What percentile is a 160 LSAT score?

A score of 160 on the LSAT is approximately the 85th percentile, meaning you scored higher than about 85% of all LSAT test takers. This is a strong score competitive at many law schools, though below the median for T14 programs.

What percentile is a 165 LSAT score?

A score of 165 on the LSAT is approximately the 93rd percentile, placing you in the top 7% of all LSAT test takers. This is a competitive score for many T14 law schools and excellent for top-25 programs.

What percentile is a 170 LSAT score?

A score of 170 on the LSAT is approximately the 97th percentile — you scored higher than 97% of all test takers. This is an exceptional score competitive at all law schools including Harvard, Yale, and Stanford. It is at or above the median for the top 5 law programs in the US.

What percentile is a 175 LSAT score?

A score of 175 on the LSAT is approximately the 99th percentile, placing you in the top 1% of all LSAT test takers worldwide. This score is competitive even at Yale Law School, which has the highest median LSAT in the country at approximately 175.

What LSAT score do I need for Harvard Law?

Harvard Law School's median LSAT score is approximately 174 (99th percentile). The 25th–75th percentile range is roughly 170–176. While Harvard considers the full application holistically, a score below 170 would make admission highly challenging. Harvard uses your highest LSAT score.

How many times can I take the LSAT?

LSAC allows you to take the LSAT up to three times in a single testing year (July to June), five times within the current and past five testing years, and a maximum of seven times in your lifetime. Most law schools see all your scores, though many focus primarily on your highest score. The LSAT is offered approximately 9 times per year.

How is the LSAT scored?

The LSAT is scored on a scale of 120 to 180. Your raw score (number of correct answers) is converted to a scaled score using equating, which accounts for difficulty differences between test versions. There is no penalty for wrong answers, so it is always beneficial to answer every question. The median score for all test takers is approximately 152.

Does the LSAT or GPA matter more for law school?

Both matter significantly, but the LSAT typically has slightly more weight because it is a standardized measure used directly in law school rankings. A high LSAT score can compensate for a lower GPA, and vice versa. That said, top law schools expect strong performance in both. A 170+ LSAT with a 3.5 GPA is generally more competitive than a 165 LSAT with a 3.9 GPA at T14 schools.

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LSAT Score Calculator (2025–2026)

Enter your LSAT score to instantly see your national percentile ranking and compare against T14 law school medians. Includes Harvard, Yale, Stanford Law, and more. Updated for the 2025–2026 admissions cycle.

Your LSAT score

avg 152152

120 (min)180 (perfect)

Common scores

Score benchmarks

175Yale / top T3

99th

170T14 competitive

97th

165Top 25 schools

93th

160Top 50 schools

85th

155Above average

73th

152National average

64th

145Below average

39th

64thpercentile

Average

Better than 64% of LSAT test takers

152

Your score

152

National avg

64th

Percentile

Law school median comparison

White line = your score. Green = you meet or exceed median.

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vs yours

Yale Law

175

-23

Harvard Law

174

-22

Columbia Law

174

-22

Stanford Law

173

-21

Chicago Law

173

-21

NYU Law

172

-20

Penn Law

171

-19

Michigan Law

171

-19

Data: Recent LSAC ABA 509 disclosures.

LSAT score percentile chart (2025–2026)

Official LSAT percentile data from LSAC. Shows what percentage of test takers score at or below each LSAT score. The LSAT score scale runs from 120 to 180. Use this chart to find the percentile for any LSAT score.

LSAT score	Percentile	Top %	School tier
180	99th	Top 1%	All schools — exceptional
175	99th	Top 1%	Yale, Harvard, Stanford
174	99th	Top 1%	Columbia, Chicago
173	99th	Top 1%	NYU, Penn
170	97th	Top 3%	Full T14 competitive
168	96th	Top 4%	T14 competitive
165	93th	Top 7%	Strong T14 candidate
163	90th	Top 10%	Top 20 schools
160	85th	Top 15%	Strong — top 50
157	78th	Top 22%	Solid — top 100
155	73th	Top 27%	Above average
152your score	64th	Top 36%	National average
150	57th	Top 43%	Average range
148	50th	Top 50%	Below average
145	39th	Top 61%	Below average
140	23th	Top 77%	Needs improvement
135	10th	Top 90%	Needs improvement
130	3th	Top 97%	Needs improvement

Source: LSAC LSAT Percentile Ranks. Data updated for the 2025–2026 admissions cycle.

What does your LSAT score mean for law school admissions?

170–180

Elite

Top 3%. Competitive at all law schools. Scholarship potential everywhere. Harvard, Yale, and Stanford have medians of 174–175.

160–169

Competitive

Top 15%. Strong candidacy at T14 schools. Competitive for merit scholarships at top-25 programs. Most law students score below 160.

Below 160

Developing

Below the typical T14 threshold. Competitive at many excellent law schools. Retaking often improves prospects significantly.

LSAT score calculator — frequently asked questions

Common questions about LSAT scoring, percentiles, and what your score means for law school admissions.

A good LSAT score depends on your target law schools. The national average LSAT score is approximately 152. Scores of 160+ (85th percentile) are considered strong and competitive at many law schools. For T14 schools (the top 14 law programs), you generally need 168+ (96th percentile). Yale, Harvard, and Stanford Law typically have median LSAT scores of 173–175. For full scholarship consideration at lower-ranked schools, 160–165 is often sufficient.

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