About Our Students

Golden Gate law students offer a refreshing blend of substantive knowledge and practical training. Many of our students have prior professional experience, and employers tell us that our students come prepared to work. Golden Gate values diversity and can offer an employer a diverse talent pool, nearly 25% of our Honors students speak more than one language and over 35% of our students hail from non-traditional law student populations.

Entering Class Profiles - Fall 2011

Full-time Day Program

• Class Size: 182
• Total # of Applications: 1,983
• 75th % LSAT/GPA: 155/3.41
• Median LSAT/GPA: 153/3.10
• 25th % LSAT/GPA: 150/2.73
• Average Age: 26 years
• % Minority: 42%
• % Women: 54%

Honors Lawyering Program (Full-time Day Program)

• HLP Class Size: 33
• Total # of Applications: 355
• 75th % LSAT/GPA: 157/3.52
• Median LSAT/GPA: 156/3.41
• 25th % LSAT/GPA: 154/3.23

Part-time Evening Program

• Class Size: 47
• Total # of Applications: 322
• 75th % LSAT/GPA: 155/3.21
• Median LSAT/GPA: 152/2.92
• 25th % LSAT/GPA: 150/2.73
• Average Age: 32 years
• % Minority: 45%
• % Women: 53%