Santa Clara University School of Law Class Profiles by Year

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

The following table shows SCU 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.
Santa Clara University School of Law Class Profiles From 2016 to 2024
YearTuition & FeesLSAT Score GPAAcceptance RateYield EnrollmentBar Exam Pass Rate
2015-16 $48,689 155 3.23 60.64% 19.25% 694 -
2016-17 $50,639
154
3.17
69.54%
17.40%
690
-
2017-18 $52,409
154 3.29
62.20%
17.19%
724
63.72%
2018-19 $54,240
155
3.32
57.74%
20.09%
693
76.97%
2019-20 $56,280
156
3.33
54.94%
20.17%
734
64.71%
2020-21 $56,280
156 3.34
55.43%
21.60%
755
70.27%
2021-22 $58,680
157
3.42
53.34%
17.64%
728
69.44%
2022-23 $60,479
158
3.42 52.29%
19.34%
673
64.62%
2023-24 $59,254
159
3.55
52.43%
23.93%
662
61.79%

LSAT Score from 2016 to 2024

The 2023 LSAT score at Santa Clara University School of Law is 159. The LSAT score is 2 points higher than last year's score. Compared to the LSAT score 8 years ago, this year's score is 4 points higher.
The following table and chart visualize the changes of LSAT scores at Santa Clara University School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2023.
SCU Law LSAT Scores Changes (2016-2024)
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
2016 153 155 157
2017 151
154
157
2018 151 154 157
2019 152
155
157
2020 153
156
159
2021 154
156 158
2022 155
157
160
2023 155 158
160
2024 155 159
162
Santa Clara University School of Law LSAT score Trends (2016-2024) Chart

GPA Trends from 2016 to 2024

The 2023 GPA at Santa Clara University School of Law is 3.55. The GPA is 0.13 points higher than last year's GPA. Compared to the GPA 8 years ago, this year's GPA is 0.32 points higher.
The following table and chart visualize the changes of GPAs at Santa Clara University School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2023.
SCU Law GPA Changes (2016-2024)
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
2016 3.06 3.23 3.41
2017 2.93
3.17
3.41
2018 3.02
3.29
3.46
2019 3.04
3.32
3.49
2020 3.1
3.33
3.53
2021 3.11
3.34
3.54
2022 3.18
3.42
3.62
2023 3.16
3.42
3.57
2024 3.31
3.55
3.72
Santa Clara University School of Law GPA Trends (2016-2024) Chart

Changes in Acceptance Rate from 2016 to 2024

The 2023 acceptance rate at Santa Clara University School of Law is 52.43%. The acceptance rate is 0.906 percents lower than last year's rate. Compared to the rate 8 years ago, this year's rate is 8.207 percents lower.
The following table and chart visualize the changes of acceptance rate, yield, and number of applicants at Santa Clara University School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2023.
SCU Law Acceptance Rate and First-year Enrollment Changes (2016-2024)
YearApplicantsAdmittedEnrolled Acceptance RateYield
2016 2,228 1,351 260 60.64% 19.25%
2017 2,157
1,500
261
69.54%
17.40%
2018 1,955
1,216
209
62.20%
17.19%
2019 2,009
1,160
233
57.74%
20.09%
2020 2,084
1,145
231
54.94%
20.17%
2021 2,071
1,148
248
55.43%
21.60%
2022 2,338
1,247
220
53.34%
17.64%
2023 1,968
1,029
199
52.29%
19.34%
2024 1,913
1,003
240
52.43%
23.93%
Santa Clara University School of Law Acceptance Rate Trends (2016-2024) Chart

Tuition Increase from 2016 to 2024

The SCU Law's 2024 tuition & fees is $59,254, which is $1,225 (2.03%) lower than last year's tuition. Compared to the amount 9 years ago, this year's tuition is $10,565 (21.70%) higher.
The following table and chart visualize the increase of tuition & fees at Santa Clara University School of Law from 2016 to 2024.
SCU Law Tuition Changes (2016-2024)
YearTuition & Fees
2016$48,689
2017$50,639
2018$52,409
2019$54,240
2020$56,280
2021$56,280
2022$58,680
2023$60,479
2024$59,254
Santa Clara 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 662 students enrolled in Santa Clara University School of Law, including J.D. and Non-J.D. programs. 662 students joined in J.D. program and 0 students enrolled in Non-J.D. program.
The following table and chart show the enrollment by J.D. and Non-JD program at Santa Clara University School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2024.
SCU Law JD and Non-JD Enrollment Trends (2016-2024)
YearJ.D. EnrollmentNon-J.D. EnrollmentTotal Enrollment
2016 641 53 694
2017 653
37
690
2018 658
66
724
2019 643
50
693
2020 707
27
734
2021 728
27 755
2022 709
19
728
2023 665
8
673
2024 662
0
662
Santa Clara University School of LawEnrollment Trends (2016-2024) Chart

Bar exam pass rate from 2018 to 2023

The 2023 bar exam pass rate of Santa Clara University School of Law is 62%. 212 graduates took the exam first-time and 131 passed the exam.
The following table and chart show the changes of bar exam pass rate for Santa Clara University School of Lawgraduates from 2018 to 2023.
SCU Law Bar Exam Pass Rate Changes (2018-2024)
YearTotal GraduatesNot Take ExamPrior/Early Exam TakersTotal Exam TakersExam PassersPass Rate
2018 202 27 39 215 137 63.72%
2019 133
19
24
139
107
76.97%
2020 214
36
26
204
132
64.71%
2021 209
51
27
185
130
70.27%
2022 214
36
38
216
150
69.44%
2023 216
31
27
212
137
64.62%
2024 229
42
25
212 131
61.79%
Santa Clara University School of LawBar Exam Pass Rate Trends (2018-2024) Chart