Overview
Founded in 1976 as part of Yeshiva University, Cardozo Law was named after Supreme Court Justice Benjamin N. Cardozo and quickly established itself as a leading law school in New York City. It gained national prominence through the founding of the Innocence Project in 1992, which has become a model for wrongful conviction litigation nationwide, and through its highly ranked intellectual property and dispute resolution programs. Cardozo has built a reputation for producing practice-ready graduates through extensive clinical and experiential learning opportunities.
At a Glance
| Type | Private |
| Location | New York, New York |
| Founded | 1976 |
| Total students | 1,000 |
| Student–faculty ratio | 8:1 |
| Acceptance rate | 40% |
| Graduation rate | 92% |
| Average starting salary | $85,000 |
Tuition & Costs (estimates)
| In-state tuition | $66,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $66,000 |
| Room & board | $20,000 |
| Average financial aid | $35,000 |
| Students receiving aid | 80% |
Admissions
| SAT range | N/A |
| ACT range | N/A |
| Average GPA | 3.6 |
| Regular deadline | March 1 |
Top Programs
- Intellectual Property Law
- Dispute Resolution & Arbitration
- Criminal Law & Innocence Project
- Entertainment & Media Law
- Public Interest Law
Figures are estimates for exploration — verify current costs, deadlines, and requirements on the university's official website.