How many law schools are in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania has 9 ABA-accredited law schools, including University of Pennsylvania, Villanova University, Temple University.

What LSAT score do I need for law schools in Pennsylvania?

LSAT medians at Pennsylvania law schools range from 150 to 173. The average across all schools is 160.

What is the average acceptance rate for Pennsylvania law schools?

The average acceptance rate for law schools in Pennsylvania is 36%. Rates range from highly selective to open-admission programs.

What are employment outcomes for Pennsylvania law school graduates?

Law school graduates in Pennsylvania have an average employment rate of 92%. Outcomes vary by school ranking and practice area.

What is the bar passage rate for Pennsylvania law schools?

The average first-time bar passage rate for Pennsylvania law school graduates is 85%. Individual school rates vary based on selectivity and bar prep programs.

How much does law school cost in Pennsylvania?

Tuition at Pennsylvania law schools ranges from $0 to $78,348 per year. Total cost of attendance includes living expenses, which vary by city.

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9 Law Schools in Pennsylvania

Compare 9 ABA-accredited law schools in Pennsylvania by rankings, LSAT/GPA medians, employment outcomes, and tuition.

Law Schools

Top 50 Ranked

Avg Acceptance

36%

Avg LSAT

160

Avg Employment

92%

Avg Bar Passage

85%

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University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia

University of Pennsylvania #5

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

LSAT 173 GPA 3.95 8%

#38

Villanova University Villanova

Villanova University #38

Villanova, Pennsylvania

LSAT 164 GPA 3.80 26%

#46

Temple University Philadelphia

Temple University #46

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

LSAT 165 GPA 3.76 24%

Top 75

Pennsylvania State - Dickinson Law Carlisle

Pennsylvania State - Dickinson Law Top 75

Carlisle, Pennsylvania

LSAT 159 GPA 3.71 43%

75+

University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh

University of Pittsburgh 75+

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

LSAT 160 GPA 3.54 35%

75+

Pennsylvania State - Penn State Law State College

Pennsylvania State - Penn State Law 75+

State College, Pennsylvania

LSAT 155 GPA 3.71 51%

75+

Drexel University Philadelphia

Drexel University 75+

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

LSAT 160 GPA 3.76 30%

75+

Duquesne University Pittsburgh

Duquesne University 75+

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

LSAT 157 GPA 3.62 43%

Widener University—Pennsylvania (Commonwealth) Harrisburg

Widener University—Pennsylvania (Commonwealth)

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

LSAT 150 GPA 3.33 60%

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Law Schools in Pennsylvania: 2026 Overview

Pennsylvania has 9 ABA-accredited law schools with an average LSAT median of 160 (range: 150–173) , an average GPA median of 3.69, and an average acceptance rate of 36%. 3 schools are ranked in the US News top 50.

Graduates of Pennsylvania law schools have an average employment rate of 92%. The average first-time bar passage rate across Pennsylvania schools is 85%. Tuition ranges from $0 to $78,348 per year.

Data from ABA 509 disclosures and 136,000+ self-reported applicant outcomes (LSD.Law).

Law Schools in Nearby States

Connecticut (3 schools) Maine (1 school) Massachusetts (8 schools) New Hampshire (1 school) New Jersey (4 schools) New York (15 schools)