Golden Gate University-San Francisco School of Law

Founded in 1901, Golden Gate University-San Francisco School of Law, also known as GGU Law, is located in San Francisco, CA. Golden Gate University-San Francisco School of Law' tuition & fees is $56,000 for first-year students in the academic year 2023-2024. 73.47% of enrolled students received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of the aid is $35,000. That could cover 62.50% of full tuition & fees.
The acceptance rate is 22.43% and total of 25 first-year students enrolled in the law school. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.28 and the average LSAT score is 153.

2024 Tuition & Fees

Golden Gate University-San Francisco School of Law's 2024 tuition & fees is $56,000 for its first-year students. The 2024 tuition was increased by 5.90% from last year.
The following table summarizes the tuition & fees, and other law school costs for Golden Gate University-San Francisco School of Law.
Golden Gate University-San Francisco School of Law 2024 Tuition & Fees
20232024% Changed
Law School Tuition $52,880$56,000 5.90%
Grants / Scholarships$35,000$35,000
COA after receiving aid$45,630$21,000

Grants and Scholarships

At Golden Gate University-San Francisco School of Law, 73.47% of enrolled students received grants and/or scholarships. The average grant amount is $35,000. 49.07% of students received more than full tuition amount, and 8.80% received more than half, but not the full tuition amount.
Grants and Scholarships Statistics
Amounts / Percentage
Full-time
Number Received144
Half or Less than Tuition41.67%
Half to Full Tuition8.33%
Full Tuition50.00%
More than Full Tuition0.00%
Part-time
Number Received72
Half or Less than Tuition43.06%
Half to Full Tuition9.72%
Full Tuition47.22%
More than Full Tuition0.00%

GPA and LSAT Scores

The average GPA of Golden Gate University-San Francisco School of Law is 3.28 and the average LSAT score is 153. The GPA is the average value of submitted scores from 25 pre-admitted and enrolled first-year students and the average LSAT score is computed over submitted scores from 24 students including both full-time and part-time status. The following table summarizes the GPA and LSAT scores by 25th, 50th, and 75th percentiles.
Golden Gate University-San Francisco School of Law Average GPA and LSAT scores
25th Percentile50th Percentile75th Percentile
GPA3.023.283.46
Full-Time3.013.093.47
Part-Time3.133.283.37
LSAT Scores150153155
Full-Time149154156
Part-Time151152154

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-2024, total 1,021 students have applied to Golden Gate University-San Francisco School of Law and 229 students have accepted to get into the school. Among the admitted students, 25 students finally have enrolled into the school. The acceptance rate is 22.43% and the yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 10.92% at Golden Gate University-San Francisco School of Law.
Golden Gate University-San Francisco School of Law Admission Stats - Applicants, Admitted, and Enrolled
Number of Students
Applicants1,021
Admitted229
Enrolled25
Acceptance Rate22.43%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)10.92%
Pre-Admitted0
Total Number of First-Year Students25
7 men, 18 women
12 full-time, 13 part-time

Bar Exam Pass Rate

Last year, total 119 students took the bar exam first time at Golden Gate University-San Francisco School of Law. Among them, 54 students passed the exam and the bar exam pass rate is 45.38%. For reference, the average pass rate at California law schools is 72.7%. The following table shows the bar exam pass rate for first time exam takers at Golden Gate University-San Francisco School of Law.
In 2023, 172 students graduated from Golden Gate University-San Francisco School of Law. Of them, 70 graduates employed where bar passage required and 31 got J.D. Advantage jobs. By employed status, 105 graduates employed as full-time and 9 employed as part-time status.
Golden Gate University-San Francisco School of Law Bar Exam Pass Rate for First-time Takers
Number of Students / Percentage
Total Graduate118
First-time Takers119
22 from prior year
No Exam Takers20
First-time Bar Exam Passer54
First-time Bar Exam Pass Rate45.38%
Average Pass Rate at California Law Schools72.7%

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