2026 CLASS PROFILE AND ABA 509 DATA
Rutgers Law School Admissions: LSAT, GPA, Cost, and Jobs (2026)
Rutgers' median LSAT is 158, the median GPA a 3.7, and the school admits 33.5% of applicants. In-state tuition is $31,577 a year; out-of-state runs $47,863. 86.4% of the class gets a grant, so the sticker number rarely tells the whole story here.
The 2026 entering class
Rutgers Law School's 2026 entering class had a median LSAT of 160, up 2 from 158 in 2025. The median GPA was 3.67.
| Year | LSAT 25th | LSAT 50th | LSAT 75th | GPA 25th | GPA 50th | GPA 75th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 157 | 160 | 163 | 3.40 | 3.67 | 3.85 |
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 | 155 | 158 | 161 | 3.4 | 3.7 | 3.8 |
| 2019 | 153 | 156 | 158 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 3.6 |
| 2015 | 153 | 155 | 158 | 3.0 | 3.3 | 3.5 |
The median LSAT is up 2 points since 2019 and the median GPA moved +0.3. The bar moved here.
What you get out (Class of 2024)
| Class year reported | 2024 |
| FT/LT employed, 10 months out | 91.5% |
| Biglaw (101+ lawyer firms) | 14.6% |
| Federal clerkships | 0.8% |
| Government + public interest | 13.3% |
| Bar pass rate | 67% |
91.5% of the 2024 class landed a full-time, long-term job within 10 months, and with in-state tuition under $32,000 a year, the debt math works even with a modest 14.6% biglaw share.
Your odds
At 158 on the LSAT and a 3.7 GPA, you're right at Rutgers' median, with a quarter of admits scoring 161 or higher. Drop to 155 or below and you're in the bottom quarter, where a 33.5% acceptance rate gets a lot less forgiving. 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 it costs
| Sticker tuition (2025) | $47,863/yr |
| Resident | $31,577/yr |
| Nonresident | $47,863/yr |
| 3-year sticker total | $143,589 |
| Pays full sticker | 13.6% |
| Gets some grant | 86.4% |
86.4% of the class received a grant and only 13.6% paid full sticker, so a score above the 161 75th percentile puts you in the strongest position for merit money.
Schools like Rutgers
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 Rutgers Law School?
The median LSAT for Rutgers' 2025 class is 158. The 25th percentile is 155 and the 75th is 161.
What GPA do you need for Rutgers Law School?
The median GPA is 3.7. The 25th percentile is 3.4 and the 75th is 3.8.
What is Rutgers Law School's acceptance rate?
33.5% for the 2025 cycle, based on 1,444 offers out of 4,305 applications.
How much does Rutgers Law School cost with and without aid?
In-state tuition is $31,577 a year and out-of-state runs $47,863, working out to $143,589 over 3 years at the sticker rate. 86.4% of the class gets a grant, leaving only 13.6% paying full price.
What jobs do Rutgers Law School graduates get?
91.5% of the 2024 graduating class had a full-time, long-term job within 10 months. 14.6% went to firms with 101 or more lawyers, and 13.3% took government or public interest roles.
Is Rutgers Law School worth it at sticker?
At the in-state rate, yes: $31,577 a year against a 91.5% placement rate is a good trade even without a heavy biglaw share. Out-of-state applicants paying the full $47,863 should factor the 86.4% grant odds into the decision before committing.
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.
