2026 CLASS PROFILE AND ABA 509 DATA
CA Western Law School Admissions: LSAT, GPA, Cost, and Jobs (2026)
Get admitted to CA Western and the first real number you'll face isn't the LSAT, it's the bar exam: only 48.4% of the 2024 class passed it. The median LSAT is 155, the median GPA 3.5, and the acceptance rate runs 46.9%. Tuition still costs $64,720 a year.
The 2026 entering class
CA Western Law School's 2026 entering class had a median LSAT of 157, up 2 from 155 in 2025. The median GPA was 3.54.
| Year | LSAT 25th | LSAT 50th | LSAT 75th | GPA 25th | GPA 50th | GPA 75th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 154 | 157 | 160 | 3.19 | 3.54 | 3.73 |
Source: the school's own 2026 class profile, as of September 26, 2026. These numbers can shift until the 2026 ABA 509 reports publish. Everything below this section is 2025 ABA 509 data.
What it takes to get in
These are the school's own reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile LSAT and GPA numbers from its ABA Standard 509 filing, the same disclosure every accredited law school has to file each year. The 50th percentile is the median: half the admitted class scored above it, half below.
| Year | LSAT 25th | LSAT 50th | LSAT 75th | GPA 25th | GPA 50th | GPA 75th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 152 | 155 | 158 | 3.2 | 3.5 | 3.7 |
| 2019 | 149 | 151 | 153 | 3.0 | 3.3 | 3.4 |
| 2015 | 147 | 150 | 153 | 2.9 | 3.1 | 3.4 |
The median LSAT is up 4 points since 2019 and the median GPA moved +0.2. The bar moved here.
What it costs
| Sticker tuition (2025) | $64,720/yr |
| 3-year sticker total | $194,160 |
| Pays full sticker | 39.7% |
| Gets some grant | 60.3% |
60.3% of the class gets some grant, but 39.7% still pay full sticker, so a score above the 158 75th percentile is where you'll need to sit to push that $64,720 bill down.
What you get out (Class of 2024)
| Class year reported | 2024 |
| FT/LT employed, 10 months out | 76.9% |
| Biglaw (101+ lawyer firms) | 7.4% |
| Federal clerkships | 1.4% |
| Government + public interest | 19% |
| Bar pass rate | 48.4% |
76.9% of the 2024 class landed a full-time, long-term job within 10 months, biglaw took just 7.4%, and with a 48.4% bar pass rate, the debt math at $194,160 for 3 years is a serious risk before you even factor in the job market.
Your odds
At a 155 LSAT, you're at CA Western's median, with the middle 50% running from 152 to 158. A 46.9% acceptance rate makes this a realistic target for most applicants in that range. Run your own numbers through the calculator before you spend a filing fee guessing.
See where you land: the LSAT Unplugged law school chances calculator. What is 1 LSAT point worth here? See the scholarship math.
Schools like CA Western
These 6 are the closest match by median LSAT, then median GPA, out of all 196 schools in the 509 master (as of 2026). Use them as your realistic comparison set, not the list of "reach" schools everyone starts with.
FAQ
What LSAT score do you need for CA Western Law School?
The median LSAT for CA Western's 2025 class is 155. The 25th percentile is 152 and the 75th is 158.
What GPA do you need for CA Western Law School?
The median GPA is 3.5. The 25th percentile is 3.2 and the 75th is 3.7.
What is CA Western Law School's acceptance rate?
46.9% for the 2025 cycle, based on 1,006 offers out of 2,144 applications.
How much does CA Western Law School cost with and without aid?
Sticker tuition is $64,720 a year, or $194,160 over 3 years before living costs. 60.3% of the class gets a grant, and 39.7% pay full price.
What jobs do CA Western Law School graduates get?
76.9% of the 2024 graduating class had a full-time, long-term job within 10 months. 7.4% went to firms of 101 or more lawyers, and 1.4% landed a federal clerkship.
Is CA Western Law School worth it at sticker?
For most applicants, no. A 48.4% bar pass rate means close to half the class doesn't get licensed, and $194,160 in tuition over 3 years is a heavy bet against that outcome. It can work with a strong, specific plan, but the numbers here call for real caution.
Source: ABA Standard 509 Information Reports, 2015 to 2025, via LSAT Unplugged's 509 master. Verify against the school's filing before relying on it. Last updated 2026-09-30.
