Quick answer: a 170 LSAT is at or above the 25th percentile at 192 of the 196 ABA law schools, and at or above the median at 179. No school has a hard cut off, but those are the schools where a 170 is inside or above the normal range. Your GPA matters too.
Where a 170 LSAT Fits
| Position | Number of schools |
|---|---|
| At or above the 75th percentile | 172 |
| Between the median and 75th | 7 |
| Between the 25th and median | 13 |
| Below the 25th | 4 |
Law Schools Closest to a 170 LSAT
These are the 25 schools whose medians are nearest to 170, where 170 falls inside the range:
| Law school | 25th | Median | 75th | GPA | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BYU Law | 168 | 170 | 172 | 3.95 | 22.8% |
| Berkeley Law | 167 | 170 | 172 | 3.92 | 14.8% |
| Vanderbilt Law | 167 | 170 | 171 | 3.91 | 13.3% |
| Notre Dame Law | 166 | 170 | 171 | 3.89 | 16.1% |
| Boston University Law | 164 | 170 | 171 | 3.88 | 12.1% |
| UCLA Law | 166 | 171 | 172 | 3.95 | 12.0% |
| Georgetown Law | 166 | 171 | 173 | 3.93 | 15.7% |
| George Mason Law (Scalia Law) | 162 | 169 | 171 | 3.93 | 15.9% |
| University of Georgia Law | 159 | 169 | 171 | 3.92 | 12.7% |
| Duke Law | 169 | 171 | 172 | 3.91 | 12.9% |
| Michigan Law | 168 | 171 | 173 | 3.88 | 8.6% |
| University of Minnesota Law | 166 | 171 | 173 | 3.88 | 26.7% |
| NYU Law | 169 | 172 | 174 | 3.92 | 13.4% |
| UT Austin Law | 166 | 172 | 173 | 3.89 | 14.0% |
| UVA Law | 168 | 173 | 175 | 3.99 | 10.2% |
| Northwestern Law | 167 | 173 | 175 | 3.96 | 12.3% |
| Penn Carey Law | 167 | 173 | 174 | 3.95 | 8.1% |
| Columbia Law | 169 | 173 | 175 | 3.92 | 11.8% |
| Cornell Law | 168 | 173 | 175 | 3.92 | 18.2% |
| WashU Law | 165 | 175 | 176 | 3.96 | 19.0% |
Numbers come from the 2025 ABA 509 data. Want a shorter list? See the best law schools for a 170 LSAT. Want your own odds? Add your GPA in the admissions calculator.
Should You Apply With a 170 or Retake?
Compare the 170 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 170 LSAT score guide and should I retake the LSAT.
FAQ
What law schools accept a 170 LSAT?
No school has a strict cut off, but a 170 is at or above the 25th percentile at 192 ABA schools.
Can I get scholarships with a 170?
A 170 is at or above the 75th percentile at 172 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.