Quick answer: this LSAT and GPA chart shows how many of the 196 ABA law schools are a likely or target school for each mix of scores. A 160 with a 3.5 GPA gets 107 schools, and a 170 with a 3.9 gets 183. Raising your LSAT usually moves the number more than the same step in GPA.
LSAT and GPA Chart
Each number is how many ABA schools are likely or target for that mix.
| LSAT \ GPA | 3.0 | 3.3 | 3.5 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150 | 6 | 18 | 30 | 42 | 65 |
| 155 | 24 | 49 | 69 | 86 | 102 |
| 160 | 61 | 93 | 107 | 122 | 132 |
| 165 | 104 | 127 | 135 | 152 | 162 |
| 170 | 133 | 152 | 162 | 171 | 183 |
| 175 | 158 | 174 | 186 | 192 | 196 |
This uses the same formula as our law school admissions calculator, which weighs the LSAT at about 60% and GPA at about 40%. It is an estimate from published ranges, not a promise. Enter your exact numbers there to see the school names.
LSAT vs GPA: Which Moves Your Odds More?
| Change | Likely or target schools |
|---|---|
| 160 and 3.5 (start) | 107 |
| Add 5 LSAT points (165 and 3.5) | 135 |
| Add 0.2 GPA (160 and 3.7) | 122 |
Your GPA is mostly set by the time you apply, while your LSAT can still change. That is why a retake is often the best lever. See should I retake the LSAT, and find your real number with the LSAC GPA calculator.
Four Applicant Profiles
| Profile | What it means |
|---|---|
| High LSAT and high GPA | The strongest profile |
| High LSAT, lower GPA | A splitter |
| Lower LSAT, high GPA | A reverse splitter |
| Below both medians | A reach at that school |
Sources
School numbers come from the 2025 ABA 509 disclosures, shown on each school’s page. Percentiles come from LSAC for the 2023 to 2026 testing years.