We split schools up by Type of School, and then show the change in the 50th percentile LSAT for each school's entering class between 2010 and 2014. For example, the first chart shows 50th percentile LSAT score changes at the 84 Public Schools. The purple marker shows the 50th percentile LSAT score in 2010. These charts demonstrate that not all changes in LSAT score are the same. 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 50th percentile LSAT score for students who entered in 2010. The end point is the 50th percentile LSAT score for students who entered in 2014. If the 50th 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 50th 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 half 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 Type of School.
| Grouped by Type of School | Risk Level by 50th Percentile LSAT Scores, 2014 Entering Class | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extreme Risk | Very High Risk | High Risk | Serious Risk | Other Schools | Modest Risk | Low Risk | Minimal Risk | |
| Public Schools | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 76 | 10 | 22 | 44 |
| Private Schools | 2 | 9 | 12 | 23 | 85 | 27 | 13 | 45 |
| For-Profit Schools | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Read this chart across each row. For example, the 84 schools in the Public Schools group, 8 schools are "Serious Risk" and 76 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 Type of School | Average Decline Between 2010 and 2014 |
LSAT - 50th 2010 |
LSAT - 50th 2014 |
LSAT Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Schools 84 schools |
-7 percentile | 158.4 | 156.2 | -2.2 points |
| Private Schools 108 schools |
-9.6 percentile | 156.9 | 155.3 | -1.6 points |
| For-Profit Schools 6 schools |
-16.5 percentile | 150.3 | 145.7 | -4.6 points |
Read this chart across each row. For example, the 84 schools in the Public Schools group had a decline of 7 percentile for the 50th Percentile LSAT from 2010 to 2014.
The top half of both charts — in purple — shows how law schools grouped by Type of School 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 6 schools that qualified as "High Risk" based on 50th Percentile LSAT. However, in 2014 there are 19 schools that qualify as "High Risk." The tooltip will show how each of those two groups (of 6 and 19 schools, respectively) break down based on Type of School.
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 | Type | 2010 Entering Class | 2014 Entering Class | Change | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enr. | 50th Percentile LSAT | Enr. | 50th Percentile LSAT | Enr. | 50th Percentile LSAT | ||||||
| Score (%ile Rank) |
Risk Band | Score (%ile Rank) |
Risk Band | Score | %ile | Risk Band | |||||
| Southern University Law Centersouthern | Public | 320 | 145 (26.1) | Very High | 196 | 144 (22.9) | Extreme | -38.8% | 1 | -3.2 | |
| North Carolina Central Universitynccu, nc central | Public | 206 | 146 (29.5) | Very High | 199 | 144 (22.9) | Extreme | -3.4% | 2 | -6.6 | |
| Florida A&M Universityfamu | Public | 288 | 147 (33) | High | 152 | 146 (29.5) | Very High | -47.2% | 1 | -3.5 | |
| Texas Southern Universitytexassouthern, tsu, marshall | Public | 212 | 148 (36.3) | High | 166 | 145 (26.1) | Very High | -21.7% | 3 | -10.2 | |
| University of South Dakotasouthdakota | Public | 75 | 150 (44.3) | Modest | 74 | 148 (36.3) | High | -1.3% | 2 | -8 | |
| University of North Dakotanorthdakota, UND | Public | 83 | 151 (48.1) | Modest | 73 | 150 (44.3) | Modest | -12% | 1 | -3.8 | |
| University of The District of Columbiaudc, clarke | Public | 131 | 152 (52.2) | Modest | 90 | 148 (36.3) | High | -31.3% | 4 | -15.9 | |
| University of Toledotoledo | Public | 157 | 152 (52.2) | Modest | 79 | 151 (48.1) | Modest | -49.7% | 1 | -4.1 | |
| University of New Hampshirenh, franklin pierce | Public | 132 | 153 (55.6) | Low | 71 | 155 (63.9) | Low | -46.2% | 2 | 8.3 | |
| Northern Illinois Universityniu | Public | 135 | 153 (55.6) | Low | 84 | 150 (44.3) | Modest | -37.8% | 3 | -11.3 | |
| Southern Illinois Universitysiu, carbondale | Public | 144 | 153 (55.6) | Low | 125 | 147 (33) | High | -13.2% | 6 | -22.6 | |
| Texas A&Mtexasam, texas wesleyan, tamu | Public | 253 | 153 (55.6) | Low | 192 | 154 (59.7) | Low | -24.1% | 1 | 4.1 | |
| CUNYcuny-queens, city university of new york | Public | 163 | 154 (59.7) | Low | 97 | 154 (59.7) | Low | -40.5% | 0 | -0 | |
| University of Illinois Chicago School of Lawjohnmarshall-chicago,jmls,uic | Public | 539 | 154 (59.7) | Low | 357 | 149 (40.3) | High | -33.8% | 5 | -19.4 | |
| University of Arkansas - Little Rockarkansas-littlerock, bowen | Public | 157 | 154 (59.7) | Low | 125 | 150 (44.3) | Modest | -20.4% | 4 | -15.4 | |
| University of Idahoidaho | Public | 130 | 154 (59.7) | Low | 113 | 151 (48.1) | Modest | -13.1% | 3 | -11.6 | |
| University of Wyomingwyoming | Public | 82 | 154 (59.7) | Low | 85 | 153 (55.6) | Low | 3.7% | 1 | -4.1 | |
| West Virginia Universitywvu | Public | 137 | 154 (59.7) | Low | 107 | 154 (59.7) | Low | -21.9% | 0 | -0 | |
| Cleveland-Marshall College of Lawcleveland | Public | 195 | 155 (63.9) | Low | 141 | 153 (55.6) | Low | -27.7% | 2 | -8.3 | |
| Florida International Universityfiu | Public | 161 | 155 (63.9) | Low | 144 | 156 (67.4) | Minimal | -10.6% | 1 | 3.5 | |
| Indiana University - Indianapolisindiana-indy, IU | Public | 282 | 155 (63.9) | Low | 281 | 152 (52.2) | Modest | -0.4% | 3 | -11.7 | |
| Northern Kentucky Universitynku, chase | Public | 199 | 155 (63.9) | Low | 119 | 150 (44.3) | Modest | -40.2% | 5 | -19.6 | |
| University of Akronakron | Public | 177 | 155 (63.9) | Low | 116 | 153 (55.6) | Low | -34.5% | 2 | -8.3 | |
| University of Baltimorebaltimore | Public | 363 | 155 (63.9) | Low | 233 | 152 (52.2) | Modest | -35.8% | 3 | -11.7 | |
| University of Memphismemphis, humphreys | Public | 158 | 155 (63.9) | Low | 118 | 153 (55.6) | Low | -25.3% | 2 | -8.3 | |
| University of Montanamontana | Public | 85 | 155 (63.9) | Low | 83 | 154 (59.7) | Low | -2.4% | 1 | -4.2 | |
| Washburn Universitywashburn | Public | 169 | 155 (63.9) | Low | 113 | 151 (48.1) | Modest | -33.1% | 4 | -15.8 | |
| Texas Tech Universitytexastech, ttu | Public | 244 | 156 (67.4) | Minimal | 228 | 154 (59.7) | Low | -6.6% | 2 | -7.7 | |
| University of Hawaiihawaii, richardson, manoa | Public | 113 | 156 (67.4) | Minimal | 120 | 156 (67.4) | Minimal | 6.2% | 0 | -0 | |
| University of Mainemaine | Public | 95 | 156 (67.4) | Minimal | 81 | 153 (55.6) | Low | -14.7% | 3 | -11.8 | |
| University of Mississippimississippi, ole miss | Public | 199 | 156 (67.4) | Minimal | 128 | 155 (63.9) | Low | -35.7% | 1 | -3.5 | |
| University of Missouri - Kansas Citymissouri-kc, umkc | Public | 156 | 156 (67.4) | Minimal | 149 | 152 (52.2) | Modest | -4.5% | 4 | -15.2 | |
| University of Nebraskanebraska | Public | 145 | 156 (67.4) | Minimal | 107 | 156 (67.4) | Minimal | -26.2% | 0 | -0 | |
| University of New Mexiconewmexico | Public | 116 | 156 (67.4) | Minimal | 111 | 153 (55.6) | Low | -4.3% | 3 | -11.8 | |
| Wayne State Universitywayne | Public | 197 | 156 (67.4) | Minimal | 117 | 156 (67.4) | Minimal | -40.6% | 0 | -0 | |
| Michigan State Universitymsu, michstate, detroit college of law, dcl | Public | 299 | 157 (70.9) | Minimal | 248 | 155 (63.9) | Low | -17.1% | 2 | -7 | |
| University of Arkansas - Fayettevillearkansas-fayetteville | Public | 138 | 157 (70.9) | Minimal | 125 | 154 (59.7) | Low | -9.4% | 3 | -11.2 | |
| University of Louisvillelouisville, brandeis | Public | 143 | 157 (70.9) | Minimal | 92 | 153 (55.6) | Low | -35.7% | 4 | -15.3 | |
| Louisiana State Universitylsu, hebert | Public | 222 | 158 (74.6) | Minimal | 200 | 155 (63.9) | Low | -9.9% | 3 | -10.7 | |
| Rutgers State University - Newarkrutgers-newark | Public | 283 | 158 (74.6) | Minimal | 189 | 156 (67.4) | Minimal | -33.2% | 2 | -7.2 | |
| SUNY Buffalobuffalo | Public | 219 | 158 (74.6) | Minimal | 143 | 154 (59.7) | Low | -34.7% | 4 | -14.9 | |
| University of Kansaskansas, ku | Public | 165 | 158 (74.6) | Minimal | 125 | 158 (74.6) | Minimal | -24.2% | 0 | -0 | |
| Penn State Universitypennstate, dickinson | Public | 228 | 159 (77.6) | Minimal | 191 | 158 (74.6) | Minimal | -16.2% | 1 | -3 | |
| University of Missouri - Columbiamissouri, mizzou | Public | 148 | 159 (77.6) | Minimal | 115 | 157 (70.9) | Minimal | -22.3% | 2 | -6.7 | |
| University of Nevada - Las Vegasunlv | Public | 145 | 159 (77.6) | Minimal | 112 | 158 (74.6) | Minimal | -22.8% | 1 | -3 | |
| University of Oklahomaoklahoma, ou | Public | 174 | 159 (77.6) | Minimal | 157 | 157 (70.9) | Minimal | -9.8% | 2 | -6.7 | |
| University of Oregonoregon | Public | 177 | 159 (77.6) | Minimal | 118 | 157 (70.9) | Minimal | -33.3% | 2 | -6.7 | |
| University of South Carolinasouthcarolina, usc | Public | 239 | 159 (77.6) | Minimal | 213 | 155 (63.9) | Low | -10.9% | 4 | -13.7 | |
| Rutgers State University - Camdenrutgers-camden | Public | 269 | 160 (80.4) | Minimal | 182 | 155 (63.9) | Low | -32.3% | 5 | -16.5 | |
| University of Kentuckykentucky, uk | Public | 135 | 160 (80.4) | Minimal | 114 | 155 (63.9) | Low | -15.6% | 5 | -16.5 | |
| University of Pittsburghpitt | Public | 259 | 160 (80.4) | Minimal | 156 | 157 (70.9) | Minimal | -39.8% | 3 | -9.5 | |
| University of Tennesseetennessee, utk | Public | 169 | 160 (80.4) | Minimal | 93 | 158 (74.6) | Minimal | -45% | 2 | -5.8 | |
| Arizona State Universityasu, o'connor | Public | 191 | 161 (83.4) | Minimal | 143 | 162 (85.9) | Minimal | -25.1% | 1 | 2.5 | |
| Georgia State Universitygsu | Public | 224 | 161 (83.4) | Minimal | 186 | 158 (74.6) | Minimal | -17% | 3 | -8.8 | |
| Temple Universitytemple, beasley | Public | 326 | 161 (83.4) | Minimal | 215 | 160 (80.4) | Minimal | -34% | 1 | -3 | |
| University of Cincinnaticincinnati | Public | 144 | 161 (83.4) | Minimal | 73 | 155 (63.9) | Low | -49.3% | 6 | -19.5 | |
| University of Connecticutuconn | Public | 186 | 161 (83.4) | Minimal | 160 | 157 (70.9) | Minimal | -14% | 4 | -12.5 | |
| University of Iowaiowa | Public | 203 | 161 (83.4) | Minimal | 141 | 160 (80.4) | Minimal | -30.5% | 1 | -3 | |
| University of Marylandmaryland, carey | Public | 296 | 161 (83.4) | Minimal | 196 | 159 (77.6) | Minimal | -33.8% | 2 | -5.8 | |
| University of Utahutah, uu, quinney | Public | 122 | 161 (83.4) | Minimal | 100 | 158 (74.6) | Minimal | -18% | 3 | -8.8 | |
| Florida State Universityfsu | Public | 199 | 162 (85.9) | Minimal | 188 | 159 (77.6) | Minimal | -5.5% | 3 | -8.3 | |
| University of Arizonaarizona, rogers | Public | 157 | 162 (85.9) | Minimal | 104 | 161 (83.4) | Minimal | -33.8% | 1 | -2.5 | |
| University of Floridaflorida, uf, levin | Public | 310 | 162 (85.9) | Minimal | 307 | 158 (74.6) | Minimal | -1% | 4 | -11.3 | |
| University of Houstonhouston, uhlc, uh | Public | 266 | 162 (85.9) | Minimal | 231 | 159 (77.6) | Minimal | -13.2% | 3 | -8.3 | |
| Ohio State Universityosu, moritz | Public | 230 | 163 (88.1) | Minimal | 167 | 159 (77.6) | Minimal | -27.4% | 4 | -10.5 | |
| University of California - Davisdavis, ucd, king | Public | 196 | 163 (88.1) | Minimal | 164 | 162 (85.9) | Minimal | -16.3% | 1 | -2.2 | |
| University of North Carolinaunc, chapel hill | Public | 254 | 163 (88.1) | Minimal | 201 | 161 (83.4) | Minimal | -20.9% | 2 | -4.7 | |
| University of Washingtonwashington, uw | Public | 186 | 163 (88.1) | Minimal | 163 | 164 (90) | Minimal | -12.4% | 1 | 1.9 | |
| University of Wisconsinwisconsin | Public | 246 | 163 (88.1) | Minimal | 158 | 161 (83.4) | Minimal | -35.8% | 2 | -4.7 | |
| George Mason Universitygmu | Public | 303 | 164 (90) | Minimal | 161 | 161 (83.4) | Minimal | -46.9% | 3 | -6.6 | |
| Indiana University - Bloomingtonindiana, IU, mauer | Public | 250 | 164 (90) | Minimal | 183 | 161 (83.4) | Minimal | -26.8% | 3 | -6.6 | |
| University of California - Hastingshastings, uch | Public | 383 | 164 (90) | Minimal | 323 | 158 (74.6) | Minimal | -15.7% | 6 | -15.4 | |
| University of Coloradocolorado, cu, boulder | Public | 180 | 164 (90) | Minimal | 166 | 161 (83.4) | Minimal | -7.8% | 3 | -6.6 | |
| University of Georgiageorgia, uga | Public | 248 | 164 (90) | Minimal | 185 | 163 (88.1) | Minimal | -25.4% | 1 | -1.9 | |
| William and Marywm, marshall-wythe | Public | 217 | 165 (92) | Minimal | 213 | 163 (88.1) | Minimal | -1.8% | 2 | -3.9 | |
| University of Alabamaalabama, bama | Public | 161 | 165 (92) | Minimal | 134 | 163 (88.1) | Minimal | -16.8% | 2 | -3.9 | |
| University of California - Irvineirvine, uci | Public | 83 | 165 (92) | Minimal | 89 | 164 (90) | Minimal | 7.2% | 1 | -2 | |
| University of California - Berkeleyberkeley, ucb, boalt | Public | 286 | 167 (94.6) | Minimal | 274 | 167 (94.6) | Minimal | -4.2% | 0 | -0 | |
| University of Illinoisillinois, uofi, urbana-champaign | Public | 228 | 167 (94.6) | Minimal | 157 | 161 (83.4) | Minimal | -31.1% | 6 | -11.2 | |
| University of Minnesotaminnesota, uminn | Public | 260 | 167 (94.6) | Minimal | 193 | 164 (90) | Minimal | -25.8% | 3 | -4.6 | |
| University of Texastexas, ut | Public | 389 | 167 (94.6) | Minimal | 301 | 167 (94.6) | Minimal | -22.6% | 0 | -0 | |
| University of California - Los Angelesucla | Public | 308 | 168 (95.9) | Minimal | 314 | 167 (94.6) | Minimal | 1.9% | 1 | -1.3 | |
| University of Michiganmichigan, umich, um, uofm | Public | 376 | 169 (96.7) | Minimal | 318 | 168 (95.9) | Minimal | -15.4% | 1 | -0.8 | |
| University of Virginiauva | Public | 368 | 170 (97.4) | Minimal | 307 | 169 (96.7) | Minimal | -16.6% | 1 | -0.7 | |
| Western Michigan University - Cooley Law Schoolcooley, wmu | Private | 1583 | 146 (29.5) | Very High | 445 | 145 (26.1) | Very High | -71.9% | 1 | -3.4 | |
| Appalachian School of Lawappalachian | Private | 127 | 147 (33) | High | 48 | 144 (22.9) | Extreme | -62.2% | 3 | -10.1 | |
| Ave Maria School of Lawavemaria | Private | 203 | 149 (40.3) | High | 112 | 143 (20.5) | Extreme | -44.8% | 6 | -19.8 | |
| Faulkner Universityfaulkner, jones | Private | 145 | 150 (44.3) | Modest | 113 | 145 (26.1) | Very High | -22.1% | 5 | -18.2 | |
| Liberty Universityliberty | Private | 135 | 150 (44.3) | Modest | 84 | 151 (48.1) | Modest | -37.8% | 1 | 3.8 | |
| Mississippi Collegemississippicollege | Private | 212 | 150 (44.3) | Modest | 151 | 147 (33) | High | -28.8% | 3 | -11.3 | |
| Nova Southeastern Universitynova, broad | Private | 386 | 150 (44.3) | Modest | 262 | 148 (36.3) | High | -32.1% | 2 | -8 | |
| Oklahoma City Universityocu | Private | 224 | 150 (44.3) | Modest | 156 | 148 (36.3) | High | -30.4% | 2 | -8 | |
| St. Thomas University - Floridastu | Private | 275 | 150 (44.3) | Modest | 233 | 148 (36.3) | High | -15.3% | 2 | -8 | |
| University of Detroit Mercydetroit-mercy | Private | 257 | 150 (44.3) | Modest | 199 | 152 (52.2) | Modest | -22.6% | 2 | 7.9 | |
| Valparaiso Universityvalparaiso, valpo | Private | 207 | 150 (44.3) | Modest | 174 | 145 (26.1) | Very High | -15.9% | 5 | -18.2 | |
| Widener University - Pennsylvaniawidener, harrisburg | Private | 178 | 150 (44.3) | Modest | 97 | 148 (36.3) | High | -45.5% | 2 | -8 | |
| Barry Universitybarry | Private | 254 | 151 (48.1) | Modest | 268 | 146 (29.5) | Very High | 5.5% | 5 | -18.6 | |
| Roger Williams Universityrogerwilliams, rwu | Private | 198 | 151 (48.1) | Modest | 138 | 148 (36.3) | High | -30.3% | 3 | -11.8 | |
| Thomas Jefferson School of Lawthomasjefferson, tjsl | Private | 422 | 151 (48.1) | Modest | 241 | 145 (26.1) | Very High | -42.9% | 6 | -22 | |
| Touro Collegetouro, fuchsberg | Private | 280 | 151 (48.1) | Modest | 187 | 146 (29.5) | Very High | -33.2% | 5 | -18.6 | |
| Regent Universityregent | Private | 168 | 152 (52.2) | Modest | 104 | 152 (52.2) | Modest | -38.1% | 0 | -0 | |
| University of Daytondayton | Private | 207 | 152 (52.2) | Modest | 113 | 148 (36.3) | High | -45.4% | 4 | -15.9 | |
| University of La Vernelaverne | Private | 166 | 152 (52.2) | Modest | 58 | 147 (33) | High | -65.1% | 5 | -19.2 | |
| Whittier Law Schoolwhittier | Private | 303 | 152 (52.2) | Modest | 239 | 146 (29.5) | Very High | -21.1% | 6 | -22.7 | |
| Widener University - Delawarewidener, wilmington | Private | 389 | 152 (52.2) | Modest | 128 | 149 (40.3) | High | -67.1% | 3 | -11.9 | |
| Capital Universitycapital | Private | 246 | 153 (55.6) | Low | 163 | 148 (36.3) | High | -33.7% | 5 | -19.3 | |
| Duquesne Universityduquesne | Private | 212 | 153 (55.6) | Low | 124 | 152 (52.2) | Modest | -41.5% | 1 | -3.4 | |
| Hamline Universityhamline | Private | 227 | 153 (55.6) | Low | 90 | 151 (48.1) | Modest | -60.4% | 2 | -7.5 | |
| Loyola University New Orleansloyola-neworleans | Private | 246 | 153 (55.6) | Low | 139 | 153 (55.6) | Low | -43.5% | 0 | -0 | |
| New England School of Lawnewengland | Private | 393 | 153 (55.6) | Low | 265 | 150 (44.3) | Modest | -32.6% | 3 | -11.3 | |
| South Texas College of Law Houstonsouthtexas | Private | 461 | 153 (55.6) | Low | 362 | 151 (48.1) | Modest | -21.5% | 2 | -7.5 | |
| St. Mary's Universitystmarys | Private | 301 | 153 (55.6) | Low | 254 | 150 (44.3) | Modest | -15.6% | 3 | -11.3 | |
| Western New England University School of Lawwesternnewengland | Private | 168 | 153 (55.6) | Low | 118 | 146 (29.5) | Very High | -29.8% | 7 | -26.1 | |
| Albany Law Schoolalbany, union | Private | 236 | 154 (59.7) | Low | 117 | 151 (48.1) | Modest | -50.4% | 3 | -11.6 | |
| California Western School of Lawcalwestern | Private | 382 | 154 (59.7) | Low | 263 | 150 (44.3) | Modest | -31.2% | 4 | -15.4 | |
| Creighton Universitycreighton | Private | 144 | 154 (59.7) | Low | 114 | 152 (52.2) | Modest | -20.8% | 2 | -7.5 | |
| Golden Gate Universitygoldengate | Private | 320 | 154 (59.7) | Low | 137 | 149 (40.3) | High | -57.2% | 5 | -19.4 | |
| Howard Universityhoward | Private | 156 | 154 (59.7) | Low | 126 | 151 (48.1) | Modest | -19.2% | 3 | -11.6 | |
| Ohio Northern Universityonu, pettit | Private | 120 | 154 (59.7) | Low | 71 | 150 (44.3) | Modest | -40.8% | 4 | -15.4 | |
| Pace Universitypace | Private | 299 | 154 (59.7) | Low | 207 | 151 (48.1) | Modest | -30.8% | 3 | -11.6 | |
| Elon Law Schoolelon | Private | 132 | 155 (63.9) | Low | 112 | 148 (36.3) | High | -15.2% | 7 | -27.6 | |
| Gonzaga Universitygonzaga | Private | 183 | 155 (63.9) | Low | 125 | 153 (55.6) | Low | -31.7% | 2 | -8.3 | |
| New York Law Schoolnewyork, nyls | Private | 641 | 155 (63.9) | Low | 245 | 151 (48.1) | Modest | -61.8% | 4 | -15.8 | |
| Samford Universitysamford, cumberland | Private | 166 | 155 (63.9) | Low | 146 | 151 (48.1) | Modest | -12% | 4 | -15.8 | |
| Southwestern Law Schoolsouthwestern | Private | 410 | 155 (63.9) | Low | 337 | 151 (48.1) | Modest | -17.8% | 4 | -15.8 | |
| Syracuse Universitysyracuse | Private | 252 | 155 (63.9) | Low | 169 | 155 (63.9) | Low | -32.9% | 0 | -0 | |
| University of Tulsatulsa | Private | 146 | 155 (63.9) | Low | 86 | 154 (59.7) | Low | -41.1% | 1 | -4.2 | |
| Campbell Universitycampbell | Private | 162 | 156 (67.4) | Minimal | 185 | 152 (52.2) | Modest | 14.2% | 4 | -15.2 | |
| Drake Universitydrake | Private | 155 | 156 (67.4) | Minimal | 106 | 152 (52.2) | Modest | -31.6% | 4 | -15.2 | |
| Mercer Universitymercer, george | Private | 166 | 156 (67.4) | Minimal | 146 | 152 (52.2) | Modest | -12% | 4 | -15.2 | |
| St. Louis Universityslu | Private | 334 | 156 (67.4) | Minimal | 165 | 155 (63.9) | Low | -50.6% | 1 | -3.5 | |
| Stetson Universitystetson | Private | 360 | 156 (67.4) | Minimal | 246 | 155 (63.9) | Low | -31.7% | 1 | -3.5 | |
| Suffolk Universitysuffolk | Private | 531 | 156 (67.4) | Minimal | 423 | 146 (29.5) | Very High | -20.3% | 10 | -37.9 | |
| University of St. Thomas - Minneapolisstthomas | Private | 168 | 156 (67.4) | Minimal | 124 | 154 (59.7) | Low | -26.2% | 2 | -7.7 | |
| Vermont Law Schoolvermont | Private | 212 | 156 (67.4) | Minimal | 143 | 152 (52.2) | Modest | -32.5% | 4 | -15.2 | |
| Willamette Universitywillamette, collins | Private | 158 | 156 (67.4) | Minimal | 100 | 151 (48.1) | Modest | -36.7% | 5 | -19.3 | |
| William Mitchell College of Lawwilliammitchell | Private | 357 | 156 (67.4) | Minimal | 169 | 152 (52.2) | Modest | -52.7% | 4 | -15.2 | |
| Marquette Universitymarquette | Private | 247 | 157 (70.9) | Minimal | 208 | 152 (52.2) | Modest | -15.8% | 5 | -18.7 | |
| Quinnipiac Universityquinnipiac | Private | 163 | 157 (70.9) | Minimal | 92 | 153 (55.6) | Low | -43.6% | 4 | -15.3 | |
| Hofstra Universityhofstra, deane | Private | 365 | 158 (74.6) | Minimal | 280 | 152 (52.2) | Modest | -23.3% | 6 | -22.4 | |
| Seattle Universityseattle | Private | 324 | 158 (74.6) | Minimal | 256 | 154 (59.7) | Low | -21% | 4 | -14.9 | |
| University of Miamimiami, um, the u | Private | 489 | 158 (74.6) | Minimal | 229 | 157 (70.9) | Minimal | -53.2% | 1 | -3.7 | |
| University of the Pacificpacific, mcgeorge | Private | 346 | 158 (74.6) | Minimal | 152 | 151 (48.1) | Modest | -56.1% | 7 | -26.5 | |
| Catholic University of Americacatholic, columbus | Private | 274 | 159 (77.6) | Minimal | 140 | 155 (63.9) | Low | -48.9% | 4 | -13.7 | |
| Chapman Universitychapman | Private | 212 | 159 (77.6) | Minimal | 169 | 156 (67.4) | Minimal | -20.3% | 3 | -10.2 | |
| Drexel Universitydrexel | Private | 146 | 159 (77.6) | Minimal | 129 | 154 (59.7) | Low | -11.6% | 5 | -17.9 | |
| Seton Hall Universitysetonhall | Private | 358 | 159 (77.6) | Minimal | 167 | 156 (67.4) | Minimal | -53.4% | 3 | -10.2 | |
| University of Denverdenver, du, sturm | Private | 301 | 159 (77.6) | Minimal | 258 | 156 (67.4) | Minimal | -14.3% | 3 | -10.2 | |
| University of San Franciscosanfrancisco, usf | Private | 251 | 159 (77.6) | Minimal | 172 | 153 (55.6) | Low | -31.5% | 6 | -22 | |
| Case Western Reserve Universitycasewestern, cwru | Private | 236 | 160 (80.4) | Minimal | 146 | 159 (77.6) | Minimal | -38.1% | 1 | -2.8 | |
| DePaul Universitydepaul | Private | 312 | 160 (80.4) | Minimal | 226 | 153 (55.6) | Low | -27.6% | 7 | -24.8 | |
| Santa Clara Universitysantaclara, scu | Private | 314 | 160 (80.4) | Minimal | 152 | 157 (70.9) | Minimal | -51.6% | 3 | -9.5 | |
| Villanova Universityvillanova | Private | 251 | 160 (80.4) | Minimal | 155 | 157 (70.9) | Minimal | -38.2% | 3 | -9.5 | |
| Chicago-Kent College of Lawkent, illinois institute of technology | Private | 310 | 161 (83.4) | Minimal | 228 | 157 (70.9) | Minimal | -26.5% | 4 | -12.5 | |
| Loyola Marymount Universityloyola-la | Private | 403 | 161 (83.4) | Minimal | 312 | 159 (77.6) | Minimal | -22.6% | 2 | -5.8 | |
| Loyola University Chicagoloyola-chicago | Private | 292 | 161 (83.4) | Minimal | 231 | 157 (70.9) | Minimal | -20.9% | 4 | -12.5 | |
| Northeastern Universitynortheastern | Private | 220 | 161 (83.4) | Minimal | 126 | 161 (83.4) | Minimal | -42.7% | 0 | -0 | |
| St. John's Universitystjohns | Private | 341 | 161 (83.4) | Minimal | 214 | 157 (70.9) | Minimal | -37.2% | 4 | -12.5 | |
| University of San Diegosandiego, usd | Private | 330 | 161 (83.4) | Minimal | 223 | 159 (77.6) | Minimal | -32.4% | 2 | -5.8 | |
| Baylor Universitybaylor | Private | 183 | 162 (85.9) | Minimal | 158 | 159 (77.6) | Minimal | -13.7% | 3 | -8.3 | |
| Lewis and Clark Collegelewisandclark, northwestern | Private | 247 | 162 (85.9) | Minimal | 203 | 158 (74.6) | Minimal | -17.8% | 4 | -11.3 | |
| Tulane Universitytulane | Private | 258 | 162 (85.9) | Minimal | 185 | 161 (83.4) | Minimal | -28.3% | 1 | -2.5 | |
| University of Richmondrichmond, williams | Private | 146 | 162 (85.9) | Minimal | 133 | 160 (80.4) | Minimal | -8.9% | 2 | -5.5 | |
| American Universityamerican, washington college of law | Private | 502 | 163 (88.1) | Minimal | 429 | 156 (67.4) | Minimal | -14.5% | 7 | -20.7 | |
| Brooklyn Law Schoolbrooklyn | Private | 486 | 163 (88.1) | Minimal | 399 | 156 (67.4) | Minimal | -17.9% | 7 | -20.7 | |
| Pepperdine Universitypepperdine | Private | 222 | 163 (88.1) | Minimal | 227 | 160 (80.4) | Minimal | 2.3% | 3 | -7.7 | |
| Southern Methodist Universitysmu, dedman | Private | 254 | 163 (88.1) | Minimal | 226 | 161 (83.4) | Minimal | -11% | 2 | -4.7 | |
| Wake Forest Universitywake, wf | Private | 165 | 163 (88.1) | Minimal | 179 | 161 (83.4) | Minimal | 8.5% | 2 | -4.7 | |
| Cardozo-Yeshiva Universitycardozo | Private | 382 | 163 (88.1) | Minimal | 339 | 159 (77.6) | Minimal | -11.3% | 4 | -10.5 | |
| Brigham Young Universitybyu, clark | Private | 150 | 164 (90) | Minimal | 126 | 162 (85.9) | Minimal | -16% | 2 | -4.1 | |
| Boston Collegebc | Private | 261 | 166 (93.2) | Minimal | 230 | 162 (85.9) | Minimal | -11.9% | 4 | -7.3 | |
| Boston Universitybu | Private | 268 | 166 (93.2) | Minimal | 208 | 163 (88.1) | Minimal | -22.4% | 3 | -5.1 | |
| Emory Universityemory | Private | 293 | 166 (93.2) | Minimal | 223 | 165 (92) | Minimal | -23.9% | 1 | -1.2 | |
| Fordham Universityfordham | Private | 477 | 166 (93.2) | Minimal | 367 | 163 (88.1) | Minimal | -23.1% | 3 | -5.1 | |
| Washington and Lee Universitywl | Private | 144 | 166 (93.2) | Minimal | 101 | 161 (83.4) | Minimal | -29.9% | 5 | -9.8 | |
| George Washington Universitygw | Private | 523 | 167 (94.6) | Minimal | 539 | 165 (92) | Minimal | 3.1% | 2 | -2.6 | |
| University of Notre Damenotredame, nd | Private | 172 | 167 (94.6) | Minimal | 200 | 163 (88.1) | Minimal | 16.3% | 4 | -6.5 | |
| University of Southern Californiausc, gould | Private | 220 | 167 (94.6) | Minimal | 202 | 166 (93.2) | Minimal | -8.2% | 1 | -1.4 | |
| Washington University in St Louiswashu, wustl | Private | 276 | 167 (94.6) | Minimal | 270 | 166 (93.2) | Minimal | -2.2% | 1 | -1.4 | |
| Cornell Universitycornell | Private | 205 | 168 (95.9) | Minimal | 203 | 167 (94.6) | Minimal | -1% | 1 | -1.3 | |
| Vanderbilt Universityvanderbilt, vandy | Private | 193 | 169 (96.7) | Minimal | 171 | 167 (94.6) | Minimal | -11.4% | 2 | -2.1 | |
| Duke Universityduke, dook | Private | 238 | 170 (97.4) | Minimal | 221 | 169 (96.7) | Minimal | -7.1% | 1 | -0.7 | |
| Georgetown Universitygulc, gtown | Private | 591 | 170 (97.4) | Minimal | 580 | 167 (94.6) | Minimal | -1.9% | 3 | -2.8 | |
| Northwestern Universitynorthwestern, nu, nw | Private | 274 | 170 (97.4) | Minimal | 242 | 168 (95.9) | Minimal | -11.7% | 2 | -1.5 | |
| Stanford Universitystanford, sls | Private | 180 | 170 (97.4) | Minimal | 179 | 172 (98.6) | Minimal | -0.6% | 2 | 1.2 | |
| University of Pennsylvaniapenn, upenn | Private | 250 | 170 (97.4) | Minimal | 250 | 169 (96.7) | Minimal | 0% | 1 | -0.7 | |
| University of Chicagochicago, uchi | Private | 205 | 171 (98) | Minimal | 190 | 170 (97.4) | Minimal | -7.3% | 1 | -0.6 | |
| Columbia Universitycolumbia, cls | Private | 404 | 172 (98.6) | Minimal | 381 | 172 (98.6) | Minimal | -5.7% | 0 | -0 | |
| New York Universitynyu | Private | 476 | 172 (98.6) | Minimal | 452 | 170 (97.4) | Minimal | -5% | 2 | -1.2 | |
| Harvard Universityharvard, hls | Private | 561 | 173 (99) | Minimal | 563 | 173 (99) | Minimal | 0.4% | 0 | -0 | |
| Yale Universityyale, yls | Private | 205 | 173 (99) | Minimal | 200 | 173 (99) | Minimal | -2.4% | 0 | -0 | |
| Concordia University School of Lawconcordia | Private | (-) | Minimal | 46 | 152 (52.2) | Modest | No 2010 Data | ||||
| Charlotte School of Lawcharlotte, infilaw, csol | For Profit | 468 | 149 (40.3) | High | 446 | 142 (17.8) | Extreme | -4.7% | 7 | -22.5 | |
| Florida Coastal School of Lawfloridacoastal, infilaw | For Profit | 808 | 149 (40.3) | High | 424 | 143 (20.5) | Extreme | -47.5% | 6 | -19.8 | |
| Arizona Summit Law Schoolarizonasummit, phoenix, infilaw | For Profit | 392 | 150 (44.3) | Modest | 262 | 144 (22.9) | Extreme | -33.2% | 6 | -21.4 | |
| Western State Universitywesternstate, argosy | For Profit | 242 | 150 (44.3) | Modest | 104 | 149 (40.3) | High | -57% | 1 | -4 | |
| John Marshall Law School - Atlantajohnmarshal-atl,jmls | For Profit | 265 | 150 (44.3) | Modest | 214 | 148 (36.3) | High | -19.2% | 2 | -8 | |
| Charleston School of Lawcharleston, csol | For Profit | 237 | 154 (59.7) | Low | 166 | 148 (36.3) | High | -30% | 6 | -23.4 | |