Facts and Stats
New York Law School students have grit and drive. They're leaders and changemakers from different backgrounds with unique experiences—making our community diverse and vibrant.
2026 Entering Class Profile
(As of August 27, 2026)
Applications and Admission
Applied
Full-Time: 4,850
Part-Time: 639
Total: 5,489
Enrolled
Full-Time: 387
Part-Time: 45
Total: 432
Academic Credentials
LSAT
75th Percentile: 161
Median: 158
25th Percentile: 154
GPA
75th Percentile: 3.82
Median: 3.67
25th Percentile: 3.45
Demographics
Women:
71%
Men:
27%
Non-Binary:
2%
Racially and/or Ethnically Diverse:
36%
Age Range
Full-Time:
19–45
Average Age
Full-Time:
24
Age Range
Part-Time:
19–42
Average Age
Part-Time:
27
20% Identified as LGBT
181 Colleges and Universities Represented
86% First-Generation Law Students
22% First-Generation College Students
33 States, the District of Columbia, and 9 Countries
41 Languages Spoken
Class of 2025 Employment Data*
Ten months after graduation:
91% of the Class of 2025 was employed.
85% of the Class of 2025 held “Gold Standard” jobs.
*As of March 16, 2026
Bar Exam Passage Rate
87% bar exam passage rate for all Class of 2025 first-time takers.
85% New York July 2025 bar exam passage rate for all Class of 2025 first-time takers.
100% New York February 2026 bar exam passage rate for Class of 2026 February graduates and Pro Bono Scholars
Office of Admissions and Student Financial Services
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