Boston University School of Law Class Profiles by Year

    BU Law Tuition, Admission, and Enrollment Trends from 2016 to 2024

    The following table shows BU 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.
    Boston University School of Law Class Profiles From 2016 to 2024
    YearTuition & FeesLSAT Score GPAAcceptance RateYield EnrollmentBar Exam Pass Rate
    2015-16 $49,330 163 3.67 37.88% 14.67% 1,017 -
    2016-17 $51,210
    		 164
    		 3.68
    		 29.33%
    		 18.24%
    		 1,004
    		 -
    2017-18 $53,236
    		 165
    		 3.73
    		 29.41%
    		 14.54%
    		 1,053
    		 87.74%
    2018-19 $55,076
    		 166
    		 3.74
    		 25.87%
    		 18.42%
    		 720
    		 87.91%
    2019-20 $56,982
    		 166 3.78
    		 23.14%
    		 16.58%
    		 1,122
    		 91.6%
    2020-21 $57,650
    		 167
    		 3.8
    		 24.93%
    		 17.60%
    		 1,149
    		 94.5%
    2021-22 $59,380
    		 169
    		 3.77
    		 18.33%
    		 20.50%
    		 1,061
    		 93.53%
    2022-23 $61,159
    		 170
    		 3.84
    		 16.33%
    		 16.71%
    		 1,151
    		 90.58%
    2023-24 $65,020
    		 170 3.86
    		 17.82%
    		 16.92%
    		 1,070
    		 87.7%

    LSAT Score from 2016 to 2024

    The 2023 LSAT score at Boston University School of Law is 170. 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 7 points higher.
    The following table and chart visualize the changes of LSAT scores at Boston University School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2023.
    BU Law LSAT Scores Changes (2016-2024)
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    2016 160 163 164
    2017 161
    		 164
    		 165
    2018 161 165
    		 166
    2019 160
    		 166
    		 167
    2020 161
    		 166 168
    2021 162
    		 167
    		 168
    2022 165
    		 169
    		 171
    2023 164
    		 170
    		 171
    2024 164 170 171
    Boston University School of Law LSAT score Trends (2016-2024) Chart

    GPA Trends from 2016 to 2024

    The 2023 GPA at Boston University School of Law is 3.86. The GPA is 0.09 points higher than last year's GPA. Compared to the GPA 8 years ago, this year's GPA is 0.19 points higher.
    The following table and chart visualize the changes of GPAs at Boston University School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2023.
    BU Law GPA Changes (2016-2024)
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    2016 3.41 3.67 3.75
    2017 3.52
    		 3.68
    		 3.77
    2018 3.5
    		 3.73
    		 3.81
    2019 3.49
    		 3.74
    		 3.84
    2020 3.56
    		 3.78
    		 3.86
    2021 3.56
    		 3.8
    		 3.87
    2022 3.53
    		 3.77
    		 3.87
    2023 3.57
    		 3.84
    		 3.91
    2024 3.7
    		 3.86
    		 3.91
    Boston University School of Law GPA Trends (2016-2024) Chart

    Changes in Acceptance Rate from 2016 to 2024

    The 2023 acceptance rate at Boston University School of Law is 17.82%. The acceptance rate is 0.511 percents lower than last year's rate. Compared to the rate 8 years ago, this year's rate is 20.057 percents lower.
    The following table and chart visualize the changes of acceptance rate, yield, and number of applicants at Boston University School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2023.
    BU Law Acceptance Rate and First-year Enrollment Changes (2016-2024)
    YearApplicantsAdmittedEnrolled Acceptance RateYield
    2016 4,248 1,609 236 37.88% 14.67%
    2017 4,804
    		 1,409
    		 257
    		 29.33%
    		 18.24%
    2018 5,450
    		 1,603
    		 233
    		 29.41%
    		 14.54%
    2019 5,876
    		 1,520
    		 280
    		 25.87%
    		 18.42%
    2020 5,812
    		 1,345
    		 223
    		 23.14%
    		 16.58%
    2021 5,719
    		 1,426
    		 251
    		 24.93%
    		 17.60%
    2022 8,221
    		 1,507
    		 309
    		 18.33%
    		 20.50%
    2023 7,661
    		 1,251
    		 209
    		 16.33%
    		 16.71%
    2024 7,297
    		 1,300
    		 220
    		 17.82%
    		 16.92%
    Boston University School of Law Acceptance Rate Trends (2016-2024) Chart

    Tuition Increase from 2016 to 2024

    The BU Law's 2024 tuition & fees is $65,020, which is $3,861 (6.31%) higher than last year's tuition. Compared to the amount 9 years ago, this year's tuition is $15,690 (31.81%) higher.
    The following table and chart visualize the increase of tuition & fees at Boston University School of Law from 2016 to 2024.
    BU Law Tuition Changes (2016-2024)
    YearTuition & Fees
    2016$49,330
    2017$51,210
    2018$53,236
    2019$55,076
    2020$56,982
    2021$57,650
    2022$59,380
    2023$61,159
    2024$65,020
    Boston University School of Law Tuition & Fees Trends (2016-2024) Chart

    Enrollment Changes from 2016 to 2024

    In the academic year 2023-2024, a total of 1,070 students enrolled in Boston University School of Law, including J.D. and Non-J.D. programs. 744 students joined in J.D. program and 326 students enrolled in Non-J.D. program.
    The following table and chart show the enrollment by J.D. and Non-JD program at Boston University School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2024.
    BU Law JD and Non-JD Enrollment Trends (2016-2024)
    YearJ.D. EnrollmentNon-J.D. EnrollmentTotal Enrollment
    2016 646 371 1,017
    2017 674
    		 330
    		 1,004
    2018 710
    		 343
    		 1,053
    2019 351
    		 369
    		 720
    2020 742
    		 380
    		 1,122
    2021 771
    		 378
    		 1,149
    2022 796
    		 265
    		 1,061
    2023 759
    		 392
    		 1,151
    2024 744
    		 326
    		 1,070
    Boston University School of LawEnrollment Trends (2016-2024) Chart

    Bar exam pass rate from 2018 to 2023

    The 2023 bar exam pass rate of Boston University School of Law is 88%. 244 graduates took the exam first-time and 214 passed the exam.
    The following table and chart show the changes of bar exam pass rate for Boston University School of Lawgraduates from 2018 to 2023.
    BU Law Bar Exam Pass Rate Changes (2018-2024)
    YearTotal GraduatesNot Take ExamPrior/Early Exam TakersTotal Exam TakersExam PassersPass Rate
    2018 224 16 3 212 186 87.74%
    2019 215
    		 9
    		 8
    		 215
    		 189
    		 87.91%
    2020 254
    		 9 5
    		 250
    		 229
    		 91.60%
    2021 227
    		 18
    		 10
    		 218
    		 206
    		 94.50%
    2022 281
    		 15
    		 15
    		 278
    		 260
    		 93.53%
    2023 231
    		 18
    		 10
    		 223
    		 202
    		 90.58%
    2024 243
    		 12
    		 15
    		 244
    		 214
    		 87.70%
    Boston University School of LawBar Exam Pass Rate Trends (2018-2024) Chart
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