Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law Acceptance Rate, Requirements, and Deadlines

    37.54% Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law Acceptance Rate

    The acceptance rate at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law is 37.54% for the 2024-2025 admission. 3,122 students applied and 1,172 are accepted. Of the accepted students, 307 students finally enrolled into the school and the yield is 26.19%.

    Acceptance Rate Comparison for Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

    Compared to law schools in U.S., Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law's acceptance rate is similar to the average rate of 42%. Compared to law schools in New York, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law's acceptance rate is similar to the average rate of 38%.
    You can compare Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law with law schools that have similar acceptance rate between 30% and 40%
    Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
    Acceptance RateYieldFirst-Year EnrollTotal Enroll
    Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law37.54%26.19%3071,048
    All Law Schools41.58%31.81%196707
    Public40.53%32.88%168632
    Private42.39%30.98%217765
    New York Law Schools38%28.43%2781,016
    Public42.52%34.59%174776
    Private37.37%27.55%2931,050
    Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law Acceptance Rate Chart

    2025 LSAT Scores and GPA

    The LSAT score at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law is 164 and GPA is 3.80 over 307 enrolled students for the academic year 2024-2025.
    Compared to law schools in U.S., Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 159. Compared to law schools in New York, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 160.
    You can compare Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law with law schools that have similar LSAT score between 160 and 165
    The 75th percentile of LSAT score is 166 and the 25th percentile is 160. The 75th percentile of GPA is 3.88 and the 25th percentile is 3.55.
    5 matriculated applicants, 1.63% of first-year students, submitted GRE score and you can check the score below by test subject.
    LSAT ScoresGPA
    Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law1643.80
    All Law Schools1593.62
    Public1593.66
    Private1583.59
    New York Law Schools1603.65
    Public1553.58
    Private1613.66
    Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law LSAT score & GPA Comparison Chart
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    2020157162163
    2021157162164
    2022160164166
    2023159164166
    2024160164166
    2025160164166
    Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law LSAT score Trends Chart Chart
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    20203.393.63.74
    20213.413.653.78
    20223.533.743.86
    20233.463.763.86
    20243.553.793.88
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    Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law GPA Trends Chart Chart
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    Data Source: ABA Statistics

    Application timeline & Requirements

    For 2025 fall term class, the application deadline at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law is April 1, 2025 (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 Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law' application process page.
    The items in following table are the required items to Benjamin N. Cardozo 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.
    Regular Decision Deadline2025-04-01
    Admission Contact
    Phone212-790-0274
    Emaillawinfo@yu.edu
    General Admission Informationhttps://cardozo.yu.edu/admissions/jd-admissions
    Application Requirementshttps://cardozo.yu.edu/admissions/jd-admissions/application-information
    LSAT Or GRE Scores
    • Official LSAT Score, usually no older than 5 years
    • Additional GRE scores may be optional.
    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.
    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.
    Data Source: https://cardozo.yu.edu/admissions/jd-admissions/application-information
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