University of San Diego School of Law Acceptance Rate, Requirements, and Deadlines

33.61% University of San Diego School of Law Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at University of San Diego School of Law is 33.61% for the academic year 2023-2024. 3,579 students applied and 1,203 are accepted. Of the accepted students, 249 students finally enrolled into the school and the yield is 20.70%.

Acceptance Rate Comparison for University of San Diego School of Law

Compared to law schools in U.S., University of San Diego School of Law's acceptance rate is lower than the average rate of 42%. Compared to law schools in California, University of San Diego School of Law's acceptance rate is similar to the average rate of 33%.
You can compare University of San Diego School of Law with law schools that have similar acceptance rate between 30% and 40%
University of San Diego School of Law Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateYieldFirst-Year EnrollTotal Enroll
University of San Diego School of Law33.61%20.70%249974
All Law Schools42.35%31.09%187714
Public41.36%31.47%161636
Private43.11%30.79%207774
California Law Schools33%26.76%213834
Public21.96%28.48%2651,018
Private37.53%26.10%192762
University of San Diego School of Law Acceptance Rate Chart

2024 LSAT Scores and GPA

The LSAT score at University of San Diego School of Law is 161 and GPA is 3.80 over 249 enrolled students for the academic year 2023-2024.
Compared to law schools in U.S., University of San Diego School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 159. Compared to law schools in California, University of San Diego School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 161.
You can compare University of San Diego School of Law with law schools that have similar LSAT score between 160 and 165
The 75th percentile of LSAT score is 163 and the 25th percentile is 157. The 75th percentile of GPA is 3.86 and the 25th percentile is 3.45.
LSAT ScoresGPA
University of San Diego School of Law1613.80
All Law Schools1593.61
Public1593.64
Private1583.58
California Law Schools1613.63
Public1663.76
Private1593.58
University of San Diego School of Law LSAT score & GPA Comparison Chart
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
2019Overall156159161
Full-time156159161
Part-time154158161
2020Overall155159161
Full-time155159161
Part-time153157159
2021Overall155159161
Full-time155159161
Part-time157159162
2022Overall157161163
Full-time157161163
Part-time155159162
2023Overall157161163
Full-time157161163
Part-time157160167
2024Overall157161163
Full-time157161163
Part-time159162165
University of San Diego School of Law LSAT score Trends Chart Chart
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
2019Overall3.233.533.69
Full-time3.243.553.69
Part-time2.993.323.49
2020Overall3.293.573.68
Full-time3.33.593.69
Part-time3.123.253.59
2021Overall3.333.653.75
Full-time3.333.643.75
Part-time3.123.693.82
2022Overall3.393.73.81
Full-time3.413.73.81
Part-time2.913.363.77
2023Overall3.453.743.86
Full-time3.473.743.86
Part-time3.013.433.76
2024Overall3.523.83.89
Full-time3.523.813.9
Part-time3.373.73.78
University of San Diego School of Law GPA Trends Chart Chart
Data Source: ABA Statistics

Application timeline & Requirements

For 2024 fall term class, the application deadline at University of San Diego School of Law is June 1, 2024 (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, June 1, 2024. Check detailed explanation about application time line at University of San Diego School of Law' application process page.
The items in following table are the required items to University of San Diego 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.
Application Open2023-09-01
Early Decision Deadline2023-12-01
Priority Deadline2024-02-01
Regular Decision Deadline2024-06-01
Admission Contact
Phone619-260-4528
Emailjdinfo@sandiego.edu
General Admission Informationhttps://www.sandiego.edu/law/admissions/
Application Requirementshttps://www.sandiego.edu/law/admissions/jd/application.php
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.
Personal Statement
  • Discuss any matters relevant to your ability to succeed in law school.
Transcripts
    Letters Of Recommendation
    • Limit up to 3 or 4 letters, in general
    • May require right of access to recommendations.
    Résumé
    • Describe your academic, extracurricular and professional activities.
    LSAT Or GRE Scores
    • Official LSAT Score, usually no older than 5 years
    • Additional GRE scores may be optional.