2026 CLASS PROFILE AND ABA 509 DATA
Capital Law School Admissions: LSAT, GPA, Cost, and Jobs (2026)
$45,066 a year is Capital's sticker tuition, but only 3.7% of the class actually pays that: 96.3% get some grant. The median LSAT is 151, the median GPA 3.4, and the acceptance rate runs 65.9%. Just 74.3% of the 2024 class landed a full-time, long-term job.
The 2026 entering class
Capital Law School's 2026 entering class had a median LSAT of 152, up 1 from 151 in 2025. The median GPA was 3.47.
| Year | LSAT 25th | LSAT 50th | LSAT 75th | GPA 25th | GPA 50th | GPA 75th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 149 | 152 | 156 | 3.08 | 3.47 | 3.76 |
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 | 148 | 151 | 157 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 3.7 |
5-year comparison data isn't on file for this school across the full window.
Your odds
At a 151 LSAT, you're at Capital's median, with the middle 50% running from 148 to 157, a wide band. A 65.9% acceptance rate confirms this isn't a selective cut. 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.
What you get out (Class of 2024)
| Class year reported | 2024 |
| FT/LT employed, 10 months out | 74.3% |
| Biglaw (101+ lawyer firms) | 4.9% |
| Federal clerkships | 0% |
| Government + public interest | 18.1% |
| Bar pass rate | 77.4% |
74.3% of the 2024 class landed a full-time, long-term job within 10 months, biglaw took just 4.9%, and with that placement rate, the debt math at $135,198 for 3 years depends on a realistic plan for where you'll practice.
What it costs
| Sticker tuition (2025) | $45,066/yr |
| 3-year sticker total | $135,198 |
| Pays full sticker | 3.7% |
| Gets some grant | 96.3% |
96.3% of Capital's class carries some grant and only 3.7% pay full sticker, so a score above the 157 75th percentile puts you in the strongest spot for the biggest awards.
Schools like Capital
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 Capital Law School?
The median LSAT for Capital's 2025 class is 151. The 25th percentile is 148 and the 75th is 157.
What GPA do you need for Capital Law School?
The median GPA is 3.4. The 25th percentile is 3.1 and the 75th is 3.7.
What is Capital Law School's acceptance rate?
65.9% for the 2025 cycle, based on 576 offers out of 874 applications.
How much does Capital Law School cost with and without aid?
Sticker tuition is $45,066 a year, or $135,198 over 3 years before living costs. 96.3% of the class gets a grant, and only 3.7% pay full price.
What jobs do Capital Law School graduates get?
74.3% of the 2024 graduating class had a full-time, long-term job within 10 months. 4.9% went to firms of 101 or more lawyers, and 0% landed a federal clerkship.
Is Capital Law School worth it at sticker?
It's a close call. A 74.3% FT/LT placement rate with almost no biglaw pipeline means $135,198 in tuition over 3 years is a real risk, though the 96.3% grant rate means very few students actually face that full number.
Source: ABA Standard 509 Information Reports, 2025, via LSAT Unplugged's 509 master. Verify against the school's filing before relying on it. Last updated 2026-09-30.
