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- 1 Columbia Law School
- 1.1 Columbia Law School at a Glance
- 1.2 Key Takeaways
- 1.3 Admissions — Very Selective Profile in New York, NY
- 1.4 Tuition, Scholarships, and Debt — Private Cost Frame
- 1.5 Employment Outcomes — Very Large Graduating Class, NEW YORK Lead Market
- 1.6 Bar Passage — Above Weighted Benchmark
- 1.7 Academics and Programs
- 1.8 Location and Legal Market — New York, NY to NEW YORK
- 1.9 The TLS Assessment — New York, NY, Above Weighted Benchmark
- 1.10 Frequently Asked Questions
- 1.11 Methodology and Sources
Columbia Law School
| Verified snapshot | School-specific record |
|---|---|
| Admissions (2025 entering class) | applications: 9463; offers: 1120; accepted: 11.84%; yield: 36.79%; LSAT median: 173; GPA median: 3.92 |
| Employment (2025 class) | graduates: 458; bar-required: 442 of 458 (96.51%); 251+ lawyer firms: 355 of 458 (77.51%); federal clerkships: 19 of 458 (4.15%); leading market: NEW YORK |
| Bar (2025 first-time) | first-time passage: 94.73%; jurisdiction benchmark: 86.6%; difference: 8.13 percentage points |
| Tuition (2025–26) | $85,368 |
| Grants (2024–25) | 728 recipients (54%) |
Columbia Law School at a Glance
| Field | Verified information |
|---|---|
| Official name | Columbia Law School[4] |
| Type | Private[1] |
| Status | Operating[4] |
| Accreditation | Fully approved[4] |
| Location | New York, NY[4] |
| Latest entering class | 2025[1] |
| Applications | 9463[1] |
| Acceptance rate | 11.84%[1] |
| LSAT median | 173[1] |
| GPA median | 3.92[1] |
| Tuition | $85,368[1] |
| Latest employment class | Class of 2025[3] |
| Bar-required employment | 442 of 458 (96.51%)[3] |
| Large-firm employment (251+) | 355 of 458 (77.51%)[3] |
| Federal clerkships | 19 of 458 (4.15%)[3] |
| First-time bar passage | 94.73%[2] |
| Research cutoff | Research cutoff: 2026-08-30 |
Key Takeaways
| Decision lens | Verified record |
|---|---|
| Admissions | 2025: 11.84% accepted; medians 173 LSAT / 3.92 GPA; yield 36.79% |
| Price / aid | tuition/living expenses 2025-2026; conditional-scholarship cohorts as labeled in source tuition: $85,368; 2024-2025 academic year grants: 728 recipients (54%) |
| Employment | Class of 2025; bar-required 442 of 458 (96.51%); lead market NEW YORK; 251+ firms 355 of 458 (77.51%) |
| Licensing | 2025 first-time bar-admission reporting cohort first-time 94.73%; 2025 first-time bar-admission reporting cohort benchmark difference 8.13 percentage points |
Admissions — Very Selective Profile in New York, NY
| ABA arithmetic check | Source-reported | Count-calculated | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offer rate | 36.7 | 36.79 | 2025 entering class (Oct. 6, 2024-Oct. 5, 2025) |
| Measure | Value | Period |
|---|---|---|
| LSAT median | 173[1] | 2025 entering class (Oct. 6, 2024-Oct. 5, 2025) |
| GPA median | 3.92[1] | 2025 entering class (Oct. 6, 2024-Oct. 5, 2025) |
| Acceptance rate | 11.84%[1] | 2025 entering class (Oct. 6, 2024-Oct. 5, 2025) |
| Completed applications | 9463[1] | 2025 entering class (Oct. 6, 2024-Oct. 5, 2025) |
| Offers of admission | 1120[1] | 2025 entering class (Oct. 6, 2024-Oct. 5, 2025) |
| Yield | 36.79%[1] | 2025 entering class (Oct. 6, 2024-Oct. 5, 2025) |
| Latest entering-class year | 2025[1] | 2025 entering class (Oct. 6, 2024-Oct. 5, 2025) |
| Current-pool matriculants | 412[1] | 2025 entering class (Oct. 6, 2024-Oct. 5, 2025) |
| Total first-year enrollment | 444[1] | 2025 entering class (Oct. 6, 2024-Oct. 5, 2025) |
| LSAT 25th percentile | 169[1] | 2025 entering class (Oct. 6, 2024-Oct. 5, 2025) |
| LSAT 75th percentile | 175[1] | 2025 entering class (Oct. 6, 2024-Oct. 5, 2025) |
| GPA 25th percentile | 3.85[1] | 2025 entering class (Oct. 6, 2024-Oct. 5, 2025) |
| GPA 75th percentile | 3.98[1] | 2025 entering class (Oct. 6, 2024-Oct. 5, 2025) |
| ABA-reported application deadline (not current-cycle verified) | 11/15/2025[1] | 2025 questionnaire/current information |
Tuition, Scholarships, and Debt — Private Cost Frame
| Measure | Value | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $85,368[1] | tuition/living expenses 2025-2026; conditional-scholarship cohorts as labeled in source |
| Mandatory fees | $3,022[1] | tuition/living expenses 2025-2026; conditional-scholarship cohorts as labeled in source |
| Estimated living costs | Off campus: $31,554; on campus: $31,554[1] | tuition/living expenses 2025-2026; conditional-scholarship cohorts as labeled in source |
| Grant recipients | 728 recipients (54%)[1] | 2024-2025 academic year |
| Conditional-scholarship treatment | ABA disclosure reports no conditional scholarships[1] | tuition/living expenses 2025-2026; conditional-scholarship cohorts as labeled in source |
| Tuition reporting year | tuition/living expenses 2025-2026; conditional-scholarship cohorts as labeled in source[1] | tuition/living expenses 2025-2026; conditional-scholarship cohorts as labeled in source |
| Grant 25th, median, and 75th percentiles | $20,000 / $32,000 / $48,000[1] | 2024-2025 academic year |
| Scholarship retention results | 0 of 0[1] | tuition/living expenses 2025-2026; conditional-scholarship cohorts as labeled in source |
Employment Outcomes — Very Large Graduating Class, NEW YORK Lead Market
| Measure | Value | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Law-firm employment at 251+ lawyers | 355 of 458 (77.51%)[3] | Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 |
| Federal clerkships | 19 of 458 (4.15%)[3] | Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 |
| Bar-passage-required employment | 442 of 458 (96.51%)[3] | Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 |
| Graduating class size | 458[3] | Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 |
| Employment geography | NEW YORK (332); DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (36); CALIFORNIA (28)[3] | Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 |
| Latest employment class year | Class of 2025[3] | Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 |
| J.D.-advantage employment | 3 of 458 (0.66%)[3] | Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 |
| Unemployed and seeking | 6 of 458 (1.31%)[3] | Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 |
| State and local clerkships | 6 of 458 (1.31%)[3] | Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 |
| Government employment | 13 of 458 (2.84%)[3] | Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 |
| Public-interest employment | 31 of 458 (6.77%)[3] | Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 |
| School-funded positions | 8 of 458 (1.75%)[3] | Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 |
Bar Passage — Above Weighted Benchmark
| Measure | Value | Period |
|---|---|---|
| First-time bar-passage rate | 94.73%[2] | 2025 first-time bar-admission reporting cohort |
| Weighted jurisdiction average | 86.6%[2] | 2025 first-time bar-admission reporting cohort |
| Difference from weighted jurisdiction average | 8.13 percentage points[2] | 2025 first-time bar-admission reporting cohort |
| Ultimate bar-passage rate | 99.29%[2] | Class of 2023 two-year ultimate bar-admission outcomes |
| Latest bar reporting year | 2025 first-time bar-admission reporting cohort[2] | 2025 first-time bar-admission reporting cohort |
Academics and Programs
| ABA curricular field | Reported seats / positions / source-cell value |
|---|---|
| Clinic seats available | 305 (2024-2025 academic year) |
| Field-placement positions filled | 1127 (2024-2025 academic year) |
| Co-curricular-offerings source cell | 18 (2024-2025 academic year) |
Location and Legal Market — New York, NY to NEW YORK
| Geographic field | Disclosed value |
|---|---|
| School location | New York, NY |
| Reported employment geography | NEW YORK (332); DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (36); CALIFORNIA (28) |
| Graduating class | Class of 2025 |
The TLS Assessment — New York, NY, Above Weighted Benchmark
| Applicant comparison | Source-backed input |
|---|---|
| Price evidence | tuition/living expenses 2025-2026; conditional-scholarship cohorts as labeled in source $85,368; 2024-2025 academic year grant recipients 728 recipients (54%) |
| Job mix | Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 bar-required 442 of 458 (96.51%); Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 251+ firms 355 of 458 (77.51%); Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 federal clerkships 19 of 458 (4.15%) |
| Geography | Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 NEW YORK (332); DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (36); CALIFORNIA (28) |
| Licensing | 2025 first-time bar-admission reporting cohort first-time 94.73%; 2025 first-time bar-admission reporting cohort difference 8.13 percentage points |
Frequently Asked Questions
| Question | Verified answer |
|---|---|
| What do the verified admissions figures show for Columbia Law School? | applications: 9463; offers: 1120; accepted: 11.84%; LSAT median: 173; GPA median: 3.92 — 2025 entering class (Oct. 6, 2024-Oct. 5, 2025).[1] |
| Which price and aid figures are verified for Columbia Law School? | tuition: $85,368 (tuition/living expenses 2025-2026; conditional-scholarship cohorts as labeled in source); mandatory fees: $3,022 (tuition/living expenses 2025-2026; conditional-scholarship cohorts as labeled in source); grant recipients: 728 recipients (54%) (2024-2025 academic year); conditional aid: ABA disclosure reports no conditional scholarships (tuition/living expenses 2025-2026; conditional-scholarship cohorts as labeled in source).[1] |
| What employment pattern is disclosed for Columbia Law School? | graduates: 458; bar-required: 442 of 458 (96.51%); 251+ lawyer firms: 355 of 458 (77.51%); federal clerkships: 19 of 458 (4.15%); reported geography: NEW YORK (332); DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (36); CALIFORNIA (28) — Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026.[3] |
| What bar-passage results are verified for Columbia Law School? | first-time passage: 94.73% (2025 first-time bar-admission reporting cohort); weighted benchmark: 86.6% (2025 first-time bar-admission reporting cohort); difference: 8.13 percentage points (2025 first-time bar-admission reporting cohort); ultimate passage: 99.29% (Class of 2023 two-year ultimate bar-admission outcomes).[2] |
Methodology and Sources
- Columbia Law School's evidence was researched through 2026-08-30; every time-sensitive value keeps its source cohort.
- Shared provenance and conflict policy for the New York, NY record: TLS data methodology.
- Cohort credentials for Columbia Law School: admissions-data definitions.
- The NEW YORK (332) outcome frame uses employment-data definitions.
- Licensure comparisons for New York, NY use bar-passage definitions. Columbia Law School's evidence package retains 1 ABA reported-arithmetic conflict; reported fields and count-based calculations remain separately labeled in the audit data.
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 1.18 1.19 1.20 1.21 1.22 1.23 1.24 1.25 1.26 1.27 1.28 1.29 1.30 1.31 1.32 1.33 1.34 1.35 ABA standard 509 individual report (2025), American Bar Association (accessed 2026-08-30).
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 ABA bar individual report (2026), American Bar Association (accessed 2026-08-30).
- ↑ 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 3.11 3.12 3.13 3.14 3.15 3.16 3.17 3.18 3.19 3.20 ABA employment individual report (2025), American Bar Association (accessed 2026-08-30).
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Phase 1 inventory-listed primary source 1 (page title not independently rechecked by baseline builder), American Bar Association (accessed 2026-08-28).
- ↑ ABA standard 509 compilation — First Year Class (2025), American Bar Association (accessed 2026-08-30).
