Cornell Law School Class Profiles by Year
Cornell Law Tuition, Admission, and Enrollment Trends from 2016 to 2024
The following table shows Cornell 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 | $81,416 | 167 | 3.74 | 30.57% | 17.03% | 694 | - |
| 2016-17 | $81,416 |
167 | 3.73 ▼-0.01 |
24.07% ▼-6.50% |
19.66% ▲2.63% |
723 ▲29 |
- |
| 2017-18 | $81,416 |
167 | 3.77 ▲0.04 |
22.16% ▼-1.91% |
22.39% ▲2.74% |
765 ▲42 |
92.22% |
| 2018-19 | $81,416 |
167 | 3.82 ▲0.05 |
21.13% ▼-1.02% |
21.33% ▼-1.06% |
631 ▼-134 |
92.76% ▲0.54% |
| 2019-20 | $81,416 |
168 ▲1 |
3.81 ▼-0.01 |
21.33% ▲0.19% |
22.08% ▲0.75% |
753 ▲122 |
93.79% ▲1.03% |
| 2020-21 | $81,416 |
168 | 3.86 ▲0.05 |
19.03% ▼-2.29% |
21.33% ▼-0.75% |
718 ▼-35 |
95.72% ▲1.93% |
| 2021-22 | $81,416 |
171 ▲3 |
3.86 | 15.41% ▼-3.63% |
20.56% ▼-0.77% |
737 ▲19 |
92.23% ▼-3.49% |
| 2022-23 | $81,416 |
172 ▲1 |
3.87 ▲0.01 |
17.44% ▲2.04% |
23.57% ▲3.01% |
964 ▲227 |
90.31% ▼-1.92% |
| 2023-24 | $81,416 |
172 | 3.9 ▲0.03 |
18.39% ▲0.95% |
19.56% ▼-4.01% |
875 ▼-89 |
94.29% ▲3.98% |
| 2024-25 | $81,416 |
173 ▲1 |
3.89 ▼-0.01 |
23.11% ▲4.71% |
24.42% ▲4.86% |
877 ▲2 |
94.86% ▲0.57% |
LSAT Score from 2016 to 2025
The 2024 LSAT score at Cornell Law School is 173. The LSAT score is 1 point higher than last year's score. Compared to the LSAT score 9 years ago, this year's score is 6 points higher.
The following table and chart visualize the changes of LSAT scores at Cornell Law Schoolfrom 2016 to 2024.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 164 | 167 | 168 |
| 2017 | 163 ▼-1 |
167 | 168 |
| 2018 | 163 | 167 | 168 |
| 2019 | 164 ▲1 |
167 | 168 |
| 2020 | 165 ▲1 |
168 ▲1 |
169 ▲1 |
| 2021 | 164 ▼-1 |
168 | 169 |
| 2022 | 169 ▲5 |
171 ▲3 |
173 ▲4 |
| 2023 | 170 ▲1 |
172 ▲1 |
174 ▲1 |
| 2024 | 169 ▼-1 |
172 | 175 ▲1 |
| 2025 | 169 | 173 ▲1 |
175 |
GPA Trends from 2016 to 2025
The 2024 GPA at Cornell Law School is 3.89. The GPA is 0.02 points higher than last year's GPA. Compared to the GPA 9 years ago, this year's GPA is 0.15 points higher.
The following table and chart visualize the changes of GPAs at Cornell Law Schoolfrom 2016 to 2024.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3.62 | 3.74 | 3.82 |
| 2017 | 3.6 ▼-0.02 |
3.73 ▼-0.01 |
3.81 ▼-0.01 |
| 2018 | 3.68 ▲0.08 |
3.77 ▲0.04 |
3.87 ▲0.06 |
| 2019 | 3.73 ▲0.05 |
3.82 ▲0.05 |
3.89 ▲0.02 |
| 2020 | 3.71 ▼-0.02 |
3.81 ▼-0.01 |
3.91 ▲0.02 |
| 2021 | 3.76 ▲0.05 |
3.86 ▲0.05 |
3.93 ▲0.02 |
| 2022 | 3.75 ▼-0.01 |
3.86 |
3.95 ▲0.02 |
| 2023 | 3.76 ▲0.01 |
3.87 ▲0.01 |
3.94 ▼-0.01 |
| 2024 | 3.78 ▲0.02 |
3.9 ▲0.03 |
3.97 ▲0.03 |
| 2025 | 3.73 ▼-0.05 |
3.89 ▼-0.01 |
3.96 ▼-0.01 |
Changes in Acceptance Rate from 2016 to 2025
The 2024 acceptance rate at Cornell Law School is 23.11%. The acceptance rate is 5.666 percents higher than last year's rate. Compared to the rate 9 years ago, this year's rate is 7.462 percents lower.
The following table and chart visualize the changes of acceptance rate, yield, and number of applicants at Cornell Law Schoolfrom 2016 to 2024.
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance Rate | Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3,899 | 1,192 | 203 | 30.57% | 17.03% |
| 2017 | 4,101 ▲202 |
987 ▼-205 |
194 ▼-9 |
24.07% ▼-6.50% |
19.66% ▲2.63% |
| 2018 | 3,809 ▼-292 |
844 ▼-143 |
189 ▼-5 |
22.16% ▼-1.91% |
22.39% ▲2.74% |
| 2019 | 4,126 ▲317 |
872 ▲28 |
186 ▼-3 |
21.13% ▼-1.02% |
21.33% ▼-1.06% |
| 2020 | 4,098 ▼-28 |
874 ▲2 |
193 ▲7 |
21.33% ▲0.19% |
22.08% ▲0.75% |
| 2021 | 4,261 ▲163 |
811 ▼-63 |
173 ▼-20 |
19.03% ▼-2.29% |
21.33% ▼-0.75% |
| 2022 | 5,998 ▲1737 |
924 ▲113 |
190 ▲17 |
15.41% ▼-3.63% |
20.56% ▼-0.77% |
| 2023 | 4,913 ▼-1085 |
857 ▼-67 |
202 ▲12 |
17.44% ▲2.04% |
23.57% ▲3.01% |
| 2024 | 5,198 ▲285 |
956 ▲99 |
187 ▼-15 |
18.39% ▲0.95% |
19.56% ▼-4.01% |
| 2025 | 3,722 ▼-1476 |
860 ▼-96 |
210 ▲23 |
23.11% ▲4.71% |
24.42% ▲4.86% |
Tuition Increase from 2016 to 2024
The Cornell Law's 2024 tuition & fees is $81,416, which is same as last year's tuition. Compared to the amount 9 years ago, this year's tuition is same as.
The following table and chart visualize the increase of tuition & fees at Cornell Law School from 2016 to 2024.
| Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| 2016 | $81,416 |
| 2017 | $81,416 |
| 2018 | $81,416 |
| 2019 | $81,416 |
| 2020 | $81,416 |
| 2021 | $81,416 |
| 2022 | $81,416 |
| 2023 | $81,416 |
| 2024 | $81,416 |
| 2025 | $81,416 |
Enrollment Changes from 2016 to 2025
In the academic year 2024-2025, a total of 877 students enrolled in Cornell Law School, including J.D. and Non-J.D. programs. 600 students joined in J.D. program and 277 students enrolled in Non-J.D. program.
The Cornell Law's enrollment size grew by 26.37% since 2016 from 694 to 877 students.
The following table and chart show the enrollment by J.D. and Non-JD program at Cornell Law Schoolfrom 2016 to 2025.
| Year | J.D. Enrollment | Non-J.D. Enrollment | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 602 | 92 | 694 |
| 2017 | 627 ▲25 |
96 ▲4 |
723 ▲29 |
| 2018 | 641 ▲14 |
124 ▲28 |
765 ▲42 |
| 2019 | 490 ▼-151 |
141 ▲17 |
631 ▼-134 |
| 2020 | 603 ▲113 |
150 ▲9 |
753 ▲122 |
| 2021 | 578 ▼-25 |
140 ▼-10 |
718 ▼-35 |
| 2022 | 580 ▲2 |
157 ▲17 |
737 ▲19 |
| 2023 | 585 ▲5 |
379 ▲222 |
964 ▲227 |
| 2024 | 586 ▲1 |
289 ▼-90 |
875 ▼-89 |
| 2025 | 600 ▲14 |
277 ▼-12 |
877 ▲2 |
Bar exam pass rate from 2018 to 2024
The 2024 bar exam pass rate of Cornell Law School is 95%. 175 graduates took the exam first-time and 166 passed the exam.
The following table and chart show the changes of bar exam pass rate for Cornell Law Schoolgraduates from 2018 to 2024.
| Year | Total Graduates | Not Take Exam | Prior/Early Exam Takers | Total Exam Takers | Exam Passers | Pass Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 183 | 4 | 0 | 180 | 166 | 92.22% |
| 2019 | 202 ▲19 |
3 ▼-1 |
7 ▲7 |
207 ▲27 |
192 ▲26 |
92.76% ▲0.54000000000001% |
| 2020 | 187 ▼-15 |
7 ▲4 |
13 ▲6 |
193 ▼-14 |
181 ▼-11 |
93.79% ▲1.03% |
| 2021 | 201 ▲14 |
20 ▲13 |
11 ▼-2 |
187 ▼-6 |
179 ▼-2 |
95.72% ▲1.93% |
| 2022 | 192 ▼-9 |
8 ▼-12 |
9 ▼-2 |
193 ▲6 |
178 ▼-1 |
92.23% ▼-3.49% |
| 2023 | 182 ▼-10 |
11 ▲3 |
25 ▲16 |
196 ▲3 |
177 ▼-1 |
90.31% ▼-1.92% |
| 2024 | 175 ▼-7 |
8 ▼-3 |
19 ▼-6 |
175 ▼-21 |
165 ▼-12 |
94.29% ▲3.98% |
| 2025 | 175 | 8 | 19 | 175 | 166 ▲1 |
94.86% ▲0.56999999999999% |
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