159 Average LSAT Score
Most law schools require to submit a sample of LSAT writing in application process, although writing samples do not receive a score. The range of LSAT score is 120 (lowest) to 180 (highest).
Lowest LSAT scores by First-year Students
For the academic year 2023-2024, the average LSAT score submitted by first-year enrolled students is 159. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico School of Law has the lowest LSAT score of 138. Interamerican University of Puerto Rico School of Law and Appalachian School of Law follow it with 142 and 146 respectively.
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Top 25 Lowest LSAT Scores
The following table compares the top 25 Lowest LSAT Scores with important academic indicators.
The rankings include 10 public and 15 law schools are included.
For the Lowest LSAT Scores, the average 2024 tuition & fees is $18,589 state residents and $28,523 for out-of-state students in public law schools. In private law schools in the rankings, the tuition & fees is $41,560. The average financial aid amount of them is $13,399 which is 36.87% of tuition & fees.
| Rank | School | LSAT Score | GPA | Acceptance Rate | Tuition & Fees | Enrollment | Bar Exam Pass Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico School of LawPrivatePonce, PR | 138 | 3.32 | 39.88% | $16,803 | 542 | 62.32% |
| 2 | Interamerican University of Puerto Rico School of LawPrivateSan Juan, PR | 142 | 3.36 | 58.41% | $14,510 | 681 | 45.45% |
| 3 | Appalachian School of LawPrivateGrundy, GA | 146 | 3.13 | 54.19% | $41,000 | 140 | 61.22% |
| 4 | Southern University Law CenterPublicBaton Rouge, LA | 147 | 3.12 | 53.46% | $30,034 | 874 | 52.94% |
| 5 | Claude W. Pettit College of LawPrivateAda, OH | 148 | 3.40 | 68.25% | $35,250 | 196 | 50.94% |
| 5 | University of Puerto Rico School of LawPublicSan Juan, PR | 148 | 3.76 | 42.35% | $8,680 | 461 | 51.43% |
| 5 | Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law SchoolPrivateLansing, MI | 148 | 3.07 | 46.15% | $46,240 | 472 | 37.25% |
| 5 | Widener Law CommonwealthPrivateHarrisburg, PA | 148 | 3.34 | 65.00% | $58,958 | 374 | 53.75% |
| 9 | Dwayne O. Andreas School of LawPrivateOrlando, FL | 149 | 3.24 | 55.63% | $43,150 | 771 | 52.76% |
| 9 | North Carolina Central University School of LawPublicDurham, NC | 149 | 3.35 | 34.62% | $39,042 | 430 | 56.59% |
| 9 | Oklahoma City University School of LawPrivateOklahoma City, OK | 149 | 3.36 | 65.40% | $37,500 | 427 | 59.38% |
| 9 | Southern Illinois University School of LawPublicCarbondale, IL | 149 | 3.30 | 60.47% | $21,555 | 273 | 65.67% |
| 13 | Atlanta's John Marshall Law SchoolPrivateAtlanta, GA | 150 | 3.19 | 46.88% | $52,006 | 349 | 64.94% |
| 13 | Capital University Law SchoolPrivateColumbus, OH | 150 | 3.45 | 77.52% | $42,838 | 463 | 77.44% |
| 13 | Thomas Goode Jones School of LawPrivateMontgomery, AL | 150 | 3.21 | 58.25% | $39,900 | 325 | 66.67% |
| 13 | Mississippi College School of LawPrivateJackson, MS | 150 | 3.33 | 67.41% | $39,642 | 362 | 75.25% |
| 13 | University of North Dakota School of LawPublicGrand Forks, ND | 150 | 3.37 | 62.01% | $32,648 | 238 | 60.71% |
| 13 | Northern Illinois University College of LawPublicDeKalb, IL | 150 | 3.43 | 54.48% | $23,553 | 317 | 59.55% |
| 13 | Roger Williams University School of LawPrivateBristol, RI | 150 | 3.30 | 65.19% | $48,064 | 516 | 57.89% |
| 13 | Thurgood Marshall School of LawPublicHouston, TX | 150 | 3.16 | 39.65% | $29,497 | 568 | 63.45% |
| 13 | University of Massachusetts School of LawPublicNorth Dartmouth, MA | 150 | 3.39 | 67.27% | $41,272 | 354 | 59.43% |
| 13 | Western New England University School of LawPrivateSpringfield, MA | 150 | 3.30 | 59.82% | $50,070 | 365 | 68.60% |
| 13 | Widener Law DelawarePrivateWilmington, DE | 150 | 3.26 | 67.83% | $57,470 | 770 | 63.78% |
| 24 | David A. Clarke School of LawPublicWashington, DC | 151 | 3.27 | 44.34% | $25,873 | 248 | 47.92% |
| 24 | Florida A&M University College of LawPublicOrlando, FL | 151 | 3.52 | 35.83% | $33,076 | 347 | 40.20% |