Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico School of Law

2022 Tuition $16,803LSAT 138GPA 3.32

Private - Ponce, Puerto Rico

For the academic year 2021-2022, Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico School of Law's tuition & fees is $16,803. The tuition data is from school's bursar/financial aid page and IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education.

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico School of Law Tuition & Expenses

2021-2022 Rate
Tuition & Fees$16,803
2022-2023 Estimates*
Tuition & Fees$16,848
*2022-2023 estimates based on last 2 years rate

Tuition Comparison to Similar Schools

Compared to other law schools nationwide, Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico School of Law' tuition & fees is much lower than the average tuition of $50,622.
Compared to private law schools, Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico School of Law' tuition & fees is much lower than the average tuition of $55,783.
Compared to law schools in Puerto Rico, its tuition is slightly higher than the average tuition of $13,331.
The next table compares the law school tuition & fees between Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico 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
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico School of Law$16,803
All U.S. Law Schools
Public Schools$30,475$43,661
Private Schools$55,783
Puerto Rico Law Schools
Public Schools$8,680$8,680
Private Schools$15,657
LocationTuition & Fees
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico School of LawPonce, PR$16,803
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

Admission Stats and Requirements to Apply

The 2024 Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico School of Law's acceptance rate is 39.88%. A total of 326 applicants applied to and 130 students were accepted. Of the admitted students, 110 enrolled finally, and the yield (i.e. enrollment rate) is 84.62%.
The next table compares Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico School of Law's acceptance rate and yield to other law schools by school type and location.
ApplicantsAcceptedEnrolledAcceptance RateYield
2019-20201741139164.94%80.53%
2020-202136620014954.64%74.50%
2021-202245618617340.79%93.01%
2022-202338221515756.28%73.02%
2018-20192101329662.86%72.73%
2017-201825115012559.76%83.33%
2016-201724516413366.94%81.10%
2015-201629123519580.76%82.98%
2023-202432613011039.88%84.62%
Acceptance RateYield# of Enrolled Students
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico School of Law39.88%84.62%110
All U.S. Law Schools42.35%31.09%187
Public Schools41.36%31.47%161
Private Schools43.11%30.79%207
Puerto Rico Law Schools46.88%79.06%139
Public Schools42.35%79.35%123
Private Schools49.15%78.91%147

LSAT Scores and GPA

The 2024 Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico School of Law's LSAT score is 138%. The 75th percentile score is 141 and the 25th percentile is 135. For full-time law school students, the average LSAT score is 139 and 136 for part-time students.
The 2024 Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico School of Law's GPA score is 3.32%. The 75th percentile score is 3.63 and the 25th percentile is 2.92. For full-time law school students, the average GPA score is 3.29 and 3.33 for part-time students.
The next table compares Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico 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 137138136 135135134 132129131
2020-2021 139139136 135136134 132132131
2021-2022 1381380 1351350 1321320
2022-2023 139143134 135137132 132134130
2018-2019 139139137 134134135 132128131
2017-2018 138-1-1 134-1-1 131-1-1
2016-2017 137137138 134134134 131130131
2015-2016 137-1-1 133-1-1 130-1-1
2023-2024 141142138 138139136 135136133
75th PercentileMedian25th Percentile
AverageFull-timePart-time AverageFull-timePart-time AverageFull-timePart-time
2019-2020 3.723.653.76 3.413.393.5 3.153.23.07
2020-2021 3.573.583.56 3.273.293.23 2.972.992.92
2021-2022 3.53.50 3.133.130 2.82.80
2022-2023 3.493.563.42 3.263.293.13 2.772.912.67
2018-2019 3.693.733.64 3.443.443.45 3.123.113.15
2017-2018 3.65-1-1 3.41-1-1 3.1-1-1
2016-2017 3.433.433.39 3.283.313.16 2.882.882.59
2015-2016 0-1-1 0-1-1 0-1-1
2023-2024 3.633.643.57 3.323.293.33 2.922.932.91
LSAT ScoreGPA
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico School of Law1383.32
All U.S. Law Schools1593.61
Public Schools1593.64
Private Schools1583.58
Puerto Rico Law Schools1433.48
Public Schools1483.76
Private Schools1403.34

Bar Exam Pass Rate

In 2024, 69 students out of 89 total graduates from Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico School of Law took the bar exam for the first time. It includes 26graduate in prior year. Of those who took the bar exam, 43 passed, and the bar exam pass rate is 62.32%.
The next table compares Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico 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
2019-2020135132 3526.52% 7875
2020-202110789 2932.58% 5537
2021-202296105 3129.52% 6170
2022-202382102 3635.29% 3656
2018-2019137127 4434.65% 198
2017-2018155143 5135.67% 218
2016-2017-1-1 -1-1% --
2015-2016-1-1 -1-1% --
2023-20248969 4362.32% 4626
Bar Exam Pass Rate (for the first time takers)
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico School of Law62.32%
All U.S. Law Schools77%
Public Schools78%
Private Schools76%
Puerto Rico Law Schools53%
Public Schools51%
Private Schools54%