A median LSAT score is the midpoint score for an entering class. Half of enrolled students scored above it and half scored below it.
Why Medians Matter
Medians are central to law school admissions strategy because they summarize the numerical profile of an entering class.
How Applicants Use Medians
If your LSAT is near the median, you are numerically competitive. If it is above the 75th percentile, you may have scholarship leverage.
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Official LSAT Scoring Sources
When you use LSAT terminology in admissions planning, keep the distinction between raw performance, scaled score, percentile rank, score band, and school-reported percentiles clear. Raw score explains practice-test performance. Scaled score is the official 120-180 number. Percentiles explain comparison with other test takers. School medians and quartiles explain competitiveness inside a specific admissions pool.
Use the official LSAC resources below to confirm scoring terminology before relying on any third-party estimate.
Practical Next Step
Use this definition while reading score charts, school medians, and admissions calculators. If a number changes your application strategy, verify it against current school disclosures and official LSAC score reporting language before treating it as a firm cutoff.