Calculate Your LSAT Score
Enter your raw score (correct answers) to estimate your scaled score. The LSAT has no penalty for wrong answers.
The LSAT typically has 99–102 scored questions (varies by administration)
Most LSAT administrations have 99–102 scored questions
Scaled Score
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ℹ️ This is an estimate. Actual LSAT conversion tables vary by test administration. Use official PrepTest conversion charts for precision.
LSAT Score Reference Table
| Scaled Score | Percentile (est.) | Law School Level |
|---|---|---|
| 175–180 | 99th+ | Yale, Harvard, Stanford |
| 170–174 | 97–99th | T6 schools competitive |
| 165–169 | 93–97th | T14 schools competitive |
| 160–164 | 80–93rd | Top 25 law schools |
| 155–159 | 66–80th | Good regional schools |
| 150–154 | 47–66th | Many accredited programs |
| 145–149 | 27–47th | Below median |
| Below 145 | <27th | Consider retaking |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common LSAT scoring questions answered.
A 170 LSAT score places you at approximately the 97th–98th percentile — meaning you scored higher than about 97–98% of all test takers. This is a very competitive score for T6 law schools (Yale, Harvard, Stanford, Columbia, Chicago, NYU).
To score 170, you can typically miss about 10–11 questions. For a 160, about 25–27 misses. For a 150, about 45–48 misses. These numbers vary by exam administration — use the calculator above to estimate for your specific test.
As of 2019, LSAC allows up to 3 times per testing year, 5 times in 5 years, and 7 times total. Most law schools see all scores but typically consider your highest. There is no waiting period between attempts.
T14 median scores: Yale ~174, Harvard ~174, Stanford ~174, Columbia ~174, Chicago ~174, NYU ~173, Penn ~172, Michigan ~171, Virginia ~171, Duke ~170. A 170+ (97th percentile) is competitive for all T14 schools. Regional law schools typically accept 155–162. Use our calculator to see your percentile range.
The national average LSAT score is approximately 152, placing you at the 50th percentile. A 160 is roughly the 80th percentile, 165 the 90th, and 170 the 97th–98th percentile. The full scale runs from 120 (minimum) to 180 (perfect).
No — the LSAT has no penalty for wrong answers. Your raw score is simply the count of correct answers, then converted to the 120–180 scale. Always answer every question, even if guessing. The digital LSAT-Flex has approximately 76 scored questions across three sections: Logical Reasoning, Analytical Reasoning (Logic Games), and Reading Comprehension.