Albany Law School
Albany, NY. Admissions, scholarship and cost data for the fall 2025 entering class, from the school's official ABA disclosure.
Acceptance rate
37.5%
2,638 applications
Median LSAT
158
25th–75th: 154–161
Median GPA
3.54
25th–75th: 3.16–3.75
Entering class
237
Private
Cost of attendance
| Tuition | $63,994 |
| Fees | $240 |
| Living expense budget | $21,844 |
| Total per year | $86,078 |
At sticker price, federal loans (capped at $50,000 a year) leave a gap of about $108,234 over three years. Run your numbers
Scholarships
Students with grants
89%
25th percentile
$20,000
Median grant
$38,000
75th percentile
$46,000
9.3% of full-time students received full tuition or more.
Grant data covers 2024-25.
Your chances at Albany Law School
86%
chance of admission · 11% waitlist
Estimated scholarship: $38,000 a year ($27,200–$42,800)
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Frequently asked questions
What LSAT score do you need for Albany Law School?
The median LSAT for Albany Law School's fall 2025 entering class was 158, with the middle half scoring 154 to 161. A score at or above 161 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students.
What GPA do you need for Albany Law School?
The median undergraduate GPA was 3.54, with the middle half between 3.16 and 3.75.
What is Albany Law School's acceptance rate?
Albany Law School admitted 37.5% of applicants for fall 2025: 988 offers from 2,638 applications, for an entering class of 237.
How much does Albany Law School cost?
Tuition is $63,994 a year, plus $240 in fees and a $21,844 living expense budget, for a total of about $86,078 a year before scholarships.
Does Albany Law School give scholarships?
89% of full-time students received grants. The median grant was $38,000 a year, with the 25th to 75th percentile ranging from $20,000 to $46,000.
Sources · updated 2026-11-02
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