Baylor University Law School - Admissions, Stats & Reviews

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JD Admissions & Requirements

Data from 2023 admissions cycle

164

LSAT

3.73

GPA

17.8%

Admit Rate

Baylor Law School is a prestigious JD program located in Waco, Texas. In the competitive 2024 law school rankings, Baylor Law School was ranked 46 by US News & World Report, making it a strong option for prospective law students in the current application cycle. For the 2023 admissions cycle, Baylor Law School has an entering 1L class size of approximately 95 with an acceptance rate of 17.8%, positioning it among the most selective law schools for JD applicants.

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Law School Applications

3005

JD application volume in 2023 cycle

JD Acceptance Rate

17.8%

89th percentile

JD Program Size

7th percentile

JD Tuition Cost

$123k*

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About Baylor Law School

Baylor University Law School, located in Waco, Texas, is a top-tier law school with a rich history dating back over 140 years. The school offers a rigorous legal education that prepares its graduates for success in a variety of legal careers. Baylor Law also has a strong commitment to public service and encourages its students to use their legal skills to help those in need.

The school has an impressive array of resources and facilities, including a state-of-the-art law library and a modern moot courtroom. Baylor Law students have the opportunity to gain real-world experience through externships and clinics, and the school's strong alumni network provides support and mentorship.

The application dates above are for Baylor Law Fall Regular decision. Below you will see other deadlines for Baylor Law Applications:

Spring Term Start: Application received by November 10. Application completed by November 14.

Summer Term Start: Application received by March 15. Application completed by March 17.

Fall Early Decision (Non-binding): Application received by November 10. Application completed by November 14. Decision rendered by December 15.

Baylor Law School Law School Admissions Data & Statistics

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Showing 384 applications (169 accepted, 79 waitlisted, 64 rejected)

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Showing 384 applications (169 accepted, 79 waitlisted, 64 rejected)

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For law school applicants interested in the 2024 admissions cycle at Baylor Law School, 3005 candidates submitted JD applications and 534 received acceptance letters. The law school application process here is highly competitive for prospective students with an acceptance rate of 17.8%.

The JD program at Baylor Law School enrolls a first-year class of 95 law students each year, with an admissions yield rate of 17.79%. This means that of the 534 applicants who received law school acceptance letters, 95 chose to enroll. Understanding these law school admission statistics can help prospective JD applicants evaluate their chances and plan their application strategy.

For a competitive law school application to Baylor Law School, students should aim to meet or exceed the median statistics shown below. Meeting these GPA and LSAT targets significantly improves your chances of admission.

LSAT & GPA Statistics
	25th	50th	75th
LSAT	160	164	165
	78th percentile
GPA	3.53	3.73	3.89
	69th percentile

	Value
Applications	3005
	78th percentile
Admission Offers	534
Class Size	95
	7th percentile
Acceptance Rate	17.8%
	89th percentile
Yield Rate	17.79%
	6th percentile

The above statistics show that Baylor Law School typically admits students with LSAT scores ranging from 160 (25th percentile) to 165 (75th percentile), with a median of 164.

For GPA, admitted students typically have undergraduate GPAs ranging from 3.53 to 3.89, with a median of 3.73.

With an acceptance rate of 17.8%, Baylor Law School is considered a highly competitive law school in terms of admissions.

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Applications: Total number of people who applied to this law school.
Acceptance Rate: Percentage of applicants who received offers (lower = more selective).
Yield Rate: Percentage of admitted students who enrolled (higher = more desirable).

* Indicates data is from a previous year when current year data is unavailable.

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