Law Schools With the Highest Acceptance Rates

Among roughly 196 ABA-approved law schools, the highest-acceptance schools admit well over half of applicants, far above the single-digit rates at the most selective programs. As of the 2026 cycle, the highest-acceptance ABA law schools include Willamette (61.42% acceptance, 154 median LSAT), Gonzaga (51.14%, 155), Campbell (50.68%, 156), Nova Southeastern (47.32%, 155), and Washburn (46.45%, 155), based on the 2025 ABA Standard 509 reports. A high acceptance rate signals access and applicant volume, not weaker accreditation or a lower-value degree.

By Ali Unar, JD candidate at Georgetown Law and founder of Lovare Institut. Last updated August 2026. Every figure on this page was verified in August 2026 against the sources listed below.

How high can a law school's acceptance rate go?

Among roughly 196 ABA-approved law schools, the highest-acceptance schools admit well over half of their applicants, a sharp contrast to the single-digit rates at the most selective programs. These schools sit at the accessible end of the range, with the lowest LSAT and GPA medians. A high rate signals access and applicant volume, not a lower grade of accreditation.

Which schools have the highest acceptance rates?

The table lists the ABA law schools with the highest acceptance rates, paired with the LSAT and GPA medians that ultimately govern your odds.

RankLaw schoolAcceptance rateMedian LSATMedian GPA1Willamette University61.42%154See the school's 2025 ABA 509 report2Gonzaga University51.14%1553.553Campbell University50.68%1563.514Nova Southeastern University47.32%1553.525Washburn University46.45%1553.68

Each figure comes from the school's most recent ABA Standard 509 Information Report.

Is a high acceptance rate the same as low selectivity?

A high acceptance rate usually tracks lower selectivity, but the two are not identical, because a school with a small, self-selected applicant pool can admit most applicants while still enrolling capable students. Selectivity is better read through the LSAT and GPA medians than the rate alone. Always pair the acceptance rate with those medians.

How do you use these rates in your plan?

Use the highest acceptance rates to identify likely and safety schools, then confirm each by checking that your LSAT and GPA clear the medians and that outcomes fit your goals. The rate sets your baseline, and your numbers finalize your odds. Lovare's free admissions calculator turns each school's medians into an estimate for your file.

Frequently asked questions

What are my chances of getting into a high-acceptance law school?

At the highest-acceptance law schools, applicants whose LSAT and GPA meet or beat the medians are admitted at very high rates. Even so, a high overall rate is not automatic admission, and numbers well below both medians can still draw a rejection. Compare your two numbers to each school's ABA 509 medians to gauge your real odds.

How many law schools should I apply to?

Most applicants apply to roughly 6 to 12 law schools, split across reach, target, and safety tiers based on how their LSAT and GPA compare to each school's medians. Including two or three of the highest-acceptance schools, where your numbers clear the medians, gives you a dependable safety net without inflating your fees.

What GPA and LSAT do I need for law school?

There is no universal cutoff, but the highest-acceptance schools post the lowest medians in the country, with median LSATs of about 153 to 156 and median GPAs of about 3.35 to 3.68 among the most accessible schools, based on the 2025 ABA Standard 509 reports. Meeting or beating a specific school's 25th to 75th percentile figures makes you competitive, so aim at each target school's own medians.

Sources

• ABA Required Disclosures (2025 Standard 509 reports)

Verified August 2026.