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Stetson Law School

Gulfport, Florida

Rank #111 (USNWR 2022)

158
LSAT
3.51
GPA
41.8%
Admit Rate
25th, 50th, 75th lines show admitted class %iles

JD Admissions & Requirements

Data from 2022 admissions cycle

158
LSAT
3.51
GPA
41.8%
Admit Rate

Stetson Law School is a prestigious JD program located in Gulfport, Florida. In the competitive 2022 law school rankings, Stetson Law School was ranked 111 by US News & World Report, making it a strong option for prospective law students in the current application cycle. For the 2022 admissions cycle, Stetson Law School has an entering 1L class size of approximately 306 with an acceptance rate of 41.8%, positioning it among the competitive law schools for JD applicants.

Also known as
STETSON UNIVERSITY
Law School Applications
2242
JD application volume in 2022 cycle
JD Acceptance Rate
41.8%
75th percentile
JD Program Size
306
88th percentile
JD Tuition Cost
$97k

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Stetson Law School Law School Admissions Data & Statistics
2022-2023 Cycle Overview
150 applicants
Accepted
9 / 46
Waitlisted
20
Rejected
15
-
Withdrawn
42
-

Admissions Graphs

25th, 50th, 75th lines show admitted class %iles

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

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  • 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

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For law school applicants interested in the 2022 admissions cycle at Stetson Law School, 2242 candidates submitted JD applications and 694 received acceptance letters. The law school application process here is moderately selective for prospective students with an acceptance rate of 41.8%.

The JD program at Stetson Law School enrolls a first-year class of 306 law students each year, with an admissions yield rate of 40.06%. This means that of the 694 applicants who received law school acceptance letters, 278 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 Stetson 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.

JD Admission Requirements & Application Statistics

Admissions Metrics (ABA 509)
Metric Value
Applications
2242
69th percentile
Admission Offers 694
Class Size
306
88th percentile
Acceptance Rate
41.8%
75th percentile
Yield Rate
40.06%
88th percentile
Average Statistics by Decision (LSD)
Metric Rejected All Accepted
LSAT 150.14 158.2 160.33
GPA 3.18 3.41 3.52
Softs T3.23 T3.32 T3.33
Avg Scholarship - - $82,574
* Softs are self-reported ratings (T1-T4) representing non-numeric application factors
LSAT & GPA Statistics (ABA 509)
25th 50th 75th
LSAT
45th percentile
156 158 159
GPA
39th percentile
3.28 3.51 3.73
LSD User Stats
Metric 25th 50th 75th
LSAT 154.25 (-1.75) 158.0 (0.0) 162.0 (+3.0)
GPA 3.1 (-0.18) 3.5 (-0.01) 3.77 (+0.04)
* Based on 150 self-reported applications
* Green/Red values show difference from ABA 509 data
Application Process Statistics
Avg Days: Sent to Decision 53 days
Avg Days: UR to Decision 91 days
Interview Invite Rate 0.0%
Interview → Acceptance Rate -

The above statistics show that Stetson Law School typically admits students with LSAT scores ranging from 156 (25th percentile) to 159 (75th percentile), with a median of 158.

For GPA, admitted students typically have undergraduate GPAs ranging from 3.28 to 3.73, with a median of 3.51.

With an acceptance rate of 41.8%, Stetson Law School 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

Stetson Law School Application Status Data

Application statuses submitted by LSData users

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Stetson Law School Law School Employment Outcomes

Overview

JD Employment Rate

91.1%
71st percentile

First-Time Bar Pass

76.19%
39th percentile

Median Starting Salary

$75,000
Private Sector
44th percentile

Employment Quality

JD Required

76.2%
46th percentile

BigLaw Placement

3.7%
36th percentile

Federal Clerkships

0.4%
21st percentile

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 205 1 206 76.6%
JD Advantage 33 6 39 14.5%
Professional 3 1.1%
Other 1 0.4%
School-Funded 0 0 0 0.0%
Total Employed 238 7 0 0 249 92.6%
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 52.0%
54th percentile
Judicial Clerkships 1.5%
11th percentile
Government 14.1%
73rd percentile
Public Interest 9.7%
72nd percentile
Business 13.4%
79th percentile
Academia 1.5%
61st percentile

Judicial Clerkships

Clerkships by Type

Clerkship Type Graduates % of Class National Rank
Federal 1 0.4%
21st percentile
State/Local 3 1.1%

Federal clerkships are highly prestigious positions that significantly enhance career prospects in litigation and academia.

Bar Examination Performance

First-Time Pass Rate
76.19%
39th percentile
Takers: 252
Passed: 192
vs State Avg +5.9%
Ultimate Pass Rate
91.27%
42nd percentile
Takers: 229
Passed: 209
Within 2 years
Jurisdiction Weighted
70.25%
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
Median Salary $75,000
44th percentile
25th Percentile $65,000
49th percentile
Public Sector
Median Salary $50,000
14th percentile

Career Outcomes Summary

Law school tuition at Stetson Law School is $97k annually (calculated from semester costs). Prospective law students should budget approximately $39k for the total annual cost of attending (including tuition, fees, books, and living expenses).

After completing their JD program at Stetson Law School, graduates entering private law firms earn a median starting salary of $75,000. JD graduates pursuing public sector legal careers start at approximately $50,000. These post-law school employment outcomes are important factors for evaluating the return on investment for your legal education.

For law school applicants interested in specific legal career paths, it's worth noting that 52.0% of Stetson Law School JD graduates secure positions at law firms after graduation. Additionally, 1.5% of graduates obtain prestigious judicial clerkships, and 9.7% pursue public interest law careers. Overall, 91.1% of JD graduates were employed at jobs that required a JD within 10 months of graduation.

For JD graduates from Stetson Law School, the first-time bar exam pass rate is 76.19%. Within two years, 91.27% of graduates ultimately pass the bar exam. The school's first-time pass rate is +5.9% 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.

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