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Creighton University School of Law
Omaha, Nebraska
Rank #148 (USNWR 2024)
152
LSAT
3.42
GPA
69.6%
Admit Rate
25th, 50th, 75th lines show admitted class %iles
JD Admissions & Requirements
Data from 2024 ABA 509 Report
152
LSAT
3.42
GPA
69.6%
Admit Rate
Creighton University School of Law is a prestigious JD program located in Omaha, Nebraska. In the competitive 2024 law school rankings, Creighton University School of Law was ranked 148 by US News & World Report, making it a strong option for prospective law students in the current application cycle. According to the 2024 ABA 509 Report, Creighton University School of Law has an entering 1L class size of approximately 153 with an acceptance rate of 69.6%, positioning it among the competitive law schools for JD applicants.
Also known as
CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY
Law School Applications
690
JD applications (2024 ABA 509)
JD Acceptance Rate
69.6%
JD Program Size
153
JD Tuition Cost
$0k
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Creighton University School of Law Law School Admissions Data & Statistics
2024-2025 Cycle Overview
88 applicants
Accepted
6
/
35
Waitlisted
3
Rejected
9
-
Withdrawn
31
-
Admissions Graphs
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25th, 50th, 75th lines show admitted class %iles
25th, 50th, 75th lines show admitted class %iles
Filters
LSAT Score: Law School Admission Test score (120-180 scale)
GPA: Undergraduate Grade Point Average (0.0-4.3+ scale)
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Decisions by Day
Daily breakdown of admission decisions and interview invites for Creighton University School of Law this cycle.
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Waitlisted
Rejected
Interview Invite
When Does Creighton University School of Law Release Decisions?
Historical decision timing patterns based on 75 decisions from the 2024-2025 cycles.
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Waitlisted
Rejected
Interview Invite
Weeks are labeled by month (Sep-Aug academic year). Higher bars indicate weeks when this school typically releases more decisions or interview invites.
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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.
Based on the 2024 ABA 509 Report, 690 candidates submitted JD applications to Creighton University School of Law and 480 received acceptance letters. The law school application process here is moderately selective for prospective students with an acceptance rate of 69.6%.
The JD program at Creighton University School of Law enrolls a first-year class of 153 law students each year, with an admissions yield rate of 30.42%. This means that of the 480 applicants who received law school acceptance letters, 146 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 Creighton 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.
What LSAT score do I need for Creighton University School of Law?
JD Admission Requirements & Application Statistics
| Admissions Metrics (ABA 509) | |
|---|---|
| Metric | Value |
| Applications |
690
|
| Admission Offers | 480 |
| Class Size |
153
|
| Acceptance Rate |
69.6%
|
| Yield Rate |
30.42%
|
| Average Statistics by Decision (LSD) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Metric | Rejected | All | Accepted |
| LSAT | 151.22 | 155.35 | 157.16 |
| GPA | 3.08 | 3.34 | 3.41 |
| Softs | T3.13 | T3.37 | T3.34 |
| Avg Scholarship | - | - | $88,397 |
* Softs are self-reported ratings (T1-T4) representing non-numeric application factors
| LSAT & GPA Statistics (ABA 509) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | 50th | 75th | |
|
LSAT
|
149 | 152 | 156 |
|
GPA
|
3.02 | 3.42 | 3.73 |
| LSD User Stats | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Metric | 25th | 50th | 75th |
| LSAT | 151.0 (+2.0) | 154.0 (+2.0) | 160.0 (+4.0) |
| GPA | 3.03 (+0.01) | 3.42 (0.0) | 3.74 (+0.01) |
* Based on 88 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 | 33 days |
| Avg Days: UR to Decision | 25 days |
| Interview Invite Rate | 0.0% |
| Interview → Acceptance Rate | - |
The above statistics show that Creighton University School of Law typically admits students with LSAT scores ranging from 149 (25th percentile) to 156 (75th percentile), with a median of 152.
For GPA, admitted students typically have undergraduate GPAs ranging from 3.02 to 3.73, with a median of 3.42.
With an acceptance rate of 69.6%, Creighton 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
Creighton University School of Law Application Status Data
Application statuses submitted by LSData users
Showing 88 apps
Creighton University School of Law Law School Employment Outcomes
Overview
JD Employment Rate
84.8%
First-Time Bar Pass
65.31%
Median Starting Salary
-
Private Sector
Employment Quality
JD Required
80.0%
BigLaw Placement
3.4%
Federal Clerkships
0.7%
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 ★ | 116 | 0 | — | — | 116 | 80.0% |
| JD Advantage | 7 | 0 | — | — | 7 | 4.8% |
| Professional | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2.1% |
| Other | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2.1% |
| School-Funded | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total Employed | 123 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 129 | 89.0% |
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 | 50.3% |
|
| Judicial Clerkships | 6.9% |
|
| Government | 17.9% |
|
| Public Interest | 6.2% |
|
| Business | 7.6% |
|
| Academia | 0.0% |
|
Unemployment Rate: 6.9%
(graduates actively seeking employment)
Judicial Clerkships
Clerkships by Type
| Clerkship Type | Graduates | % of Class | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal | 1 | 0.7% |
|
| State/Local | 9 | 6.2% | — |
Federal clerkships are highly prestigious positions that significantly enhance career prospects in litigation and academia.
Bar Examination Performance
First-Time Pass Rate
65.31%
Takers:
98
Passed:
64
vs State Avg
-8.2%
Ultimate Pass Rate
88.24%
Takers:
102
Passed:
90
Within 2 years
Jurisdiction Weighted
73.5%
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 Creighton University School of Law is $0k annually (calculated from semester costs). Prospective law students should budget approximately $59k for the total annual cost of attending (including tuition, fees, books, and living expenses).
For JD graduates from Creighton University School of Law, the first-time bar exam pass rate is 65.31%. Within two years, 88.24% of graduates ultimately pass the bar exam. The school's first-time pass rate is -8.2% 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.