Golden Gate University-San Francisco School of Law

2024 Tuition $56,000LSAT 153GPA 3.28LL.M. Tuition $1,860

Private - San Francisco, California

For the academic year 2023-2024, Golden Gate University-San Francisco School of Law's tuition & fees is $56,000. The school offers Master of Law program and its tuition is $1,860. The tuition data is from school's bursar/financial aid page and IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education.

Golden Gate University-San Francisco School of Law Tuition & Expenses

2023-2024 Rate
Tuition & Fees$56,000
2024-2025 Estimates*
Tuition & Fees$59,304
*2024-2025 estimates based on last 2 years rate

Tuition Comparison to Similar Schools

Compared to other law schools nationwide, Golden Gate University-San Francisco School of Law' tuition & fees is slightly higher than the average tuition of $50,622.
Compared to private law schools, Golden Gate University-San Francisco School of Law' tuition & fees is comparable to the average tuition of $55,783.
Compared to law schools in California, its tuition is comparable to the average tuition of $61,050.
The next table compares the law school tuition & fees between Golden Gate University-San Francisco School of Law and similar schools. The similar law schools are selected by ranking and school type, and comparison frequency by our users.
In-StateOut-of-State
Golden Gate University-San Francisco School of Law$56,000
All U.S. Law Schools
Public Schools$30,475$43,661
Private Schools$55,783
California Law Schools
Public Schools$67,397$67,397
Private Schools$58,934
LocationTuition & Fees
Golden Gate University-San Francisco School of LawSan Francisco, CA$56,000
Charleston School of LawCharleston, SC$46,134
Loyola University New Orleans College of LawNew Orleans, LA$54,708
Interamerican University of Puerto Rico School of LawSan Juan, PR$14,510
Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law SchoolLansing, MI$46,240
Appalachian School of LawGrundy, GA$41,000

Master of Law (LL.M.) program Tuition

For the academic year 2023-2024, Golden Gate University-San Francisco School of Law's LL.M. tuition & fees is $55,800.
2023-2024 Rate
Tuition & Fees$55,800

Admission Stats and Requirements to Apply

The 2024 Golden Gate University-San Francisco School of Law's acceptance rate is 22.43%. A total of 1,021 applicants applied to and 229 students were accepted. Of the admitted students, 25 enrolled finally, and the yield (i.e. enrollment rate) is 10.92%.
The next table compares Golden Gate University-San Francisco School of Law's acceptance rate and yield to other law schools by school type and location.
ApplicantsAcceptedEnrolledAcceptance RateYield
2019-20201,08860212255.33%20.27%
2020-20211,18965814055.34%21.28%
2021-20221,22463114551.55%22.98%
2022-20231,0462673125.53%11.61%
2018-20191,47990623261.26%25.61%
2017-20181,30685918465.77%21.42%
2016-20171,41290314863.95%16.39%
2015-20161,05470011766.41%16.71%
2023-20241,0212292522.43%10.92%
Acceptance RateYield# of Enrolled Students
Golden Gate University-San Francisco School of Law22.43%10.92%25
All U.S. Law Schools42.35%31.09%187
Public Schools41.36%31.47%161
Private Schools43.11%30.79%207
California Law Schools33.21%26.76%213
Public Schools21.96%28.48%265
Private Schools37.53%26.10%192

LSAT Scores and GPA

The 2024 Golden Gate University-San Francisco School of Law's LSAT score is 153%. The 75th percentile score is 155 and the 25th percentile is 150. For full-time law school students, the average LSAT score is 154 and 152 for part-time students.
The 2024 Golden Gate University-San Francisco School of Law's GPA score is 3.28%. The 75th percentile score is 3.46 and the 25th percentile is 3.02. For full-time law school students, the average GPA score is 3.09 and 3.28 for part-time students.
The next table compares Golden Gate University-San Francisco School of Law's LSAT score and GPA to other law schools by school type and location.
75th PercentileMedian25th Percentile
AverageFull-timePart-time AverageFull-timePart-time AverageFull-timePart-time
2019-2020 152153152 150150150 147147147
2020-2021 154154156 150150150 148148147
2021-2022 154153155 151151151 148148149
2022-2023 156156157 154154155 152153149
2018-2019 152152151 150150148 147147145
2017-2018 151-1-1 148-1-1 146-1-1
2016-2017 152152151 149149148 146146144
2015-2016 151-1-1 148-1-1 145-1-1
2023-2024 155156154 153154152 150149151
75th PercentileMedian25th Percentile
AverageFull-timePart-time AverageFull-timePart-time AverageFull-timePart-time
2019-2020 3.383.453.19 3.143.153.01 2.792.832.69
2020-2021 3.343.343.27 3.023.023 2.722.772.7
2021-2022 3.423.443.31 3.133.163.05 2.852.882.77
2022-2023 3.453.453.61 3.153.263.08 2.923.062.78
2018-2019 3.33.33.19 3.033.023.08 2.652.652.7
2017-2018 3.35-1-1 3.09-1-1 2.72-1-1
2016-2017 3.333.323.35 2.982.933.02 2.562.522.77
2015-2016 3.28-1-1 2.94-1-1 2.72-1-1
2023-2024 3.463.473.37 3.283.093.28 3.023.013.13
LSAT ScoreGPA
Golden Gate University-San Francisco School of Law1533.28
All U.S. Law Schools1593.61
Public Schools1593.64
Private Schools1583.58
California Law Schools1613.63
Public Schools1663.76
Private Schools1593.58

Bar Exam Pass Rate

In 2024, -1 students out of -1 total graduates from Golden Gate University-San Francisco School of Law took the bar exam for the first time. Of those who took the bar exam, -1 passed, and the bar exam pass rate is -1%.
The next table compares Golden Gate University-San Francisco School of Law's bar exam pass rate to other law schools by school type and location. The pass rate is for whom took the bar exam for the first time.
GraduatesBar Exam TakersBar Exam PassersPass RateEarly Takers / Takers From Prior YearNo Takers / No Information
2019-202010898 4343.88% 2010
2020-2021124118 5244.07% 1913
2021-2022172154 5435.07% 3013
2022-2023118119 5445.38% 2122
2018-20199488 4348.86% 2215
2017-2018103113 4035.4% 1726
2016-2017-1-1 -1-1% --
2015-2016-1-1 -1-1% --
2023-2024-1-1 -1-1% -2-2
Bar Exam Pass Rate (for the first time takers)
Golden Gate University-San Francisco School of Law-1.00%
All U.S. Law Schools77%
Public Schools78%
Private Schools76%
California Law Schools76%
Public Schools84%
Private Schools72%