Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law - Yeshiva University
#51 in Best Law Schools
Founded in 1976, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law - Yeshiva University is a Private (not-for-profit) school located in New York, NY. The next statements briefly introduces Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. The 2026 tuition data is from the school's financial office and admission and other information is based on American Bar Association (ABA) data.
- The average LSAT Score of enrolled students is 165 where the national average LSAT is 160.
- The average GPA of enrolled students is 3.78 where the national average GPA is 3.65.
- The 2027 law school tuition & fees is $79,644 where the national average law school tuition is $55,459.
- The acceptance rate at is 29.6% where the average acceptance rate is 36.1%.
- Total 1,042 law school students have enrolled.
- The bar exam pass rate (for first-time exam takers) is 88.5% where the average pass rate of all law schools is 80.3%.
2027 Tuition & Fees
The 2026-2027 law school tuition at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law - Yeshiva University is $79,644. The law school tuition has increased by 4.17% from last year. The undergraduate tuition & fees is $51,800. The graduate school tuition & fees other than law school is $32,630. (2025)
The average living costs including room & board, books, and other personal expenses is $25,760 when living on campus. This amount may not include health insurance fee and exam fees and varies by student's living setting.
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law School Tuition & Fees | $73,440 | $76,458 | $79,644 |
| Law School Living Expenses | $34,114 | $25,760 | $25,760 |
| Undergraduate Tuition | $51,800 | - | -a |
| Graduate Tuition | $32,630 | - | -a |
a The amount is not published yet by IPEDS / NCES. It is an estimated amount based on 2024-2025 tuition increase rate.
LSAT Scores & GPA
The 2026 average LSAT score for Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law is 165. Compared to the average LSAT of all law schools, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law's LSAT score is average (the average is 160).
The average GPA at the school is 3.78, which is the relatively higher (competitive score) of other law schools (average is 3.65).
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LSAT | |||
| 75th Percentile | 166 | 166 | 167 |
| 50th Percentile | 164 | 164 | 165 |
| 25th Percentile | 160 | 160 | 162 |
| GPA | |||
| 75th Percentile | 3.88 | 3.88 | 3.87 |
| 50th Percentile | 3.79 | 3.8 | 3.78 |
| 25th Percentile | 3.55 | 3.6 | 3.56 |
Acceptance Rate & Yield
The 2026 acceptance rate at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law is 29.6% where 3,833 applicants have applied to and 1,133 students have accepted to admit. The acceptance rate at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law is average compared to other law schools in united states (the average acceptance rate is 36.1%).
The Yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 28.2% where 319 students finally enrolled out of 1,133 admitted students. The yield Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law is lower (admitted, but not enrolled) compared to other law schools (the average yield is 36.1%).
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 3,148 | 3,122 | 3,833 |
| Admitted | 1,185 | 1,172 | 1,133 |
| Enrolled | 311 | 307 | 319 |
| Acceptance Rate | 37.6% | 37.5% | 29.6% |
| Yield | 26.2% | 26.2% | 28.2% |
Law School Enrollment
For the academic year 2025-2026, total 1,042 law school students have enrolled to Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. 946 students have enrolled in JD (Juris Doctor degree) program and 96 students enrolled in Non-JD program.
326 first-time students have enrolled in Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. By gender, 126 male and 194 female first-time students newly enrolled in Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. With 7 pre-admitted students, there are 326 first-time law school Students at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law.
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 1,030 | 1,048 | 1,042 |
| JD Enrollment | 939 | 932 | 946 |
| Non-JD Enrollment | 91 | 116 | 96 |
| Non-JD Enrollment (Online) | - | -1 | - |
| 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 318 | 326 |
| Men | 119 | 126 |
| Women | 197 | 194 |
Bar Exam Pass Rate
For the first time bar exam takers at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, the bar exam pass rate is 88.47% - 321 students have taken and 284 students have passed the exam. The pass rate is higher than New York average bar exam pass rate (85.16%).
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Graduates | 319 | 319 | 308 |
| First-Time Bar Exam Takers Total | 316 | 316 | 321 |
| New Graduates | 291 | 291 | 293 |
| Prior Year Graduates | 13 | 13 | 19 |
| Early Exam Takers | 12 | 12 | 9 |
| No Exam Takers | 9 | 9 | 4 |
| Exam Passer | 265 | 265 | 284 |
| Exam Pass Rate | 83.86% | 83.86% | 88.47% |
| New York Pass Rate | 82.29% | 82.29% | 85.16% |
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