Fordham University School of Law Acceptance Rates, Requirements, and Deadlines

21.13% Fordham University School of Law Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Fordham University School of Law is 21.13% for the academic year 2023-2024. 6,346 students applied and 1,341 are accepted. Of the accepted students, 431 students finally enrolled into the school and the yield is 32.14%.

Acceptance Rate Comparison for Fordham University School of Law

Compared to law schools in U.S., Fordham University School of Law's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 42%. Compared to law schools in New York, Fordham University School of Law's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 40%.
You can compare Fordham University School of Law with law schools that have similar acceptance rate between 20% and 30%
Fordham University School of Law Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateYieldFirst-Year EnrollTotal Enroll
Fordham University School of Law21.13%32.14%4311,575
All Law Schools42.35%31.09%187714
Public41.36%31.47%161636
Private43.11%30.79%207774
New York Law Schools40%28.32%2721,011
Public40.49%34.70%173749
Private40.31%27.41%2871,049

Application timeline & Requirements

For 2024 fall term class, the application deadline at Fordham University School of Law is March 15, 2024 (Regular Decision Deadline). The school may accept application after the deadline, but it may give benefits to early applicants such as high acceptance chance and scholarship opportunity. Check detailed explanation about application time line at Fordham University School of Law' application process page.
The items in following table are the required items to Fordham University School of Law applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page. You may want to read the common law school application process and requirements to learn the law school application process.
Application Open2023-09-15
Early Decision Deadline2023-10-15
Regular Decision Deadline2024-03-15
Admission Contact
Phone212-636-6810
Emaillawadmissions@fordham.edu
General Admission Informationhttps://www.fordham.edu/info/20612/school_of_law_admissions
Application Requirementshttps://www.fordham.edu/info/21178/application_procedure_and_requirements
CAS Report
  • Applicants need to submit transcripts, GPA, LSAT Scores, LSAT Writing Samples, Letters of Recommendation, and more required items to LSAC.
  • Official CAS Report includes those items and will send to School.
Transcripts
    LSAT Or GRE Scores
    • Official LSAT Score, usually no older than 5 years
    • Additional GRE scores may be optional.
    Letters Of Recommendation
    • Limit up to 3 or 4 letters, in general
    • May require right of access to recommendations.
    Personal Statement
    • Discuss any matters relevant to your ability to succeed in law school.
    Résumé
    • Describe your academic, extracurricular and professional activities.
    Optional Statement And / Or Addenda

      2024 LSAT Scores and GPA

      The LSAT score at Fordham University School of Law is 167 and GPA is 3.75 over 431 enrolled students for the academic year 2023-2024.
      Compared to law schools in U.S., Fordham University School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 159. Compared to law schools in New York, Fordham University School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 160.
      You can compare Fordham University School of Law with law schools that have similar LSAT score between 165 and 170
      The 75th percentile of LSAT score is 168 and the 25th percentile is 164. The 75th percentile of GPA is 3.81 and the 25th percentile is 3.55.
      LSAT ScoresGPA
      Fordham University School of Law1673.75
      All Law Schools1593.61
      Public1593.64
      Private1583.58
      New York Law Schools1603.63
      Public1553.59
      Private1613.64
      25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
      2019Overall161164166
      Full-time161164166
      Part-time158161164
      2020Overall161164166
      Full-time162164166
      Part-time156161163
      2021Overall162164166
      Full-time162164166
      Part-time156160164
      2022Overall164166168
      Full-time164166168
      Part-time157163166
      2023Overall164167168
      Full-time164167168
      Part-time158163167
      2024Overall164167169
      Full-time165167169
      Part-time160164166
      25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
      2019Overall3.383.63.7
      Full-time3.43.63.71
      Part-time3.223.493.7
      2020Overall3.433.643.76
      Full-time3.453.653.76
      Part-time3.343.583.71
      2021Overall3.463.643.74
      Full-time3.483.653.74
      Part-time3.323.533.71
      2022Overall3.513.73.8
      Full-time3.533.713.8
      Part-time3.353.623.78
      2023Overall3.553.723.81
      Full-time3.563.733.83
      Part-time3.473.633.74
      2024Overall3.573.753.84
      Full-time3.63.763.85
      Part-time3.363.583.77