Law school

Columbia Law School

New York, NY

#9 in U.S. News & World Report Best Law Schools (2026-27)

Admissions profile

Fall 2025 entering class

LSAT (25th / median / 75th)
169 / 173 / 175
GPA (25th / median / 75th)
3.85 / 3.92 / 3.98
Admit rate
11.8%
Entering class
444
Applications
9,463
Admitted
1,120

Source: Columbia Law School — Standard 509 Information Report (2025 cycle)

Where your numbers sit

Against the published percentiles above — not an estimate, not a prediction.

LSAT

Published LSAT: 25th 169 · median 173 · 75th 175.

GPA

Published GPA: 25th 3.85 · median 3.92 · 75th 3.98.

See your chances at Columbia

Percentiles: American Bar Association Standard 509 Information Report · Fall 2025 entering class

Application deadlines

2026–27 application cycle

Binding early decision deadline
November 15
Verified August 29, 2026
Regular decision deadline
February 15
Verified August 29, 2026
Application opens
September 15
Verified August 29, 2026
Financial aid deadline
February 15
Verified August 29, 2026

Source: Columbia Law School — 2026-2027 Admissions Calendar

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Essay prompts

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