The 188 students students that comprise the class of 2012 come from a more diverse set of backgrounds than any before it, said Susan Lee, Gonzaga Law Director of Admissions.

"Our incoming class represents talent from our home state of Washington, as well as 28 other states, including Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, and New York. Our out-of-state students comprise 63% of our incoming class.

"We are also very pleased to welcome our first international student from China."

The incoming class of 188 was selected from a competitive applicant pool of 1513, Lee said: "Our students have attained their education from such outstanding universities as the University of Arizona, Colgate, Dartmouth, and Johns Hopkins University."

It's an academically strong class, she said.

"Our median LSAT remains a very strong 155, while the 75th LSAT percentile increased to a 157, up one point from last year. The undergraduate grade performance of our class remained strong as well, with a 3.30 median."

Gonzaga University School of law remains committed to building a diverse student body, as well.

"This year we increased our ethnically diverse student population from 7% to 14%," said Lee. "This is a positive step forward, and we will continue to strive for greater diversity."

"As these students continue with their education at Gonzaga, Lee concluded, "we look forward to sharing their accomplishments; we know that this class, just like those in the past years, will become laudable contributors to their communities and achieve success."