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Barry University School of Law
Orlando, Florida
Rank #178 (USNWR 2024)
150
LSAT
3.21
GPA
60.2%
Admit Rate
25th, 50th, 75th lines show admitted class %iles
JD Admissions & Requirements
Data from 2024 admissions cycle
150
LSAT
3.21
GPA
60.2%
Admit Rate
Barry University School of Law is a prestigious JD program located in Orlando, Florida. In the competitive 2024 law school rankings, Barry University School of Law was ranked 178 by US News & World Report, making it a strong option for prospective law students in the current application cycle. For the 2024 admissions cycle, Barry University School of Law has an entering 1L class size of approximately 240 with an acceptance rate of 60.2%, positioning it among the competitive law schools for JD applicants.
Also known as
BARRY UNIVERSITY
Law School Applications
1397
JD application volume in 2024 cycle
JD Acceptance Rate
60.2%
JD Program Size
240
JD Tuition Cost
$84k
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Barry University School of Law Law School Admissions Data & Statistics
2024-2025 Cycle Overview
84 applicants
Accepted
0
/
31
Waitlisted
6
Rejected
10
-
Withdrawn
17
-
Admissions Graphs
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25th, 50th, 75th lines show admitted class %iles
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LSAT Score: Law School Admission Test score (120-180 scale)
GPA: Undergraduate Grade Point Average (0.0-4.3+ scale)
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Selectivity & Competitiveness Trends
How to interpret this chart:
- LSAT (blue): Shows the 25th/50th/75th percentiles as a shaded band with median line. Hover to see exact values in format: 165/170/175
- GPA (green): Shows the 25th/50th/75th percentiles as a shaded band with median line. Hover to see exact values in format: 3.45/3.65/3.85
- Acceptance Rate (orange): Percentage of applicants who received offers (lower = more selective)
- Applications (purple dashed): Total number of applications received each year
Rising LSAT/GPA medians, narrowing bands, or falling acceptance rates indicate increasing competitiveness. Click legend items to show/hide metrics.
For law school applicants interested in the 2024 admissions cycle at Barry University School of Law, 1397 candidates submitted JD applications and 841 received acceptance letters. The law school application process here is moderately selective for prospective students with an acceptance rate of 60.2%.
The JD program at Barry University School of Law enrolls a first-year class of 240 law students each year, with an admissions yield rate of 28.42%. This means that of the 841 applicants who received law school acceptance letters, 239 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 Barry University School of Law, students should aim to meet or exceed the median statistics shown below. Meeting these GPA and LSAT targets significantly improves your chances of admission.
JD Admission Requirements & Application Statistics
| Admissions Metrics (ABA 509) | |
|---|---|
| Metric | Value |
| Applications |
1397
|
| Admission Offers | 841 |
| Class Size |
240
|
| Acceptance Rate |
60.2%
|
| Yield Rate |
28.42%
|
| Average Statistics by Decision (LSD) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Metric | Rejected | All | Accepted |
| LSAT | 149.3 | 153.23 | 155.66 |
| GPA | 2.76 | 3.22 | 3.34 |
| Softs | T3.11 | T3.36 | T3.53 |
| Avg Scholarship | - | - | $75,500 |
* Softs are self-reported ratings (T1-T4) representing non-numeric application factors
| LSAT & GPA Statistics (ABA 509) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | 50th | 75th | |
|
LSAT
|
148 | 150 | 152 |
|
GPA
|
2.91 | 3.21 | 3.53 |
| LSD User Stats | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Metric | 25th | 50th | 75th |
| LSAT | 149.0 (+1.0) | 153.0 (+3.0) | 157.0 (+5.0) |
| GPA | 2.93 (+0.02) | 3.26 (+0.05) | 3.6 (+0.07) |
* Based on 84 self-reported applications
* Green/Red values show difference from ABA 509 data
* Green/Red values show difference from ABA 509 data
| Application Process Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Avg Days: Sent to Decision | 34 days |
| Avg Days: UR to Decision | 17 days |
| Interview Invite Rate | 0.0% |
| Interview → Acceptance Rate | - |
The above statistics show that Barry University School of Law typically admits students with LSAT scores ranging from 148 (25th percentile) to 152 (75th percentile), with a median of 150.
For GPA, admitted students typically have undergraduate GPAs ranging from 2.91 to 3.53, with a median of 3.21.
With an acceptance rate of 60.2%, Barry University School of Law is considered a moderately selective law school in terms of admissions.
What these numbers mean
- Percentiles: The 25th/50th/75th percentiles show the distribution of scores among admitted students.
- 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).
Application Status Data
Barry University School of Law Application Status Data
Application statuses submitted by LSData users
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Barry University School of Law Law School Employment Outcomes
Overview
JD Employment Rate
83.1%
First-Time Bar Pass
52.76%
Median Starting Salary
-
Private Sector
Employment Quality
JD Required
72.9%
BigLaw Placement
4.7%
Federal Clerkships
0.4%
School-Funded Positions
0.8%
Employment Quality Distribution
Law Firm Employment by Size
Employment Quality Matrix
| Employment Type | Full-Time Long-Term |
Full-Time Short-Term |
Part-Time Long-Term |
Part-Time Short-Term |
Total | % of Grads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bar Required ★ | 172 | 4 | — | — | 176 | 74.6% |
| JD Advantage | 8 | 12 | — | — | 20 | 8.5% |
| Professional | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1.3% |
| Other | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1.7% |
| School-Funded | 0 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 0.8% |
| Total Employed | 180 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 205 | 86.9% |
School-Funded: May inflate stats
Generally, if you attend law school, you want to secure a bar-required position. However, at prestigious institutions, students may target specific JD advantage positions such as private equity or elite consulting roles.
Employment by Sector
Distribution
Sector Details
| Employment Sector | % of Graduates | National Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Law Firms | 47.9% |
|
| Judicial Clerkships | 0.8% |
|
| Government | 21.2% |
|
| Public Interest | 7.2% |
|
| Business | 7.6% |
|
| Academia | 1.7% |
|
Judicial Clerkships
Clerkships by Type
| Clerkship Type | Graduates | % of Class | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal | 1 | 0.4% |
|
| State/Local | 1 | 0.4% | — |
Federal clerkships are highly prestigious positions that significantly enhance career prospects in litigation and academia.
Bar Examination Performance
First-Time Pass Rate
52.76%
Takers:
163
Passed:
86
vs State Avg
-15.9%
Ultimate Pass Rate
75.0%
Takers:
168
Passed:
126
Within 2 years
Jurisdiction Weighted
68.71%
State average for jurisdictions where graduates took the bar
Understanding bar passage metrics
• First-time: Immediate readiness indicator
• Ultimate: Long-term success within 2 years
• vs State: Performance relative to state average
Bar Passage Rates Comparison
Salary Outcomes
Private Sector
No data available
Public Sector
No data available
Career Outcomes Summary
Law school tuition at Barry University School of Law is $84k annually (calculated from semester costs). Prospective law students should budget approximately $58k for the total annual cost of attending (including tuition, fees, books, and living expenses).
For JD graduates from Barry University School of Law, the first-time bar exam pass rate is 52.76%. Within two years, 75.0% of graduates ultimately pass the bar exam. The school's first-time pass rate is -15.9% compared to the weighted state average. These bar passage metrics are important indicators of how well the law school prepares its students for this crucial professional licensing examination.