Key Dates
September–November
September–November: Fall recruitment season
September 1: Applicants may begin to submit applications to the J.D. program
September 16: Last LSAT administration date that meets the Early Decision Plan deadline
November 15: Early Decision Plan application deadline
December–February
December 2: Last LSAT administration date that meets Columbia Law School’s regular admission deadline
January 1: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) forms may be submitted to the government, if applying for financial aid
February 15: Regular Decision Plan deadline
March–July
March 1: Financial aid application deadline
May 1: Enrollment deposit deadline
May 15: Housing application deadline
June 1: Deferral request deadline
July 15: Transfer/Visiting student application deadline for fall term
Acceptance Rate: 20.8%
Median LSAT: 172
Median Undergraduate GPA: 3.70
Employment Rate of Graduates: 98.2%
Bar Pass Rate: 92.7%
Costs and Budgeting
Tuition: $65,252 per year
Total: $70,660
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