Cumberland School of Law Class Profiles by Year
Cumberland Law Tuition, Admission, and Enrollment Trends from 2016 to 2024
The following table shows Cumberland 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 | $37,146 | 151 | 3.23 | 65.10% | 34.97% | 509 | - |
| 2016-17 | $37,878 ▲1.97% |
152 ▲1 |
3.31 ▲0.08 |
68.39% ▲3.30% |
37.63% ▲2.66% |
496 ▼-13 |
- |
| 2017-18 | $37,878 |
151 ▼-1 |
3.36 ▲0.05 |
73.23% ▲4.84% |
34.67% ▼-2.96% |
496 | 63.64% |
| 2018-19 | $40,210 ▲6.16% |
151 | 3.31 ▼-0.05 |
74.14% ▲0.91% |
32.00% ▼-2.67% |
426 ▼-70 |
70.45% ▲6.81% |
| 2019-20 | $41,338 ▲2.81% |
153 ▲2 |
3.48 ▲0.17 |
66.15% ▼-7.98% |
37.15% ▲5.15% |
506 ▲80 |
82.61% ▲12.16% |
| 2020-21 | $42,610 ▲3.08% |
152 ▼-1 |
3.49 ▲0.01 |
67.59% ▲1.44% |
35.90% ▼-1.25% |
523 ▲17 |
79.85% ▼-2.76% |
| 2021-22 | $23,290 ▼-45.34% |
154 ▲2 |
3.54 ▲0.05 |
60.66% ▼-6.93% |
41.09% ▲5.18% |
510 ▼-13 |
71.43% ▼-8.42% |
| 2022-23 | $44,318 ▲90.29% |
155 ▲1 |
3.62 ▲0.08 |
62.15% ▲1.50% |
34.19% ▼-6.89% |
535 ▲25 |
83.69% ▲12.26% |
| 2023-24 | $45,236 ▲2.07% |
155 | 3.61 ▼-0.01 |
55.67% ▼-6.49% |
38.14% ▲3.95% |
487 ▼-48 |
78.36% ▼-5.33% |
LSAT Score from 2016 to 2024
The 2023 LSAT score at Cumberland School of Law is 155. The LSAT score is 1 point higher than last year's score. Compared to the LSAT score 8 years ago, this year's score is 4 points higher.
The following table and chart visualize the changes of LSAT scores at Cumberland School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2023.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 148 | 151 | 153 |
| 2017 | 149 ▲1 |
152 ▲1 |
155 ▲2 |
| 2018 | 148 ▼-1 |
151 ▼-1 |
154 ▼-1 |
| 2019 | 149 ▲1 |
151 | 154 |
| 2020 | 150 ▲1 |
153 ▲2 |
156 ▲2 |
| 2021 | 149 ▼-1 |
152 ▼-1 |
157 ▲1 |
| 2022 | 151 ▲2 |
154 ▲2 |
157 |
| 2023 | 152 ▲1 |
155 ▲1 |
157 |
| 2024 | 152 | 155 | 157 |
GPA Trends from 2016 to 2024
The 2023 GPA at Cumberland School of Law is 3.61. The GPA is 0.07 points higher than last year's GPA. Compared to the GPA 8 years ago, this year's GPA is 0.38 points higher.
The following table and chart visualize the changes of GPAs at Cumberland School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2023.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2.98 | 3.23 | 3.53 |
| 2017 | 2.92 ▼-0.06 |
3.31 ▲0.08 |
3.59 ▲0.06 |
| 2018 | 3.05 ▲0.13 |
3.36 ▲0.05 |
3.61 ▲0.02 |
| 2019 | 3.1 ▲0.05 |
3.31 ▼-0.05 |
3.57 ▼-0.04 |
| 2020 | 3.25 ▲0.15 |
3.48 ▲0.17 |
3.65 ▲0.08 |
| 2021 | 3.2 ▼-0.05 |
3.49 ▲0.01 |
3.71 ▲0.06 |
| 2022 | 3.24 ▲0.04 |
3.54 ▲0.05 |
3.76 ▲0.05 |
| 2023 | 3.36 ▲0.12 |
3.62 ▲0.08 |
3.84 ▲0.08 |
| 2024 | 3.37 ▲0.01 |
3.61 ▼-0.01 |
3.79 ▼-0.05 |
Changes in Acceptance Rate from 2016 to 2024
The 2023 acceptance rate at Cumberland School of Law is 55.67%. The acceptance rate is 4.988 percents lower than last year's rate. Compared to the rate 8 years ago, this year's rate is 9.429 percents lower.
The following table and chart visualize the changes of acceptance rate, yield, and number of applicants at Cumberland School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2023.
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance Rate | Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 659 | 429 | 150 | 65.10% | 34.97% |
| 2017 | 579 ▼-80 |
396 ▼-33 |
149 ▼-1 |
68.39% ▲3.30% |
37.63% ▲2.66% |
| 2018 | 579 | 424 ▲28 |
147 ▼-2 |
73.23% ▲4.84% |
34.67% ▼-2.96% |
| 2019 | 607 ▲28 |
450 ▲26 |
144 ▼-3 |
74.14% ▲0.91% |
32.00% ▼-2.67% |
| 2020 | 647 ▲40 |
428 ▼-22 |
159 ▲15 |
66.15% ▼-7.98% |
37.15% ▲5.15% |
| 2021 | 614 ▼-33 |
415 ▼-13 |
149 ▼-10 |
67.59% ▲1.44% |
35.90% ▼-1.25% |
| 2022 | 638 ▲24 |
387 ▼-28 |
159 ▲10 |
60.66% ▼-6.93% |
41.09% ▲5.18% |
| 2023 | 687 ▲49 |
427 ▲40 |
146 ▼-13 |
62.15% ▲1.50% |
34.19% ▼-6.89% |
| 2024 | 697 ▲10 |
388 ▼-39 |
148 ▲2 |
55.67% ▼-6.49% |
38.14% ▲3.95% |
Tuition Increase from 2016 to 2024
The Cumberland Law's 2024 tuition & fees is $45,236, which is $918 (2.07%) higher than last year's tuition. Compared to the amount 9 years ago, this year's tuition is $8,090 (21.78%) higher.
The following table and chart visualize the increase of tuition & fees at Cumberland School of Law from 2016 to 2024.
| Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| 2016 | $37,146 |
| 2017 | $37,878▲1.97% |
| 2018 | $37,878 |
| 2019 | $40,210▲6.16% |
| 2020 | $41,338▲2.81% |
| 2021 | $42,610▲3.08% |
| 2022 | $23,290▼-45.34% |
| 2023 | $44,318▲90.29% |
| 2024 | $45,236▲2.07% |
Enrollment Changes from 2016 to 2024
In the academic year 2023-2024, a total of 487 students enrolled in Cumberland School of Law, including J.D. and Non-J.D. programs. 449 students joined in J.D. program and 38 students enrolled in Non-J.D. program.
The following table and chart show the enrollment by J.D. and Non-JD program at Cumberland School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2024.
| Year | J.D. Enrollment | Non-J.D. Enrollment | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 509 | 0 | 509 |
| 2017 | 449 ▼-60 |
47 ▲47 |
496 ▼-13 |
| 2018 | 434 ▼-15 |
62 ▲15 |
496 |
| 2019 | 376 ▼-58 |
50 ▼-12 |
426 ▼-70 |
| 2020 | 437 ▲61 |
69 ▲19 |
506 ▲80 |
| 2021 | 432 ▼-5 |
91 ▲22 |
523 ▲17 |
| 2022 | 450 ▲18 |
60 ▼-31 |
510 ▼-13 |
| 2023 | 443 ▼-7 |
92 ▲32 |
535 ▲25 |
| 2024 | 449 ▲6 |
38 ▼-54 |
487 ▼-48 |
Bar exam pass rate from 2018 to 2023
The 2023 bar exam pass rate of Cumberland School of Law is 78%. 134 graduates took the exam first-time and 105 passed the exam.
The following table and chart show the changes of bar exam pass rate for Cumberland 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 | 151 | 29 | 20 | 143 | 91 | 63.64% |
| 2019 | 144 ▼-7 |
33 ▲4 |
20 | 132 ▼-11 |
93 ▲2 |
70.45% ▲6.81% |
| 2020 | 138 ▼-6 |
13 ▼-20 |
13 ▼-7 |
138 ▲6 |
114 ▲21 |
82.61% ▲12.16% |
| 2021 | 141 ▲3 |
17 ▲4 |
10 ▼-3 |
134 ▼-4 |
107 ▼-7 |
79.85% ▼-2.76% |
| 2022 | 121 ▼-20 |
10 ▼-7 |
15 ▲5 |
126 ▼-8 |
90 ▼-17 |
71.43% ▼-8.42% |
| 2023 | 149 ▲28 |
12 ▲2 |
4 ▼-11 |
141 ▲15 |
118 ▲28 |
83.69% ▲12.26% |
| 2024 | 138 ▼-11 |
11 ▼-1 |
7 ▲3 |
134 ▼-7 |
105 ▼-13 |
78.36% ▼-5.33% |
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