Quick answer: the best law schools for a 160 LSAT are the ones where 160 is at or above the median. That is 112 of the 196 ABA schools. Another 36 are reach schools, where a 160 is between the 25th percentile and the median. A 160 is a strong score for many regional and mid-ranked schools, and a possible reach at higher-ranked ones with a strong GPA.
The lists below use each school’s LSAT numbers from its ABA 509 disclosure, sorted by median LSAT. A higher median does not always mean a better fit for you, so also weigh location, cost and job results. Want your GPA included? Use the law school admissions calculator.
How to Use a 160 LSAT Score
| Where a 160 falls at a school | How to treat it | Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Below the 25th percentile | Long shot | 48 |
| Between the 25th and median | Reach | 36 |
| Between the median and 75th | Target | 25 |
| At or above the 75th | Likely, and a scholarship target | 87 |
Reach Schools for a 160 LSAT
Possible, especially with a GPA above the school’s median.
| Law school | 25th | Median | 75th | Median GPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Georgia Law | 159 | 169 | 171 | 3.92 |
| Florida State Law | 158 | 166 | 167 | 3.93 |
| Illinois Law | 160 | 166 | 168 | 3.81 |
| Arizona State Law | 158 | 165 | 167 | 3.91 |
| UC Davis Law | 160 | 165 | 167 | 3.70 |
| Indiana Maurer Law | 158 | 164 | 166 | 3.91 |
| Tennessee Law | 160 | 164 | 166 | 3.89 |
| Wayne State Law | 157 | 164 | 166 | 3.89 |
| Richmond Law | 159 | 164 | 167 | 3.81 |
| St. John’s Law | 156 | 164 | 166 | 3.81 |
| Villanova Law | 159 | 164 | 166 | 3.80 |
| Miami Law | 160 | 164 | 165 | 3.79 |
Target Schools for a 160 LSAT
A 160 is at or above the median here.
| Law school | 25th | Median | 75th | Median GPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Law | 156 | 160 | 162 | 3.81 |
| Drexel Law | 154 | 160 | 162 | 3.76 |
| UNLV Law | 156 | 160 | 162 | 3.76 |
| Denver Law | 156 | 160 | 162 | 3.66 |
| Georgia State Law | 158 | 160 | 163 | 3.64 |
| Oregon Law | 157 | 160 | 162 | 3.62 |
| Pittsburgh Law | 158 | 160 | 163 | 3.54 |
| Cincinnati Law | 156 | 159 | 161 | 3.80 |
| Kentucky Law | 156 | 159 | 162 | 3.72 |
| University of St. Thomas Law (MN) | 155 | 159 | 162 | 3.72 |
| Penn State Dickinson Law | 157 | 159 | 161 | 3.71 |
| Stetson Law | 157 | 159 | 162 | 3.63 |
Scholarship Schools for a 160 LSAT
A 160 is at or above the 75th percentile here, which is where merit money is most likely. Check your odds with the law school scholarship calculator.
| Law school | 25th | Median | 75th | Median GPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Tech Law | 157 | 159 | 160 | 3.69 |
| Marquette Law | 156 | 158 | 160 | 3.70 |
| DePaul Law | 154 | 158 | 160 | 3.61 |
| Syracuse Law | 154 | 158 | 160 | 3.60 |
| LSU Law | 155 | 157 | 160 | 3.74 |
| Ole Miss Law | 155 | 157 | 160 | 3.68 |
| Hofstra Law | 154 | 157 | 160 | 3.65 |
| New York Law School | 154 | 157 | 160 | 3.63 |
| Duquesne Law | 155 | 157 | 160 | 3.62 |
| Mercer Law | 155 | 157 | 160 | 3.62 |
| Dayton Law | 154 | 157 | 160 | 3.60 |
| Southwestern Law | 154 | 157 | 160 | 3.51 |
| Tulsa Law | 155 | 157 | 160 | 3.45 |
| Drake Law | 153 | 156 | 159 | 3.67 |
| UMKC Law | 154 | 156 | 159 | 3.65 |
How to Build Your School List
- Pick 2 to 4 reach schools, 3 to 5 targets and 2 to 3 scholarship schools.
- Check your GPA against each school’s median. If it is lower, you may need a higher LSAT to stay competitive.
- Think about where you want to work. Many schools place most graduates close to home.
- Compare debt and job results, not just rank. Each school’s ABA disclosures show them.
See the full 160 LSAT score guide, should I retake the LSAT and LSAT medians for the top 100 law schools.