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 $68,136 163 3.67 37.88% 14.67% 1,017 -
2016-17 $68,136
164
3.68
29.33%
18.24%
1,004
-
2017-18 $68,136
165
3.73
29.41%
14.54%
1,053
87.74%
2018-19 $68,136
166
3.74
25.87%
18.42%
720
87.91%
2019-20 $68,136
166 3.78
23.14%
16.58%
1,122
91.6%
2020-21 $68,136
167
3.8
24.93%
17.60%
1,149
94.5%
2021-22 $68,136
169
3.77
18.33%
20.50%
1,061
93.53%
2022-23 $68,136
170
3.84
16.33%
16.71%
1,151
90.58%
2023-24 $68,136
170 3.86
17.82%
16.92%
1,070
87.7%
2024-25 $68,136
170 3.88
20.61%
16.26%
1,033
87.7%

LSAT Score from 2016 to 2025

The 2024 LSAT score at Boston University School of Law is 170. The LSAT score is same as last year's score. Compared to the LSAT score 9 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 2024.
BU Law LSAT Scores Changes (2016-2025)
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
2025 163
170 171
Boston University School of Law LSAT score Trends (2016-2025) Chart

GPA Trends from 2016 to 2025

The 2024 GPA at Boston University School of Law is 3.88. The GPA is 0.04 points higher than last year's GPA. Compared to the GPA 9 years ago, this year's GPA is 0.21 points higher.
The following table and chart visualize the changes of GPAs at Boston University School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2024.
BU Law GPA Changes (2016-2025)
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
2025 3.66
3.88
3.92
Boston University School of Law GPA Trends (2016-2025) Chart

Changes in Acceptance Rate from 2016 to 2025

The 2024 acceptance rate at Boston University School of Law is 20.61%. The acceptance rate is 4.281 percents higher than last year's rate. Compared to the rate 9 years ago, this year's rate is 17.267 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 2024.
BU Law Acceptance Rate and First-year Enrollment Changes (2016-2025)
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%
2025 6,207
1,279
208
20.61%
16.26%
Boston University School of Law Acceptance Rate Trends (2016-2025) Chart

Tuition Increase from 2016 to 2024

The BU Law's 2024 tuition & fees is $68,136, which is same as last year's tuition. Compared to the amount 9 years ago, this year's tuition is same as.
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$68,136
2017$68,136
2018$68,136
2019$68,136
2020$68,136
2021$68,136
2022$68,136
2023$68,136
2024$68,136
2025$68,136
Boston University School of Law Tuition & Fees Trends (2016-2024) Chart

Enrollment Changes from 2016 to 2025

In the academic year 2024-2025, a total of 1,033 students enrolled in Boston University School of Law, including J.D. and Non-J.D. programs. 662 students joined in J.D. program and 371 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 2025.
BU Law JD and Non-JD Enrollment Trends (2016-2025)
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
2025 662
371
1,033
Boston University School of LawEnrollment Trends (2016-2025) Chart

Bar exam pass rate from 2018 to 2024

The 2024 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 2024.
BU Law Bar Exam Pass Rate Changes (2018-2025)
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%
2025 243 12 15 244 214 87.70%
Boston University School of LawBar Exam Pass Rate Trends (2018-2025) Chart