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What LSAT Do I Need for Notre Dame Law School?
Understanding what LSAT score you need for Notre Dame Law School requires looking at both official requirements and real applicant outcomes. The official median LSAT is 170 with a median GPA of 3.89. Below, we analyze 544 real application outcomes from LSData users to show acceptance rates across different LSAT ranges and how your GPA affects your chances.
Official ABA 509 Data
Published by Notre Dame Law School to the American Bar Association (2025 Report)
Acceptance Rates by LSAT Score
Based on 544 self-reported applications from LSData users
| LSAT Range | Applicants | Accepted | Waitlisted | Rejected | Accept Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 175+ | 54 | 29 | 16 | 9 | 53.7% |
| 170-174 | 190 | 119 | 34 | 37 | 62.6% |
| 165-169 | 181 | 26 | 62 | 93 | 14.4% |
| 160-164 | 71 | 10 | 21 | 40 | 14.1% |
| 155-159 | 41 | 2 | 1 | 38 | 4.9% |
| 150-154 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0.0% |
Average LSAT by GPA
What LSAT score did applicants with similar GPAs need to get accepted, waitlisted, or rejected?
| GPA Range | Avg LSAT (Accepted) | Avg LSAT (Waitlisted) | Avg LSAT (Rejected) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.9+ | 171 (89) | 166 (47) | 163 (49) |
| 3.7-3.89 | 171 (61) | 169 (52) | 165 (65) |
| 3.5-3.69 | 172 (25) | 172 (20) | 166 (38) |
| 3.25-3.49 | 173 (9) | 174 (11) | 165 (32) |
| Below 3.25 | 165 (2) | 175 (3) | 167 (38) |
Numbers in parentheses show the count of applicants in each category.
Key Takeaways
- The median LSAT for accepted applicants is 171.0 with a median GPA of 3.88.
- To be competitive, aim for an LSAT of 175+ where acceptance rates exceed 50%.
Note: These statistics are based on self-reported data from LSData users and may not be representative of all applicants.