Boston College Law School

Newton, MA. Admissions, scholarship and cost data for the fall 2025 entering class, from the school's official ABA disclosure.

Acceptance rate

8.5%

7,668 applications

Median LSAT

168

25th–75th: 162–169

Median GPA

3.83

25th–75th: 3.67–3.90

Entering class

219

Private

Cost of attendance

Tuition$72,380
Fees$375
Living expense budget$25,726
Total per year$98,481

At sticker price, federal loans (capped at $50,000 a year) leave a gap of about $145,443 over three years. Run your numbers

Scholarships

Students with grants

89%

25th percentile

$20,000

Median grant

$24,000

75th percentile

$28,000

1.3% of full-time students received full tuition or more.

Grant data covers 2024-25.

Your chances at Boston College Law School

20%

Reach

chance of admission · 65% waitlist

Estimated scholarship: $24,000 a year ($21,600–$26,400)

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Applying

Application deadline: March 31

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Frequently asked questions

What LSAT score do you need for Boston College Law School?

The median LSAT for Boston College Law School's fall 2025 entering class was 168, with the middle half scoring 162 to 169. A score at or above 169 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students.

What GPA do you need for Boston College Law School?

The median undergraduate GPA was 3.83, with the middle half between 3.67 and 3.90.

What is Boston College Law School's acceptance rate?

Boston College Law School admitted 8.5% of applicants for fall 2025: 650 offers from 7,668 applications, for an entering class of 219.

How much does Boston College Law School cost?

Tuition is $72,380 a year, plus $375 in fees and a $25,726 living expense budget, for a total of about $98,481 a year before scholarships.

Does Boston College Law School give scholarships?

89% of full-time students received grants. The median grant was $24,000 a year, with the 25th to 75th percentile ranging from $20,000 to $28,000.