2026 CLASS PROFILE AND ABA 509 DATA
UCLA Law School Admissions: LSAT, GPA, Cost, and Jobs (2026)
57.8% of UCLA's 2024 class went into biglaw. The median LSAT is 171, the median GPA a 4.0, and the acceptance rate is 12.1%, tight even against other top schools.
The 2026 entering class
UCLA Law School's 2026 entering class had a median LSAT of 171, the same as 2025. The median GPA was 3.96.
| Year | LSAT 25th | LSAT 50th | LSAT 75th | GPA 25th | GPA 50th | GPA 75th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 167 | 171 | 172 | 3.77 | 3.96 | 4.01 |
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 | 166 | 171 | 172 | 3.7 | 4.0 | 4 |
| 2019 | 164 | 168 | 169 | 3.5 | 3.8 | 3.9 |
| 2015 | 162 | 166 | 169 | 3.5 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
The median LSAT is up 3 points since 2019 and the median GPA moved +0.2. The bar moved here.
What you get out (Class of 2024)
| Class year reported | 2024 |
| FT/LT employed, 10 months out | 96.8% |
| Biglaw (101+ lawyer firms) | 57.8% |
| Federal clerkships | 4.8% |
| Government + public interest | 17.7% |
| Bar pass rate | 88.8% |
96.8% of the 2024 class landed a full-time, long-term job within 10 months, 57.8% went to biglaw, and at resident tuition of $59,084 a year, the debt on $213,987 in sticker tuition still gets serviced fast given that placement rate.
What it costs
| Sticker tuition (2025) | $71,329/yr |
| Resident | $59,084/yr |
| Nonresident | $71,329/yr |
| 3-year sticker total | $213,987 |
| Pays full sticker | 17% |
| Gets some grant | 83% |
83% of the class received some grant and 17% paid full sticker, and a score above the 172 75th percentile is the strongest bargaining position you'll have with financial aid here.
Your odds
A 171 LSAT lands you at UCLA's median, with the middle 50% running 166 to 172. At 12.1%, the acceptance rate rejects the large majority of a strong applicant pool. Run your own numbers through the calculator before you assume your file clears the bar.
See where you land: the LSAT Unplugged law school chances calculator. What is 1 LSAT point worth here? See the scholarship math.
Schools like UCLA
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 UCLA Law School?
The median LSAT for UCLA's 2025 class is 171. The 25th percentile is 166 and the 75th is 172.
What GPA do you need for UCLA Law School?
The median GPA is 4.0. The 25th percentile is 3.7 and the 75th is 4.0.
What is UCLA Law School's acceptance rate?
12.1% for the 2025 cycle, based on 1,039 offers out of 8,623 applications.
How much does UCLA Law School cost with and without aid?
Sticker tuition is $71,329 a year for nonresidents, or $59,084 for residents, and $213,987 over 3 years at the sticker rate before living costs. 83% of the class gets some grant, and 17% pays full price.
What jobs do UCLA Law School graduates get?
96.8% of the 2024 graduating class had a full-time, long-term job within 10 months. 57.8% went to biglaw and 4.8% landed a federal clerkship.
Is UCLA Law School worth it at sticker?
For nearly everyone admitted, yes. A 96.8% placement rate and a 57.8% biglaw share make the debt from $213,987 in sticker tuition get paid down fast, and resident tuition makes the math even better for Californians.
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.
