What Is a Competitive LSAT Score?

Quick answer: a competitive LSAT score is one at or above your target school’s median. So it changes from school to school. The middle ABA school has a median of 159, T14 medians run from 170 to 174, and a 160 is at or above the median at 112 of 196 schools.

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Competitive Scores by Goal

Your goal	Competitive LSAT
A typical ABA school	159 or higher
T14 school	170 to 174 or higher
Harvard, Yale, Chicago	174 or higher
A scholarship at most schools	Above the school’s 75th percentile

Find the number for your school with what LSAT score do I need.

How Schools Compare at Each Score

LSAT	Percentile	Schools at or above median	Schools at or above 75th
150	36.6	14	3
155	54	65	23
160	71.1	112	87
165	85.2	153	137
170	94.5	179	172
175	98.7	196	191

Your GPA Matters Too

A score at the median is more competitive with a GPA at or above the median too. If your GPA is lower, aim above the median. See the LSAT and GPA chart, and read about splitters.

FAQ

Is 160 competitive?

Yes, at many schools. It is at or above the median at 112 of 196.

Is 170 competitive for the T14?

It is within reach at some, and T14 medians run up to 174. See the T14 list.

What is the difference between good and competitive?

Good compares you with test takers. Competitive compares you with a school.