University of California, Hastings admissions
University of California, Hastings is in San Francisco, CA. Its Fall 2025 entering class had a median LSAT of 161 and a median GPA of 3.71. That puts it at #74 for selectivity among the 196 schools in this dataset (ranked by median LSAT; ties share a rank). That rank measures selectivity, not overall quality.
What the medians mean
A median is the middle of the admitted class. About half of last fall's admitted students scored above 161 and half scored below it. The LSAT runs from 120 to 180, so every point matters more near the top. The GPA median works the same way: half the class was above 3.71, half below. Schools look at the whole file, but these two numbers are the fastest read on where you stand.
What score to aim for
A rough rule of thumb for sorting your school list is to compare each school's median to your LSAT score. These are rules of thumb, not guarantees.
- Target: the median matches your score. This school's median is 161, so it is a target if you score around 161.
- Reach: the median runs about 2 points above your score. A school with a median of 163 is a reach for someone scoring 161.
- Safety: the median runs about 3 points below your score. A school with a median of 158 is a safety for someone scoring 161.
So: at or near 161, treat University of California, Hastings as a target. A few points below and it is a reach. A few points above and it is a safety. Score bands are only one input. GPA, essays, and the rest of the file matter too.
What it costs
Estimated annual tuition: $61,773 for nonresidents, $53,087 for state residents (2025-2026 figures). A rough three-year tuition estimate is $185,319 at the nonresident rate.
All cost figures are estimates, not guarantees. These cover tuition only. Fees, books, and living costs are extra. Public schools often cost less for state residents, which is why both rates are shown above.
Where it is
University of California, Hastings sits in San Francisco, CA. Cost of living varies a lot by city, so factor rent into your budget alongside tuition.
Next steps
Take the free LSAT diagnostic to get your baseline, then compare it against University of California, Hastings's median of 161.
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Source: Medians from ABA Standard 509 disclosures via ILRG, Fall 2025 entering class. Tuition is the 2025-2026 academic year figure. Rank is a selectivity rank by Fall 2025 median LSAT among the 196 schools here, not an overall quality ranking.
Last updated October 12, 2026