Quick answer: a 160 LSAT is at or above the 25th percentile at 148 of the 196 ABA law schools, and at or above the median at 112. No school has a hard cut off, but those are the schools where a 160 is inside or above the normal range. Your GPA matters too.
Where a 160 LSAT Fits
| Position | Number of schools |
|---|---|
| At or above the 75th percentile | 87 |
| Between the median and 75th | 25 |
| Between the 25th and median | 36 |
| Below the 25th | 48 |
Law Schools Closest to a 160 LSAT
These are the 25 schools whose medians are nearest to 160, where 160 falls inside the range:
| Law school | 25th | Median | 75th | GPA | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Law | 156 | 160 | 162 | 3.81 | 40.1% |
| Drexel Law | 154 | 160 | 162 | 3.76 | 29.6% |
| UNLV Law | 156 | 160 | 162 | 3.76 | 30.8% |
| Denver Law | 156 | 160 | 162 | 3.66 | 41.3% |
| Georgia State Law | 158 | 160 | 163 | 3.64 | 30.6% |
| Oregon Law | 157 | 160 | 162 | 3.62 | 55.0% |
| Pittsburgh Law | 158 | 160 | 163 | 3.54 | 34.9% |
| Belmont Law | 158 | 161 | 163 | 3.84 | 37.6% |
| FIU Law | 159 | 161 | 162 | 3.80 | 18.8% |
| Cincinnati Law | 156 | 159 | 161 | 3.80 | 32.7% |
| Chicago-Kent Law (IIT) | 156 | 161 | 164 | 3.72 | 38.6% |
| Missouri Law | 156 | 161 | 162 | 3.72 | 42.0% |
| Kentucky Law | 156 | 159 | 162 | 3.72 | 40.8% |
| University of St. Thomas Law (MN) | 155 | 159 | 162 | 3.72 | 57.6% |
| Seton Hall Law | 158 | 161 | 164 | 3.71 | 34.3% |
| UC Law San Francisco | 158 | 161 | 163 | 3.71 | 27.5% |
| Penn State Dickinson Law | 157 | 159 | 161 | 3.71 | 43.0% |
| Loyola Chicago Law | 159 | 161 | 163 | 3.70 | 28.2% |
| Catholic University Columbus Law | 158 | 161 | 163 | 3.68 | 32.4% |
| Tulane Law | 159 | 161 | 164 | 3.67 | 40.0% |
| Stetson Law | 157 | 159 | 162 | 3.63 | 36.4% |
| Seattle University Law | 155 | 159 | 162 | 3.60 | 38.9% |
| Brooklyn Law | 158 | 161 | 163 | 3.59 | 44.0% |
| Lewis & Clark Law | 158 | 161 | 166 | 3.59 | 54.7% |
| Santa Clara Law | 157 | 159 | 162 | 3.50 | 52.6% |
Numbers come from the 2025 ABA 509 data. Want a shorter list? See the best law schools for a 160 LSAT. Want your own odds? Add your GPA in the admissions calculator.
Should You Apply With a 160 or Retake?
Compare the 160 with your practice scores and with your top schools. If you have room to grow and your schools sit a few points higher, a retake can open more doors and bring more scholarship money. See the 160 LSAT score guide and should I retake the LSAT.
FAQ
What law schools accept a 160 LSAT?
No school has a strict cut off, but a 160 is at or above the 25th percentile at 148 ABA schools.
Can I get scholarships with a 160?
A 160 is at or above the 75th percentile at 87 schools, which is where merit money is most likely. Try the scholarship calculator.
Does my GPA change this?
Yes. A GPA above a school’s median helps, and one below it may mean you need a higher LSAT.