City University of New York School of Law Class Profiles by Year
CUNY Law Tuition, Admission, and Enrollment Trends from 2016 to 2024
The following table shows CUNY Law's class profiles by year. The green or red colored numbers indicate changes in value or percentage for each subject compared to previous year.
| Year | Tuition & Fees | LSAT Score | GPA | Acceptance Rate | Yield | Enrollment | Bar Exam Pass Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-16 | $25,184 ($15,864) |
152 | 3.32 | 44.84% | 24.84% | 413 | - |
| 2016-17 | $23,984 ($14,664) ▼-4.76% |
151 ▼-1 |
3.23 ▼-0.09 |
45.40% ▲0.57% |
29.38% ▲4.54% |
359 ▼-54 |
- |
| 2017-18 | $24,724 ($15,114) ▲3.09% |
153 ▲2 |
3.26 ▲0.03 |
40.62% ▼-4.79% |
30.52% ▲1.15% |
434 ▲75 |
76.15% |
| 2018-19 | $25,464 ($15,564) ▲2.99% |
154 ▲1 |
3.28 ▲0.02 |
38.11% ▼-2.51% |
33.50% ▲2.97% |
482 ▲48 |
86.31% ▲10.16% |
| 2019-20 | $26,204 ($16,014) ▲2.91% |
154 | 3.36 ▲0.08 |
37.72% ▼-0.39% |
33.92% ▲0.43% |
622 ▲140 |
75% ▼-11.31% |
| 2020-21 | $26,204 ($16,014) |
154 | 3.45 ▲0.09 |
34.53% ▼-3.19% |
35.69% ▲1.77% |
672 ▲50 |
65.94% ▼-9.06% |
| 2021-22 | $26,204 ($16,014) |
155 ▲1 |
3.46 ▲0.01 |
29.63% ▼-4.90% |
35.14% ▼-0.56% |
696 ▲24 |
73.44% ▲7.50% |
| 2022-23 | $26,204 ($16,014) |
154 ▼-1 |
3.42 ▼-0.04 |
35.27% ▲5.64% |
33.12% ▼-2.02% |
698 ▲2 |
74.56% ▲1.12% |
| 2023-24 | $26,204 ($16,014) |
153 ▼-1 |
3.45 ▲0.03 |
39.89% ▲4.61% |
33.01% ▼-0.10% |
674 ▼-24 |
55.88% ▼-18.68% |
LSAT Score from 2016 to 2024
The 2023 LSAT score at City University of New York School of Law is 153. The LSAT score is 2 points lower than last year's score. Compared to the LSAT score 8 years ago, this year's score is 1 point higher.
The following table and chart visualize the changes of LSAT scores at City University of New York School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2023.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 150 | 152 | 156 |
| 2017 | 149 ▼-1 |
151 ▼-1 |
155 ▼-1 |
| 2018 | 150 ▲1 |
153 ▲2 |
157 ▲2 |
| 2019 | 150 | 154 ▲1 |
158 ▲1 |
| 2020 | 151 ▲1 |
154 | 158 |
| 2021 | 151 | 154 | 159 ▲1 |
| 2022 | 151 | 155 ▲1 |
160 ▲1 |
| 2023 | 151 | 154 ▼-1 |
158 ▼-2 |
| 2024 | 150 ▼-1 |
153 ▼-1 |
157 ▼-1 |
GPA Trends from 2016 to 2024
The 2023 GPA at City University of New York School of Law is 3.45. The GPA is 0.0099999999999998 points lower than last year's GPA. Compared to the GPA 8 years ago, this year's GPA is 0.13 points higher.
The following table and chart visualize the changes of GPAs at City University of New York School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2023.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3.09 | 3.32 | 3.59 |
| 2017 | 2.96 ▼-0.13 |
3.23 ▼-0.09 |
3.57 ▼-0.02 |
| 2018 | 2.94 ▼-0.02 |
3.26 ▲0.03 |
3.54 ▼-0.03 |
| 2019 | 3.01 ▲0.07 |
3.28 ▲0.02 |
3.58 ▲0.04 |
| 2020 | 3.11 ▲0.10 |
3.36 ▲0.08 |
3.63 ▲0.05 |
| 2021 | 3.17 ▲0.06 |
3.45 ▲0.09 |
3.7 ▲0.07 |
| 2022 | 3.19 ▲0.02 |
3.46 ▲0.01 |
3.66 ▼-0.04 |
| 2023 | 3.16 ▼-0.03 |
3.42 ▼-0.04 |
3.64 ▼-0.02 |
| 2024 | 3.12 ▼-0.04 |
3.45 ▲0.03 |
3.73 ▲0.09 |
Changes in Acceptance Rate from 2016 to 2024
The 2023 acceptance rate at City University of New York School of Law is 39.89%. The acceptance rate is 10.260 percents higher than last year's rate. Compared to the rate 8 years ago, this year's rate is 4.948 percents lower.
The following table and chart visualize the changes of acceptance rate, yield, and number of applicants at City University of New York School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2023.
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance Rate | Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1,356 | 608 | 151 | 44.84% | 24.84% |
| 2017 | 1,447 ▲91 |
657 ▲49 |
193 ▲42 |
45.40% ▲0.57% |
29.38% ▲4.54% |
| 2018 | 1,460 ▲13 |
593 ▼-64 |
181 ▼-12 |
40.62% ▼-4.79% |
30.52% ▲1.15% |
| 2019 | 1,606 ▲146 |
612 ▲19 |
205 ▲24 |
38.11% ▼-2.51% |
33.50% ▲2.97% |
| 2020 | 1,649 ▲43 |
622 ▲10 |
211 ▲6 |
37.72% ▼-0.39% |
33.92% ▲0.43% |
| 2021 | 1,761 ▲112 |
608 ▼-14 |
217 ▲6 |
34.53% ▼-3.19% |
35.69% ▲1.77% |
| 2022 | 1,998 ▲237 |
592 ▼-16 |
208 ▼-9 |
29.63% ▼-4.90% |
35.14% ▼-0.56% |
| 2023 | 1,755 ▼-243 |
619 ▲27 |
205 ▼-3 |
35.27% ▲5.64% |
33.12% ▼-2.02% |
| 2024 | 1,572 ▼-183 |
627 ▲8 |
207 ▲2 |
39.89% ▲4.61% |
33.01% ▼-0.10% |
Tuition Increase from 2016 to 2024
The CUNY Law's 2024 tuition & fees is $18,852 for in-state and $29,042 for out-of-state students, which is $2,838 (10.83%) higher than last year's tuition. Compared to the amount 9 years ago, this year's tuition is $3,858 (15.32%) higher.
The following table and chart visualize the increase of tuition & fees at City University of New York School of Law from 2016 to 2024.
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $15,864 | $25,184 |
| 2017 | $14,664▼-7.56% | $23,984▼-4.76% |
| 2018 | $15,114▲3.07% | $24,724▲3.09% |
| 2019 | $15,564▲2.98% | $25,464▲2.99% |
| 2020 | $16,014▲2.89% | $26,204▲2.91% |
| 2021 | $16,014 | $26,204 |
| 2022 | $16,014 | $26,204 |
| 2023 | $16,014 | $26,204 |
| 2024 | $16,014 | $26,204 |
Enrollment Changes from 2016 to 2024
In the academic year 2023-2024, a total of 674 students enrolled in City University of New York School of Law, including J.D. and Non-J.D. programs. 674 students joined in J.D. program and 0 students enrolled in Non-J.D. program.
The CUNY Law's enrollment size grew by 63.20% since 2016 from 413 to 674 students.
The following table and chart show the enrollment by J.D. and Non-JD program at City University of New York School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2024.
| Year | J.D. Enrollment | Non-J.D. Enrollment | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 413 | 0 | 413 |
| 2017 | 359 ▼-54 |
0 | 359 ▼-54 |
| 2018 | 434 ▲75 |
0 | 434 ▲75 |
| 2019 | 482 ▲48 |
0 | 482 ▲48 |
| 2020 | 622 ▲140 |
0 | 622 ▲140 |
| 2021 | 672 ▲50 |
0 | 672 ▲50 |
| 2022 | 696 ▲24 |
0 | 696 ▲24 |
| 2023 | 698 ▲2 |
0 | 698 ▲2 |
| 2024 | 674 ▼-24 |
0 | 674 ▼-24 |
Bar exam pass rate from 2018 to 2023
The 2023 bar exam pass rate of City University of New York School of Law is 56%. 204 graduates took the exam first-time and 114 passed the exam.
The following table and chart show the changes of bar exam pass rate for City University of New York School of Lawgraduates from 2018 to 2023.
| Year | Total Graduates | Not Take Exam | Prior/Early Exam Takers | Total Exam Takers | Exam Passers | Pass Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 104 | 2 | 6 | 109 | 83 | 76.15% |
| 2019 | 94 ▼-10 |
2 | 2 ▼-4 |
95 ▼-14 |
82 ▼-1 |
86.31% ▲10.16% |
| 2020 | 165 ▲71 |
12 ▲10 |
7 ▲5 |
160 ▲65 |
120 ▲38 |
75.00% ▼-11.31% |
| 2021 | 147 ▼-18 |
16 ▲4 |
13 ▲6 |
138 ▼-22 |
91 ▼-29 |
65.94% ▼-9.06% |
| 2022 | 188 ▲41 |
7 ▼-9 |
16 ▲3 |
192 ▲54 |
141 ▲50 |
73.44% ▲7.5% |
| 2023 | 188 | 23 ▲16 |
4 ▼-12 |
169 ▼-23 |
126 ▼-15 |
74.56% ▲1.12% |
| 2024 | 206 ▲18 |
18 ▼-5 |
21 ▲17 |
204 ▲35 |
114 ▼-12 |
55.88% ▼-18.68% |
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