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What LSAT Do I Need for University at Buffalo Law School?

Understanding what LSAT score you need for University at Buffalo Law School requires looking at both official requirements and real applicant outcomes. The official median LSAT is 157 with a median GPA of 3.71. Below, we analyze 73 real application outcomes from LSData users to show acceptance rates across different LSAT ranges and how your GPA affects your chances.

University of Buffalo—SUNY

Official ABA 509 Data

Published by University at Buffalo Law School to the American Bar Association (2025 Report)

25th Percentile
155
LSAT
3.51
GPA
50th (Median)
157
LSAT
3.71
GPA
75th Percentile
161
LSAT
3.88
GPA

Acceptance Rates by LSAT Score

Based on 73 self-reported applications from LSData users

LSAT Score RangeOutcome %Below 150150-154155-159160-164165-169170-1740.010.020.030.040.050.060.070.080.090.0100.00.00.0100.040.060.00.063.018.518.585.010.05.090.00.010.080.020.00.0
Accepted Waitlisted Rejected
LSAT Range Applicants Accepted Waitlisted Rejected Accept Rate
170-174 5 4 1 0 80.0%
165-169 10 9 0 1 90.0%
160-164 20 17 2 1 85.0%
155-159 27 17 5 5 63.0%
150-154 10 4 6 0 40.0%
Below 150 1 0 0 1 0.0%

Average LSAT by GPA

What LSAT score did applicants with similar GPAs need to get accepted, waitlisted, or rejected?

GPA RangeAverage LSATBelow 3.253.25-3.493.5-3.693.7-3.893.9+0204060801001201401601801661631581661631581631570163157016100161001601540160154015915201591520
Accepted Waitlisted Rejected
GPA Range Avg LSAT (Accepted) Avg LSAT (Waitlisted) Avg LSAT (Rejected)
3.9+ 159 (8) 152 (2) -
3.7-3.89 160 (18) 154 (5) -
3.5-3.69 161 (9) - -
3.25-3.49 163 (11) 157 (4) -
Below 3.25 166 (4) 163 (3) 158 (8)

Numbers in parentheses show the count of applicants in each category.

Key Takeaways

  • The median LSAT for accepted applicants is 160.0 with a median GPA of 3.7.
  • To be competitive, aim for an LSAT of 170+ where acceptance rates exceed 50%.
  • For a strong chance of admission, target an LSAT of 170+ where acceptance rates exceed 70%.

Note: These statistics are based on self-reported data from LSData users and may not be representative of all applicants.

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