart shows 25th percentile LSAT score changes at the 11 schools with Federal Investment ≥ $50 million. The purple marker shows the 25th percentile LSAT score in 2010. These charts demonstrate that not all changes in LSAT score are the same. Total Federal Investment is the amount cumulatively borrowed by law school graduates at a law school. We determined each group by that amount, and then found the average bar passage rate at the schools in the group. Note that the amount borrowed does not include interest that accumulated during law school, debt from other degree programs, or other debt related to attending law school. Learn about Total Federal Investment Explain More About These Charts
| 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, grouped by Total Federal Investment in 2014 Graduates. Total Federal Investment is the amount cumulatively borrowed by law school graduates at a law school. We determined each group by that amount, and then found the average bar passage rate at the schools in the group. Note that the amount borrowed does not include interest that accumulated during law school, debt from other degree programs, or other debt related to attending law school. Learn about Total Federal Investment
| Grouped by Total Federal Investment in 2014 Graduates | 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 | |
| Federal Investment ≥ $50 million | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Federal Investment $30 - $49.9 million | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| Federal Investment $20 - $29.9 million | 5 | 3 | 9 | 17 | 29 | 7 | 9 | 13 |
| Federal Investment $10 - $19.9 million | 5 | 8 | 11 | 24 | 51 | 16 | 12 | 23 |
| Federal Investment < $10 million | 4 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 21 | 13 | 5 | 3 |
| Federal Investment Not Reported | 5 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Read this chart across each row. For example, the 11 schools in the Federal Investment ≥ $50 million group, 5 schools are "Serious Risk" and 6 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.
| Grouped by Total Federal Investment in 2014 Graduates | Average Decline Between 2010 and 2014 |
LSAT - 25th 2010 |
LSAT - 25th 2014 |
LSAT Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Investment ≥ $50 million 11 schools |
-14 percentile | 158.9 | 154.2 | -4.7 points |
| Federal Investment $30 - $49.9 million 20 schools |
-12.8 percentile | 158.1 | 154.3 | -3.8 points |
| Federal Investment $20 - $29.9 million 46 schools |
-11.2 percentile | 156.1 | 152.8 | -3.3 points |
| Federal Investment $10 - $19.9 million 75 schools |
-11.1 percentile | 155.3 | 152.2 | -3.1 points |
| Federal Investment < $10 million 32 schools |
-10.4 percentile | 153.2 | 150.3 | -2.9 points |
| Federal Investment Not Reported 8 schools |
-15.6 percentile | 149.1 | 144.4 | -4.7 points |
Read this chart across each row. For example, the 11 schools in the Federal Investment ≥ $50 million group had a decline of 14 percentile for the 25th Percentile LSAT from 2010 to 2014.
The top half of both charts — in purple — shows how law schools grouped by Total Federal Investment in 2014 Graduates 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 28 schools that qualify as "High Risk." The tooltip will show how each of those two groups (of 22 and 28 schools, respectively) break down based on Total Federal Investment in 2014 Graduates.
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 | 2014 Grad Federal Investment |
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 | |||||
| Florida Coastal School of Lawfloridacoastal, infilaw | $73,253,250 | 808 | 146 (29.5) | Very High | 424 | 140 (13.4) | Extreme | -47.5% | 6 | -16.1 | |
| Charlotte School of Lawcharlotte, infilaw, csol | $53,681,696 | 468 | 148 (36.3) | High | 446 | 138 (9.6) | Extreme | -4.7% | 10 | -26.7 | |
| University of Illinois Chicago School of Lawjohnmarshall-chicago,jmls,uic | $51,092,408 | 539 | 151 (48.1) | Modest | 357 | 146 (29.5) | Very High | -33.8% | 5 | -18.6 | |
| Suffolk Universitysuffolk | $50,696,067 | 531 | 152 (52.2) | Modest | 423 | 143 (20.5) | Extreme | -20.3% | 9 | -31.7 | |
| New York Law Schoolnewyork, nyls | $57,317,968 | 641 | 153 (55.6) | Low | 245 | 148 (36.3) | High | -61.8% | 5 | -19.3 | |
| American Universityamerican, washington college of law | $60,858,712 | 502 | 158 (74.6) | Minimal | 429 | 152 (52.2) | Modest | -14.5% | 6 | -22.4 | |
| George Washington Universitygw | $64,453,776 | 523 | 162 (85.9) | Minimal | 539 | 159 (77.6) | Minimal | 3.1% | 3 | -8.3 | |
| Georgetown Universitygulc, gtown | $74,511,855 | 591 | 168 (95.9) | Minimal | 580 | 163 (88.1) | Minimal | -1.9% | 5 | -7.8 | |
| New York Universitynyu | $52,301,376 | 476 | 169 (96.7) | Minimal | 452 | 167 (94.6) | Minimal | -5% | 2 | -2.1 | |
| Columbia Universitycolumbia, cls | $54,851,056 | 404 | 170 (97.4) | Minimal | 381 | 170 (97.4) | Minimal | -5.7% | 0 | -0 | |
| Harvard Universityharvard, hls | $62,057,149 | 561 | 171 (98) | Minimal | 563 | 170 (97.4) | Minimal | 0.4% | 1 | -0.6 | |
| Nova Southeastern Universitynova, broad | $32,884,450 | 386 | 148 (36.3) | High | 262 | 146 (29.5) | Very High | -32.1% | 2 | -6.8 | |
| Thomas Jefferson School of Lawthomasjefferson, tjsl | $46,042,815 | 422 | 149 (40.3) | High | 241 | 141 (15.2) | Extreme | -42.9% | 8 | -25.1 | |
| California Western School of Lawcalwestern | $30,088,203 | 382 | 151 (48.1) | Modest | 263 | 146 (29.5) | Very High | -31.2% | 5 | -18.6 | |
| South Texas College of Law Houstonsouthtexas | $37,764,336 | 461 | 151 (48.1) | Modest | 362 | 148 (36.3) | High | -21.5% | 3 | -11.8 | |
| Stetson Universitystetson | $37,840,470 | 360 | 154 (59.7) | Low | 246 | 152 (52.2) | Modest | -31.7% | 2 | -7.5 | |
| Seattle Universityseattle | $37,190,162 | 324 | 155 (63.9) | Low | 256 | 151 (48.1) | Modest | -21% | 4 | -15.8 | |
| University of Denverdenver, du, sturm | $31,832,003 | 301 | 156 (67.4) | Minimal | 258 | 153 (55.6) | Low | -14.3% | 3 | -11.8 | |
| DePaul Universitydepaul | $31,347,855 | 312 | 156 (67.4) | Minimal | 226 | 148 (36.3) | High | -27.6% | 8 | -31.1 | |
| University of Miamimiami, um, the u | $46,318,090 | 489 | 156 (67.4) | Minimal | 229 | 155 (63.9) | Low | -53.2% | 1 | -3.5 | |
| Hofstra Universityhofstra, deane | $36,486,084 | 365 | 156 (67.4) | Minimal | 280 | 147 (33) | High | -23.3% | 9 | -34.4 | |
| Loyola Marymount Universityloyola-la | $49,775,237 | 403 | 158 (74.6) | Minimal | 312 | 156 (67.4) | Minimal | -22.6% | 2 | -7.2 | |
| University of California - Hastingshastings, uch | $46,762,436 | 383 | 160 (80.4) | Minimal | 323 | 155 (63.9) | Low | -15.7% | 5 | -16.5 | |
| Cardozo-Yeshiva Universitycardozo | $33,330,456 | 382 | 160 (80.4) | Minimal | 339 | 155 (63.9) | Low | -11.3% | 5 | -16.5 | |
| Brooklyn Law Schoolbrooklyn | $34,715,806 | 486 | 162 (85.9) | Minimal | 399 | 153 (55.6) | Low | -17.9% | 9 | -30.3 | |
| University of California - Berkeleyberkeley, ucb, boalt | $32,154,304 | 286 | 162 (85.9) | Minimal | 274 | 164 (90) | Minimal | -4.2% | 2 | 4.1 | |
| Fordham Universityfordham | $43,297,716 | 477 | 163 (88.1) | Minimal | 367 | 160 (80.4) | Minimal | -23.1% | 3 | -7.7 | |
| University of California - Los Angelesucla | $31,356,094 | 308 | 165 (92) | Minimal | 314 | 163 (88.1) | Minimal | 1.9% | 2 | -3.9 | |
| Northwestern Universitynorthwestern, nu, nw | $37,994,145 | 274 | 166 (93.2) | Minimal | 242 | 162 (85.9) | Minimal | -11.7% | 4 | -7.3 | |
| University of Virginiauva | $35,953,504 | 368 | 166 (93.2) | Minimal | 307 | 166 (93.2) | Minimal | -16.6% | 0 | -0 | |
| University of Michiganmichigan, umich, um, uofm | $41,331,576 | 376 | 168 (95.9) | Minimal | 318 | 165 (92) | Minimal | -15.4% | 3 | -3.9 | |
| Valparaiso Universityvalparaiso, valpo | $21,121,600 | 207 | 147 (33) | High | 174 | 141 (15.2) | Extreme | -15.9% | 6 | -17.8 | |
| St. Thomas University - Floridastu | $27,739,176 | 275 | 148 (36.3) | High | 233 | 144 (22.9) | Extreme | -15.3% | 4 | -13.4 | |
| Touro Collegetouro, fuchsberg | $25,860,785 | 280 | 149 (40.3) | High | 187 | 145 (26.1) | Very High | -33.2% | 4 | -14.2 | |
| Barry Universitybarry | $29,685,825 | 254 | 149 (40.3) | High | 268 | 144 (22.9) | Extreme | 5.5% | 5 | -17.4 | |
| Hamline Universityhamline | $20,937,005 | 227 | 149 (40.3) | High | 90 | 146 (29.5) | Very High | -60.4% | 3 | -10.8 | |
| Loyola University New Orleansloyola-neworleans | $22,871,048 | 246 | 150 (44.3) | Modest | 139 | 150 (44.3) | Modest | -43.5% | 0 | -0 | |
| Whittier Law Schoolwhittier | $26,833,554 | 303 | 150 (44.3) | Modest | 239 | 143 (20.5) | Extreme | -21.1% | 7 | -23.8 | |
| Widener University - Delawarewidener, wilmington | $29,238,090 | 389 | 150 (44.3) | Modest | 128 | 148 (36.3) | High | -67.1% | 2 | -8 | |
| Charleston School of Lawcharleston, csol | $25,142,301 | 237 | 151 (48.1) | Modest | 166 | 143 (20.5) | Extreme | -30% | 8 | -27.6 | |
| St. Mary's Universitystmarys | $20,903,978 | 301 | 151 (48.1) | Modest | 254 | 148 (36.3) | High | -15.6% | 3 | -11.8 | |
| University of Baltimorebaltimore | $29,943,225 | 363 | 151 (48.1) | Modest | 233 | 148 (36.3) | High | -35.8% | 3 | -11.8 | |
| Indiana University - Indianapolisindiana-indy, IU | $21,843,126 | 282 | 151 (48.1) | Modest | 281 | 148 (36.3) | High | -0.4% | 3 | -11.8 | |
| Golden Gate Universitygoldengate | $23,552,368 | 320 | 151 (48.1) | Modest | 137 | 146 (29.5) | Very High | -57.2% | 5 | -18.6 | |
| Albany Law Schoolalbany, union | $22,521,832 | 236 | 152 (52.2) | Modest | 117 | 148 (36.3) | High | -50.4% | 4 | -15.9 | |
| Pace Universitypace | $22,847,660 | 299 | 152 (52.2) | Modest | 207 | 148 (36.3) | High | -30.8% | 4 | -15.9 | |
| Michigan State Universitymsu, michstate, detroit college of law, dcl | $23,109,548 | 299 | 152 (52.2) | Modest | 248 | 150 (44.3) | Modest | -17.1% | 2 | -7.9 | |
| William Mitchell College of Lawwilliammitchell | $29,677,784 | 357 | 152 (52.2) | Modest | 169 | 149 (40.3) | High | -52.7% | 3 | -11.9 | |
| Syracuse Universitysyracuse | $21,584,583 | 252 | 153 (55.6) | Low | 169 | 153 (55.6) | Low | -32.9% | 0 | -0 | |
| St. Louis Universityslu | $29,615,720 | 334 | 153 (55.6) | Low | 165 | 151 (48.1) | Modest | -50.6% | 2 | -7.5 | |
| Marquette Universitymarquette | $25,292,204 | 247 | 154 (59.7) | Low | 208 | 149 (40.3) | High | -15.8% | 5 | -19.4 | |
| Northeastern Universitynortheastern | $25,364,584 | 220 | 155 (63.9) | Low | 126 | 153 (55.6) | Low | -42.7% | 2 | -8.3 | |
| Chicago-Kent College of Lawkent, illinois institute of technology | $26,973,900 | 310 | 155 (63.9) | Low | 228 | 152 (52.2) | Modest | -26.5% | 3 | -11.7 | |
| University of San Franciscosanfrancisco, usf | $26,697,533 | 251 | 155 (63.9) | Low | 172 | 151 (48.1) | Modest | -31.5% | 4 | -15.8 | |
| Seton Hall Universitysetonhall | $27,413,400 | 358 | 155 (63.9) | Low | 167 | 152 (52.2) | Modest | -53.4% | 3 | -11.7 | |
| University of the Pacificpacific, mcgeorge | $23,325,822 | 346 | 155 (63.9) | Low | 152 | 148 (36.3) | High | -56.1% | 7 | -27.6 | |
| Catholic University of Americacatholic, columbus | $22,000,024 | 274 | 156 (67.4) | Minimal | 140 | 151 (48.1) | Modest | -48.9% | 5 | -19.3 | |
| St. John's Universitystjohns | $23,063,554 | 341 | 156 (67.4) | Minimal | 214 | 153 (55.6) | Low | -37.2% | 3 | -11.8 | |
| Southern Methodist Universitysmu, dedman | $24,424,932 | 254 | 156 (67.4) | Minimal | 226 | 156 (67.4) | Minimal | -11% | 0 | -0 | |
| Loyola University Chicagoloyola-chicago | $29,692,960 | 292 | 157 (70.9) | Minimal | 231 | 155 (63.9) | Low | -20.9% | 2 | -7 | |
| Lewis and Clark Collegelewisandclark, northwestern | $25,921,056 | 247 | 157 (70.9) | Minimal | 203 | 155 (63.9) | Low | -17.8% | 2 | -7 | |
| University of Marylandmaryland, carey | $22,378,077 | 296 | 157 (70.9) | Minimal | 196 | 155 (63.9) | Low | -33.8% | 2 | -7 | |
| Santa Clara Universitysantaclara, scu | $29,726,830 | 314 | 158 (74.6) | Minimal | 152 | 156 (67.4) | Minimal | -51.6% | 2 | -7.2 | |
| University of San Diegosandiego, usd | $28,136,463 | 330 | 159 (77.6) | Minimal | 223 | 155 (63.9) | Low | -32.4% | 4 | -13.7 | |
| Pepperdine Universitypepperdine | $21,828,750 | 222 | 159 (77.6) | Minimal | 227 | 153 (55.6) | Low | 2.3% | 6 | -22 | |
| University of Minnesotaminnesota, uminn | $21,993,930 | 260 | 159 (77.6) | Minimal | 193 | 157 (70.9) | Minimal | -25.8% | 2 | -6.7 | |
| University of Floridaflorida, uf, levin | $20,108,040 | 310 | 160 (80.4) | Minimal | 307 | 155 (63.9) | Low | -1% | 5 | -16.5 | |
| Tulane Universitytulane | $25,514,665 | 258 | 160 (80.4) | Minimal | 185 | 157 (70.9) | Minimal | -28.3% | 3 | -9.5 | |
| Boston Collegebc | $20,371,260 | 261 | 163 (88.1) | Minimal | 230 | 159 (77.6) | Minimal | -11.9% | 4 | -10.5 | |
| University of Texastexas, ut | $26,225,680 | 389 | 164 (90) | Minimal | 301 | 163 (88.1) | Minimal | -22.6% | 1 | -1.9 | |
| University of Southern Californiausc, gould | $22,357,569 | 220 | 166 (93.2) | Minimal | 202 | 163 (88.1) | Minimal | -8.2% | 3 | -5.1 | |
| University of Pennsylvaniapenn, upenn | $26,780,412 | 250 | 166 (93.2) | Minimal | 250 | 164 (90) | Minimal | 0% | 2 | -3.2 | |
| Cornell Universitycornell | $21,465,000 | 205 | 166 (93.2) | Minimal | 203 | 166 (93.2) | Minimal | -1% | 0 | -0 | |
| Emory Universityemory | $24,998,700 | 293 | 166 (93.2) | Minimal | 223 | 158 (74.6) | Minimal | -23.9% | 8 | -18.6 | |
| Duke Universityduke, dook | $21,569,832 | 238 | 168 (95.9) | Minimal | 221 | 166 (93.2) | Minimal | -7.1% | 2 | -2.7 | |
| University of Chicagochicago, uchi | $22,861,810 | 205 | 168 (95.9) | Minimal | 190 | 166 (93.2) | Minimal | -7.3% | 2 | -2.7 | |
| Yale Universityyale, yls | $20,725,461 | 205 | 171 (98) | Minimal | 200 | 170 (97.4) | Minimal | -2.4% | 1 | -0.6 | |
| Southern University Law Centersouthern | $12,099,519 | 320 | 143 (20.5) | Extreme | 196 | 142 (17.8) | Extreme | -38.8% | 1 | -2.7 | |
| University of Detroit Mercydetroit-mercy | $16,266,135 | 257 | 146 (29.5) | Very High | 199 | 148 (36.3) | High | -22.6% | 2 | 6.8 | |
| Ave Maria School of Lawavemaria | $12,694,656 | 203 | 147 (33) | High | 112 | 139 (11.4) | Extreme | -44.8% | 8 | -21.6 | |
| Mississippi Collegemississippicollege | $17,775,200 | 212 | 147 (33) | High | 151 | 144 (22.9) | Extreme | -28.8% | 3 | -10.1 | |
| Western State Universitywesternstate, argosy | $16,487,950 | 242 | 148 (36.3) | High | 104 | 146 (29.5) | Very High | -57% | 2 | -6.8 | |
| Widener University - Pennsylvaniawidener, harrisburg | $14,062,129 | 178 | 148 (36.3) | High | 97 | 145 (26.1) | Very High | -45.5% | 3 | -10.2 | |
| Oklahoma City Universityocu | $16,277,784 | 224 | 149 (40.3) | High | 156 | 145 (26.1) | Very High | -30.4% | 4 | -14.2 | |
| Roger Williams Universityrogerwilliams, rwu | $19,152,907 | 198 | 149 (40.3) | High | 138 | 145 (26.1) | Very High | -30.3% | 4 | -14.2 | |
| Capital Universitycapital | $17,015,100 | 246 | 150 (44.3) | Modest | 163 | 144 (22.9) | Extreme | -33.7% | 6 | -21.4 | |
| University of New Hampshirenh, franklin pierce | $13,725,997 | 132 | 150 (44.3) | Modest | 71 | 152 (52.2) | Modest | -46.2% | 2 | 7.9 | |
| Regent Universityregent | $14,142,854 | 168 | 150 (44.3) | Modest | 104 | 148 (36.3) | High | -38.1% | 2 | -8 | |
| University of Daytondayton | $13,618,320 | 207 | 150 (44.3) | Modest | 113 | 145 (26.1) | Very High | -45.4% | 5 | -18.2 | |
| University of Toledotoledo | $10,758,564 | 157 | 150 (44.3) | Modest | 79 | 148 (36.3) | High | -49.7% | 2 | -8 | |
| Creighton Universitycreighton | $15,443,492 | 144 | 151 (48.1) | Modest | 114 | 148 (36.3) | High | -20.8% | 3 | -11.8 | |
| Duquesne Universityduquesne | $12,577,032 | 212 | 151 (48.1) | Modest | 124 | 150 (44.3) | Modest | -41.5% | 1 | -3.8 | |
| Howard Universityhoward | $13,394,268 | 156 | 151 (48.1) | Modest | 126 | 148 (36.3) | High | -19.2% | 3 | -11.8 | |
| Texas A&Mtexasam, texas wesleyan, tamu | $17,077,500 | 253 | 151 (48.1) | Modest | 192 | 152 (52.2) | Modest | -24.1% | 1 | 4.1 | |
| University of Idahoidaho | $10,015,056 | 130 | 151 (48.1) | Modest | 113 | 147 (33) | High | -13.1% | 4 | -15.1 | |
| University of Mississippimississippi, ole miss | $10,585,435 | 199 | 151 (48.1) | Modest | 128 | 151 (48.1) | Modest | -35.7% | 0 | -0 | |
| Western New England University School of Lawwesternnewengland | $11,711,160 | 168 | 151 (48.1) | Modest | 118 | 143 (20.5) | Extreme | -29.8% | 8 | -27.6 | |
| Florida International Universityfiu | $12,214,840 | 161 | 152 (52.2) | Modest | 144 | 151 (48.1) | Modest | -10.6% | 1 | -4.1 | |
| Northern Kentucky Universitynku, chase | $10,456,614 | 199 | 152 (52.2) | Modest | 119 | 146 (29.5) | Very High | -40.2% | 6 | -22.7 | |
| Cleveland-Marshall College of Lawcleveland | $12,223,544 | 195 | 153 (55.6) | Low | 141 | 151 (48.1) | Modest | -27.7% | 2 | -7.5 | |
| Drake Universitydrake | $13,280,554 | 155 | 153 (55.6) | Low | 106 | 148 (36.3) | High | -31.6% | 5 | -19.3 | |
| Elon Law Schoolelon | $11,787,516 | 132 | 153 (55.6) | Low | 112 | 145 (26.1) | Very High | -15.2% | 8 | -29.5 | |
| Mercer Universitymercer, george | $15,286,722 | 166 | 153 (55.6) | Low | 146 | 147 (33) | High | -12% | 6 | -22.6 | |
| Samford Universitysamford, cumberland | $13,651,660 | 166 | 153 (55.6) | Low | 146 | 148 (36.3) | High | -12% | 5 | -19.3 | |
| Texas Tech Universitytexastech, ttu | $13,652,064 | 244 | 153 (55.6) | Low | 228 | 151 (48.1) | Modest | -6.6% | 2 | -7.5 | |
| Vermont Law Schoolvermont | $17,081,717 | 212 | 153 (55.6) | Low | 143 | 146 (29.5) | Very High | -32.5% | 7 | -26.1 | |
| Wayne State Universitywayne | $11,582,745 | 197 | 153 (55.6) | Low | 117 | 152 (52.2) | Modest | -40.6% | 1 | -3.4 | |
| Campbell Universitycampbell | $11,798,515 | 162 | 154 (59.7) | Low | 185 | 149 (40.3) | High | 14.2% | 5 | -19.4 | |
| Gonzaga Universitygonzaga | $17,464,464 | 183 | 154 (59.7) | Low | 125 | 151 (48.1) | Modest | -31.7% | 3 | -11.6 | |
| Quinnipiac Universityquinnipiac | $11,275,864 | 163 | 154 (59.7) | Low | 92 | 150 (44.3) | Modest | -43.6% | 4 | -15.4 | |
| University of St. Thomas - Minneapolisstthomas | $12,449,724 | 168 | 154 (59.7) | Low | 124 | 150 (44.3) | Modest | -26.2% | 4 | -15.4 | |
| Willamette Universitywillamette, collins | $15,379,187 | 158 | 154 (59.7) | Low | 100 | 149 (40.3) | High | -36.7% | 5 | -19.4 | |
| Chapman Universitychapman | $16,178,761 | 212 | 155 (63.9) | Low | 169 | 153 (55.6) | Low | -20.3% | 2 | -8.3 | |
| Louisiana State Universitylsu, hebert | $16,731,077 | 222 | 155 (63.9) | Low | 200 | 153 (55.6) | Low | -9.9% | 2 | -8.3 | |
| Rutgers State University - Newarkrutgers-newark | $18,527,949 | 283 | 155 (63.9) | Low | 189 | 153 (55.6) | Low | -33.2% | 2 | -8.3 | |
| SUNY Buffalobuffalo | $11,781,550 | 219 | 155 (63.9) | Low | 143 | 151 (48.1) | Modest | -34.7% | 4 | -15.8 | |
| Drexel Universitydrexel | $10,845,970 | 146 | 156 (67.4) | Minimal | 129 | 151 (48.1) | Modest | -11.6% | 5 | -19.3 | |
| Indiana University - Bloomingtonindiana, IU, mauer | $16,161,300 | 250 | 156 (67.4) | Minimal | 183 | 154 (59.7) | Low | -26.8% | 2 | -7.7 | |
| University of Nevada - Las Vegasunlv | $11,064,258 | 145 | 156 (67.4) | Minimal | 112 | 154 (59.7) | Low | -22.8% | 2 | -7.7 | |
| University of South Carolinasouthcarolina, usc | $13,534,400 | 239 | 156 (67.4) | Minimal | 213 | 152 (52.2) | Modest | -10.9% | 4 | -15.2 | |
| Case Western Reserve Universitycasewestern, cwru | $16,202,052 | 236 | 157 (70.9) | Minimal | 146 | 157 (70.9) | Minimal | -38.1% | 0 | -0 | |
| Penn State Universitypennstate, dickinson | $19,195,510 | 228 | 157 (70.9) | Minimal | 191 | 153 (55.6) | Low | -16.2% | 4 | -15.3 | |
| University of Oregonoregon | $16,944,000 | 177 | 157 (70.9) | Minimal | 118 | 154 (59.7) | Low | -33.3% | 3 | -11.2 | |
| Arizona State Universityasu, o'connor | $13,348,047 | 191 | 158 (74.6) | Minimal | 143 | 157 (70.9) | Minimal | -25.1% | 1 | -3.7 | |
| George Mason Universitygmu | $19,768,788 | 303 | 158 (74.6) | Minimal | 161 | 156 (67.4) | Minimal | -46.9% | 2 | -7.2 | |
| University of Connecticutuconn | $10,590,989 | 186 | 158 (74.6) | Minimal | 160 | 155 (63.9) | Low | -14% | 3 | -10.7 | |
| University of Iowaiowa | $13,486,458 | 203 | 158 (74.6) | Minimal | 141 | 157 (70.9) | Minimal | -30.5% | 1 | -3.7 | |
| University of Pittsburghpitt | $17,795,292 | 259 | 158 (74.6) | Minimal | 156 | 152 (52.2) | Modest | -39.8% | 6 | -22.4 | |
| University of Wisconsinwisconsin | $14,445,886 | 246 | 158 (74.6) | Minimal | 158 | 157 (70.9) | Minimal | -35.8% | 1 | -3.7 | |
| Georgia State Universitygsu | $11,590,452 | 224 | 159 (77.6) | Minimal | 186 | 155 (63.9) | Low | -17% | 4 | -13.7 | |
| Temple Universitytemple, beasley | $18,199,401 | 326 | 159 (77.6) | Minimal | 215 | 156 (67.4) | Minimal | -34% | 3 | -10.2 | |
| University of Houstonhouston, uhlc, uh | $18,176,120 | 266 | 159 (77.6) | Minimal | 231 | 155 (63.9) | Low | -13.2% | 4 | -13.7 | |
| University of North Carolinaunc, chapel hill | $18,217,575 | 254 | 159 (77.6) | Minimal | 201 | 157 (70.9) | Minimal | -20.9% | 2 | -6.7 | |
| University of Richmondrichmond, williams | $13,135,220 | 146 | 159 (77.6) | Minimal | 133 | 155 (63.9) | Low | -8.9% | 4 | -13.7 | |
| Villanova Universityvillanova | $17,439,351 | 251 | 159 (77.6) | Minimal | 155 | 152 (52.2) | Modest | -38.2% | 7 | -25.4 | |
| Baylor Universitybaylor | $11,316,602 | 183 | 160 (80.4) | Minimal | 158 | 155 (63.9) | Low | -13.7% | 5 | -16.5 | |
| William and Marywm, marshall-wythe | $16,742,790 | 217 | 160 (80.4) | Minimal | 213 | 157 (70.9) | Minimal | -1.8% | 3 | -9.5 | |
| Ohio State Universityosu, moritz | $16,881,654 | 230 | 160 (80.4) | Minimal | 167 | 156 (67.4) | Minimal | -27.4% | 4 | -13 | |
| University of California - Davisdavis, ucd, king | $12,154,740 | 196 | 160 (80.4) | Minimal | 164 | 160 (80.4) | Minimal | -16.3% | 0 | -0 | |
| University of Washingtonwashington, uw | $16,746,420 | 186 | 160 (80.4) | Minimal | 163 | 160 (80.4) | Minimal | -12.4% | 0 | -0 | |
| Wake Forest Universitywake, wf | $17,850,312 | 165 | 160 (80.4) | Minimal | 179 | 157 (70.9) | Minimal | 8.5% | 3 | -9.5 | |
| Florida State Universityfsu | $18,325,500 | 199 | 161 (83.4) | Minimal | 188 | 156 (67.4) | Minimal | -5.5% | 5 | -16 | |
| University of Arizonaarizona, rogers | $10,699,696 | 157 | 161 (83.4) | Minimal | 104 | 156 (67.4) | Minimal | -33.8% | 5 | -16 | |
| University of Coloradocolorado, cu, boulder | $16,162,920 | 180 | 161 (83.4) | Minimal | 166 | 156 (67.4) | Minimal | -7.8% | 5 | -16 | |
| Washington and Lee Universitywl | $11,161,044 | 144 | 161 (83.4) | Minimal | 101 | 157 (70.9) | Minimal | -29.9% | 4 | -12.5 | |
| University of Georgiageorgia, uga | $15,011,425 | 248 | 162 (85.9) | Minimal | 185 | 158 (74.6) | Minimal | -25.4% | 4 | -11.3 | |
| University of Notre Damenotredame, nd | $16,362,570 | 172 | 162 (85.9) | Minimal | 200 | 160 (80.4) | Minimal | 16.3% | 2 | -5.5 | |
| Washington University in St Louiswashu, wustl | $19,819,410 | 276 | 162 (85.9) | Minimal | 270 | 162 (85.9) | Minimal | -2.2% | 0 | -0 | |
| University of Illinoisillinois, uofi, urbana-champaign | $14,106,764 | 228 | 163 (88.1) | Minimal | 157 | 158 (74.6) | Minimal | -31.1% | 5 | -13.5 | |
| Boston Universitybu | $17,471,700 | 268 | 164 (90) | Minimal | 208 | 160 (80.4) | Minimal | -22.4% | 4 | -9.6 | |
| Vanderbilt Universityvanderbilt, vandy | $17,982,069 | 193 | 165 (92) | Minimal | 171 | 162 (85.9) | Minimal | -11.4% | 3 | -6.1 | |
| Stanford Universitystanford, sls | $18,708,002 | 180 | 167 (94.6) | Minimal | 179 | 169 (96.7) | Minimal | -0.6% | 2 | 2.1 | |
| North Carolina Central Universitynccu, nc central | $7,083,442 | 206 | 143 (20.5) | Extreme | 199 | 141 (15.2) | Extreme | -3.4% | 2 | -5.3 | |
| University of North Dakotanorthdakota, UND | $4,213,170 | 83 | 148 (36.3) | High | 73 | 143 (20.5) | Extreme | -12% | 5 | -15.8 | |
| Liberty Universityliberty | $4,863,250 | 135 | 148 (36.3) | High | 84 | 148 (36.3) | High | -37.8% | 0 | -0 | |
| Ohio Northern Universityonu, pettit | $9,806,524 | 120 | 149 (40.3) | High | 71 | 144 (22.9) | Extreme | -40.8% | 5 | -17.4 | |
| University of The District of Columbiaudc, clarke | $5,341,775 | 131 | 149 (40.3) | High | 90 | 145 (26.1) | Very High | -31.3% | 4 | -14.2 | |
| University of South Dakotasouthdakota | $5,764,299 | 75 | 149 (40.3) | High | 74 | 144 (22.9) | Extreme | -1.3% | 5 | -17.4 | |
| Northern Illinois Universityniu | $6,328,924 | 135 | 150 (44.3) | Modest | 84 | 146 (29.5) | Very High | -37.8% | 4 | -14.8 | |
| West Virginia Universitywvu | $9,489,424 | 137 | 151 (48.1) | Modest | 107 | 152 (52.2) | Modest | -21.9% | 1 | 4.1 | |
| University of Wyomingwyoming | $3,756,872 | 82 | 151 (48.1) | Modest | 85 | 150 (44.3) | Modest | 3.7% | 1 | -3.8 | |
| University of Arkansas - Little Rockarkansas-littlerock, bowen | $7,300,860 | 157 | 151 (48.1) | Modest | 125 | 146 (29.5) | Very High | -20.4% | 5 | -18.6 | |
| University of Akronakron | $8,396,844 | 177 | 152 (52.2) | Modest | 116 | 148 (36.3) | High | -34.5% | 4 | -15.9 | |
| CUNYcuny-queens, city university of new york | $9,642,555 | 163 | 152 (52.2) | Modest | 97 | 151 (48.1) | Modest | -40.5% | 1 | -4.1 | |
| University of Tulsatulsa | $8,143,010 | 146 | 152 (52.2) | Modest | 86 | 151 (48.1) | Modest | -41.1% | 1 | -4.1 | |
| University of New Mexiconewmexico | $6,889,813 | 116 | 153 (55.6) | Low | 111 | 150 (44.3) | Modest | -4.3% | 3 | -11.3 | |
| University of Nebraskanebraska | $5,794,620 | 145 | 153 (55.6) | Low | 107 | 152 (52.2) | Modest | -26.2% | 1 | -3.4 | |
| Washburn Universitywashburn | $8,089,412 | 169 | 153 (55.6) | Low | 113 | 148 (36.3) | High | -33.1% | 5 | -19.3 | |
| University of Montanamontana | $5,127,552 | 85 | 153 (55.6) | Low | 83 | 151 (48.1) | Modest | -2.4% | 2 | -7.5 | |
| University of Memphismemphis, humphreys | $8,661,330 | 158 | 153 (55.6) | Low | 118 | 150 (44.3) | Modest | -25.3% | 3 | -11.3 | |
| University of Mainemaine | $8,038,171 | 95 | 153 (55.6) | Low | 81 | 149 (40.3) | High | -14.7% | 4 | -15.3 | |
| University of Hawaiihawaii, richardson, manoa | $4,107,418 | 113 | 153 (55.6) | Low | 120 | 152 (52.2) | Modest | 6.2% | 1 | -3.4 | |
| University of Arkansas - Fayettevillearkansas-fayetteville | $6,290,559 | 138 | 153 (55.6) | Low | 125 | 151 (48.1) | Modest | -9.4% | 2 | -7.5 | |
| University of Kansaskansas, ku | $7,339,220 | 165 | 155 (63.9) | Low | 125 | 153 (55.6) | Low | -24.2% | 2 | -8.3 | |
| University of Louisvillelouisville, brandeis | $9,199,890 | 143 | 155 (63.9) | Low | 92 | 150 (44.3) | Modest | -35.7% | 5 | -19.6 | |
| University of Tennesseetennessee, utk | $8,010,321 | 169 | 156 (67.4) | Minimal | 93 | 154 (59.7) | Low | -45% | 2 | -7.7 | |
| University of Cincinnaticincinnati | $8,356,267 | 144 | 157 (70.9) | Minimal | 73 | 151 (48.1) | Modest | -49.3% | 6 | -22.8 | |
| University of Oklahomaoklahoma, ou | $9,242,157 | 174 | 157 (70.9) | Minimal | 157 | 155 (63.9) | Low | -9.8% | 2 | -7 | |
| University of Missouri - Columbiamissouri, mizzou | $7,872,813 | 148 | 157 (70.9) | Minimal | 115 | 154 (59.7) | Low | -22.3% | 3 | -11.2 | |
| University of Utahutah, uu, quinney | $9,132,100 | 122 | 157 (70.9) | Minimal | 100 | 155 (63.9) | Low | -18% | 2 | -7 | |
| University of Kentuckykentucky, uk | $7,674,600 | 135 | 157 (70.9) | Minimal | 114 | 152 (52.2) | Modest | -15.6% | 5 | -18.7 | |
| University of Alabamaalabama, bama | $7,846,720 | 161 | 159 (77.6) | Minimal | 134 | 157 (70.9) | Minimal | -16.8% | 2 | -6.7 | |
| Brigham Young Universitybyu, clark | $5,366,097 | 150 | 161 (83.4) | Minimal | 126 | 156 (67.4) | Minimal | -16% | 5 | -16 | |
| University of California - Irvineirvine, uci | $7,716,825 | 83 | 163 (88.1) | Minimal | 89 | 162 (85.9) | Minimal | 7.2% | 1 | -2.2 | |
| Florida A&M Universityfamu | - | 288 | 144 (22.9) | Extreme | 152 | 144 (22.9) | Extreme | -47.2% | 0 | -0 | |
| Appalachian School of Lawappalachian | - | 127 | 146 (29.5) | Very High | 48 | 141 (15.2) | Extreme | -62.2% | 5 | -14.3 | |
| Faulkner Universityfaulkner, jones | - | 145 | 148 (36.3) | High | 113 | 142 (17.8) | Extreme | -22.1% | 6 | -18.5 | |
| Arizona Summit Law Schoolarizonasummit, phoenix, infilaw | - | 392 | 148 (36.3) | High | 262 | 140 (13.4) | Extreme | -33.2% | 8 | -22.9 | |
| John Marshall Law School - Atlantajohnmarshal-atl,jmls | - | 265 | 148 (36.3) | High | 214 | 146 (29.5) | Very High | -19.2% | 2 | -6.8 | |
| New England School of Lawnewengland | - | 393 | 151 (48.1) | Modest | 265 | 146 (29.5) | Very High | -32.6% | 5 | -18.6 | |
| Southern Illinois Universitysiu, carbondale | - | 144 | 151 (48.1) | Modest | 125 | 144 (22.9) | Extreme | -13.2% | 7 | -25.2 | |
| Rutgers State University - Camdenrutgers-camden | - | 269 | 157 (70.9) | Minimal | 182 | 152 (52.2) | Modest | -32.3% | 5 | -18.7 | |