Fact Sheet
First-Year Class
(2020-2021)
| Applicants | 1,257 |
| Enrolled | 189 |
| Students from a Diverse Background | 25% |
| LSAT-Median | 154 |
| 75th Percentile LSAT | 157 |
| 25th Percentile LSAT | 151 |
| GPA-Median | 3.40 |
| 75th Percentile GPA | 3.69 |
| 25th Percentile GPA | 3.14 |
Bar Passage Rate
| Ultimate Bar Passage (Class of 2017) |
81% |
| First-Time Bar Passage (All Jurisdictions, 2019) |
76% |
| First-Time Bar Passage (New York State, 2019) |
76% |
Student Body
| Total J.D. Enrollment | 523 |
Curricular Offerings (2018-2019)
| First-year section size | 59 |
| Upper division classroom course sections with an enrollment: Under 25 25 to 49 50 to 74 75 to 99 100+ |
111 16 5 1 1 |
| Available seats in law clinics | 120 |
| Seminars | 39 |
| Co-curricular offerings | 31 |
Attrition Rates
(2018-2019)
| Academic | 1.8% |
| Other | 1.4% |
Transfers (2018-2019)
| JD1 Transfers Out | 0 |
| Transfers In | 0 |
View detailed employment statistics for the past three graduating classes.
| Total Offered | $20.9 million |
| 1st Year Scholarship Recipients | Over 70% (up to full tuition) |
| Tuition (2020-2021) | $52,106 |
| Fees | $190 |
Estimated Living Expenses (2020-2021)
| Living Off Campus | $16,640 |
| Living at Home | $7,690 |
Graduation Rates
| Entering cohort for the Class of 2017 | 121 |
| Graduation in 3 years | 93 (77%) |
| Graduation in 4 years | 105 (87%) |
| Entering cohort for the Class of 2018 | 126 |
| Graduation in 3 years | 101 (80%) |
| Graduation in 4 years | 109 (87%) |
| Entering cohort for the Class of 2019 | 147 |
| Graduation in 3 years | 124 (84%) |
| Graduation in 4 years | 135 (91%) |
Vision
An independent law school with a national reputation for excellence.
Albany Law School educates and empowers tomorrow’s leaders, engaged professionals, committed public servants, inspiring community change-agents, and creative problem solvers.
We connect the classroom to the profession, government, and the community through experienced-based learning, engaged scholarship, and a robust network of alumni and supporters. Our students develop a sophisticated understanding of legal policy and doctrine, a broad range of professional competencies, and a deep commitment to justice and ethical values.
Albany Law School, founded in 1851, is the nation's oldest independent school of law.
A Scenic Campus
Albany Law shares a 54-acre campus with three other colleges in the heart of New York's capital.
A 36-member governing Board of Trustees helps Albany Law School shape its vision for the future. Board members include general counsels, CEOs, judges, and partners in prominent law firms.
A.B., Hamilton College
J.D., Albany Law School
Select Prominent Alumni
William McKinley 1867
25th President of the United States
Robert H. Jackson ’12
Former U.S. Supreme Court Justice
Andrew Cuomo ’82
New York State Governor
Richard D. Parsons ’71
Former Chairman, Citigroup
Leslie Stein ’81
Associate Judge, New York State Court of Appeals
Michael Garcia ’89
Associate Judge, New York State Court of Appeals
Kate Stoneman 1898
First alumna and woman admitted to the New York State bar
Thomas J. Vilsack ’75
Former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture under Obama Administration; Former Governor of Iowa
David Miranda ’88
Former New York State Bar Association President;
Partner, Heslin Rothenberg Farley and Mesiti
Stephen P. Younger ’82
Former New York State Bar Association President;
Partner, Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP
The Albany Law School Fund
Raising $1 million in unrestricted support annually.
- Endowment — $67 million (as of Dec. 2019)
- 86 Endowed Scholarships
- 11 Endowed Fellowships
- 25 Prizes
- 4 Endowed Chairs
ABA Accredited
Albany Law School is approved by the Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar of the American Bar Association, 321 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654 (312-988-6738).
MSCHE Accredited
Albany Law School is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (267-284-5000).
Member
Albany Law School is a member of the Association of American Law Schools: 1201 Connecticut Ave NW, Suite 800, Washington, D.C., 20036 (202-296-8851).