Boston University School of Law
Boston, MA. Admissions, scholarship and cost data for the fall 2025 entering class, from the school's official ABA disclosure.
Acceptance rate
12.1%
7,892 applications
Median LSAT
170
25th–75th: 164–171
Median GPA
3.88
25th–75th: 3.71–3.93
Entering class
238
Private
Cost of attendance
| Tuition | $69,870 |
| Fees | $1,512 |
| Living expense budget | $21,532 |
| Total per year | $92,914 |
At sticker price, federal loans (capped at $50,000 a year) leave a gap of about $128,742 over three years. Run your numbers
Scholarships
Students with grants
91%
25th percentile
$20,000
Median grant
$29,000
75th percentile
$43,000
6.5% of full-time students received full tuition or more.
Grant data covers 2024-25.
Your chances at Boston University School of Law
28%
chance of admission · 67% waitlist
Estimated scholarship: $29,000 a year ($23,600–$37,400)
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Frequently asked questions
What LSAT score do you need for Boston University School of Law?
The median LSAT for Boston University School of Law's fall 2025 entering class was 170, with the middle half scoring 164 to 171. A score at or above 171 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students.
What GPA do you need for Boston University School of Law?
The median undergraduate GPA was 3.88, with the middle half between 3.71 and 3.93.
What is Boston University School of Law's acceptance rate?
Boston University School of Law admitted 12.1% of applicants for fall 2025: 953 offers from 7,892 applications, for an entering class of 238.
How much does Boston University School of Law cost?
Tuition is $69,870 a year, plus $1,512 in fees and a $21,532 living expense budget, for a total of about $92,914 a year before scholarships.
Does Boston University School of Law give scholarships?
91% of full-time students received grants. The median grant was $29,000 a year, with the 25th to 75th percentile ranging from $20,000 to $43,000.
Sources · updated 2026-11-02
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