Chapman University School of Law Acceptance Rate, Requirements, and Deadlines

27.14% Chapman University School of Law Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Chapman University School of Law is 27.14% for the 2024-2025 admission. 2,082 students applied and 565 are accepted. Of the accepted students, 141 students finally enrolled into the school and the yield is 24.96%.

Acceptance Rate Comparison for Chapman University School of Law

Compared to law schools in U.S., Chapman University School of Law's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 42%. Compared to law schools in California, Chapman University School of Law's acceptance rate is lower than the average rate of 34%.
You can compare Chapman University School of Law with law schools that have similar acceptance rate between 20% and 30%
Chapman University School of Law Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateYieldFirst-Year EnrollTotal Enroll
Chapman University School of Law27.14%24.96%141404
All Law Schools41.58%31.81%196707
Public40.53%32.88%168632
Private42.39%30.98%217765
California Law Schools34%26.12%227827
Public24.29%27.56%279998
Private37.73%25.57%207761
Chapman University School of Law Acceptance Rate Chart

2025 LSAT Scores and GPA

The LSAT score at Chapman University School of Law is 162 and GPA is 3.67 over 141 enrolled students for the academic year 2024-2025.
Compared to law schools in U.S., Chapman University School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 159. Compared to law schools in California, Chapman University School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 161.
You can compare Chapman University School of Law with law schools that have similar LSAT score between 160 and 165
The 75th percentile of LSAT score is 162 and the 25th percentile is 153. The 75th percentile of GPA is 3.77 and the 25th percentile is 3.3.
LSAT ScoresGPA
Chapman University School of Law1623.67
All Law Schools1593.62
Public1593.66
Private1583.59
California Law Schools1613.64
Public1663.79
Private1593.59
Chapman University School of Law LSAT score & GPA Comparison Chart
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
2020155158160
2021154159160
2022154160162
2023155161163
2024153161162
2025155162164
Chapman University School of Law LSAT score Trends Chart Chart
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
20203.283.493.64
20213.263.523.66
20223.133.63.71
20233.23.633.78
20243.33.673.77
20253.273.673.83
Chapman University School of Law GPA Trends Chart Chart
Data Source: ABA Statistics

Application timeline & Requirements

For 2025 fall term class, the application deadline at Chapman University School of Law is July 15, 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. Especially, to apply scholarship by school or government, the application must be submitted by the priority deadline, July 15, 2025. Check detailed explanation about application time line at Chapman University School of Law' application process page.
The items in following table are the required items to Chapman 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.
Priority Deadline2025-04-15
Regular Decision Deadline2025-07-15
Admission Contact
Phone714-628-2500
Emaillawadmission@chapman.edu
General Admission Informationhttps://www.chapman.edu/law/admission/index.aspx
Application Requirementshttps://www.chapman.edu/law/admission/apply-now.aspx
Personal Statement
  • Discuss any matters relevant to your ability to succeed in law school.
Résumé
  • Describe your academic, extracurricular and professional activities.
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.