Quick answer: the average LSAT score is about 152, which is near the 43rd percentile. The median test taker scores about 154. At law schools the numbers are higher: the middle ABA law school has a median LSAT of 159, and the top schools have medians up to 175. For how many questions you can miss at the top, see the highest LSAT score guide.
So the average that matters to you is not the national one. It is the median at the schools you want. This page shows both, with data from all 196 ABA schools.
Average vs Median LSAT Score
| Number | Score | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Average (mean) test taker | About 152 | The typical number you will see quoted |
| Median test taker | About 154 | 50.4% of test takers score below a 154 |
| Median of all ABA law schools | 159 | The middle school’s median LSAT |
| Highest law school median | 175 | WashU Law |
Law school medians are higher than the national average because many people who test lower do not apply or do not enroll. Compare your own score in the LSAT score calculator.
Law School Medians: How Many Schools at Each Level
| Median LSAT | Number of ABA schools |
|---|---|
| 170 to 180 | 22 |
| 165 to 169 | 26 |
| 160 to 164 | 43 |
| 155 to 159 | 56 |
| 150 to 154 | 41 |
| 145 to 149 | 6 |
| 140 to 144 | 1 |
| 120 to 139 | 1 |
LSAT Medians at the T14
| Law school | 25th | Median | 75th | Median GPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yale Law | 171 | 174 | 177 | 3.96 |
| Stanford Law | 171 | 173 | 176 | 3.96 |
| Harvard Law School | 171 | 174 | 176 | 3.96 |
| University of Chicago Law | 171 | 174 | 176 | 3.97 |
| Columbia Law | 169 | 173 | 175 | 3.92 |
| NYU Law | 169 | 172 | 174 | 3.92 |
| Penn Carey Law | 167 | 173 | 174 | 3.95 |
| UVA Law | 168 | 173 | 175 | 3.99 |
| Berkeley Law | 167 | 170 | 172 | 3.92 |
| Duke Law | 169 | 171 | 172 | 3.91 |
| Northwestern Law | 167 | 173 | 175 | 3.96 |
| Michigan Law | 168 | 171 | 173 | 3.88 |
| Cornell Law | 168 | 173 | 175 | 3.92 |
| Georgetown Law | 166 | 171 | 173 | 3.93 |
Looking for more schools? See LSAT scores for the top 100 law schools. The median GPA is shown too, because schools report both.
Law Schools With Average LSAT Scores Near 152
These schools have medians close to the national average:
| Law school | 25th | Median | 75th | Median GPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Puerto Rico Law | 146 | 152 | 156 | 3.77 |
| FAMU Law | 149 | 152 | 155 | 3.48 |
| South Dakota Law | 149 | 152 | 156 | 3.47 |
| St. Thomas University Law (FL) | 149 | 152 | 156 | 3.42 |
| Mississippi College Law | 148 | 152 | 155 | 3.37 |
| UMass Law | 149 | 152 | 155 | 3.36 |
| Western State College of Law | 150 | 152 | 156 | 3.36 |
| Widener Delaware Law | 149 | 152 | 154 | 3.33 |
Is a 152 a Good LSAT Score?
A 152 is close to average, and it beats about 43% of test takers. It fits a number of ABA schools, but only 29 of the 196 have a median at 152 or lower. Raising it even 3 to 5 points opens many more schools and more scholarship money. See what is a good LSAT score and the 152 LSAT score page.
Average LSAT Score FAQ
What is the average LSAT score?
About 152. The median test taker is closer to 154.
What is the average LSAT score for law school?
The middle ABA school has a median of 159. It ranges from 139 to 175 across schools.
What is the Harvard LSAT median?
174, with a 25th percentile of 171 and a 75th of 176. See Harvard Law LSAT scores.
What is the average GPA at law schools?
The median GPA at ABA schools runs from about 3.09 to 4.00. The middle school’s median is 3.67.
Sources
Percentiles come from LSAC data for the 2023 to 2026 testing years. School numbers come from each school’s 2025 ABA 509 disclosure, shown on its page on this site. Raw score conversions are typical values, and each test has its own chart. See LSAC on LSAT scoring.
Average and Above-Average LSAT Score Guides
These pages show how scores near and above the average translate into admissions strategy.