Law school

Cornell Law School

Ithaca, NY

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

Admissions profile

Fall 2025 entering class

LSAT (25th / median / 75th)
168 / 173 / 175
GPA (25th / median / 75th)
3.75 / 3.92 / 3.97
Admit rate
18.2%
Entering class
218
Applications
4,608
Admitted
838

Sources: Cornell Law School — Class of 2028 Profile; Cornell Law School — Standard 509 Information Report (2025 cycle, Fall 2025 entering class)

Where your numbers sit

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

LSAT

Published LSAT: 25th 168 · median 173 · 75th 175.

GPA

Published GPA: 25th 3.75 · median 3.92 · 75th 3.97.

See your chances at Cornell

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

Application deadlines

2026–27 application cycle

Application opens
September 1
Verified August 29, 2026

Source: Cornell Law School — J.D. Admissions FAQ

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