How many colleges in New York offer Pre-Law programs?

CampusPin currently lists 186 U.S. colleges and universities in New York that offer Pre-Law programs. The list updates daily as institutions report new program offerings to IPEDS.

What's the tuition for a Pre-Law program in New York?

Among the 50 Pre-Law programs listed in New York, published in-state tuition ranges from $5,170 to $63,612 (median around $18,541). Public institutions are typically lower for in-state students than private ones. Always verify the current cost of attendance with each school before applying.

What jobs can a Pre-Law degree lead to?

A Pre-Law degree commonly leads to roles such as Lawyer (with JD), Paralegal (no JD required), Compliance Officer, Policy Analyst. Typical pay (early-career; BLS figures are occupation-wide medians): After JD: $58,000–$215,000 early-career (huge spread by firm tier).

Can I apply to a Pre-Law program in New York with the Common App?

Many Pre-Law programs in New York accept the Common Application. CampusPin tags each school's Common App acceptance, use the Common App filter on /results to narrow to programs you can apply to with one application.

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Pre-Law colleges in New York

CampusPin lists 186 U.S. colleges in New York that offer Pre-Law programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.

Pre-Law isn't a major itself but a track, students major in any field while taking the courses, building the GPA, and earning the LSAT score for law school admission.

Schools in New York that offer Pre-Law

Pre-Law programs in New York: by the numbers

A quick comparison of the 50 schools (of 186 total) listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.

Schools listed

186

Public / private

17 / 33

Universities / 2-year

30 / 20

Cities represented

In-state tuition range

$5,170–$63,612

Median in-state tuition

$18,541

Lowest published in-state tuition

CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College

$5,170

Most selective

American Musical and Dramatic Academy

25% acceptance

Largest by enrollment

CUNY School of Law

31,381 students

Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.

What you'll study in a Pre-Law program

A rigorous undergraduate major (most often Political Science, History, Economics, English, or Philosophy)
Constitutional law fundamentals
Legal writing and reasoning
Logic
Ethics
LSAT preparation
A strong GPA
Pre-law advising and law-school application strategy

Where a Pre-Law degree can lead

Lawyer (with JD)
Paralegal (no JD required)
Compliance Officer
Policy Analyst
Lobbyist
Federal Investigator (FBI/DEA)

Typical pay: After JD: $58,000–$215,000 early-career (huge spread by firm tier)

Pre-Law is an advisory track, not a degree. Law schools admit applicants from every undergraduate major and explicitly value diversity of academic background. The strongest pre-law preparation focuses on three things: a high GPA in a rigorous major (top-10 majors for LSAT performance include History, Economics, Political Science, Math, Philosophy, English, and Mathematical Sciences), strong analytical writing, and a competitive LSAT score (national median 152; top-14 schools target 170+).

Undergraduate pre-law tracks usually layer on courses in constitutional law, legal writing, ethics, and logic. CampusPin's pre-law tag identifies schools that publish pre-law advising structure. Graduates apply to law school during senior year (or take a "K-JD" gap year or two before applying).

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