California Western School of Law
San Diego, CA. Admissions, scholarship and cost data for the fall 2025 entering class, from the school's official ABA disclosure.
Acceptance rate
46.9%
2,144 applications
Median LSAT
155
25th–75th: 152–158
Median GPA
3.50
25th–75th: 3.16–3.66
Entering class
242
Private
Cost of attendance
| Tuition | $64,720 |
| Fees | $150 |
| Living expense budget | $34,342 |
| Total per year | $99,212 |
At sticker price, federal loans (capped at $50,000 a year) leave a gap of about $147,636 over three years. Run your numbers
Scholarships
Students with grants
61%
25th percentile
$18,720
Median grant
$37,440
75th percentile
$53,040
12.1% of full-time students received full tuition or more.
Conditional scholarships: 199 awarded, 126 reduced or eliminated.
Grant data covers 2024-25.
Your chances at California Western School of Law
79%
chance of admission · 13% waitlist
Estimated scholarship: $37,440 a year ($26,208–$46,800)
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Frequently asked questions
What LSAT score do you need for California Western School of Law?
The median LSAT for California Western School of Law's fall 2025 entering class was 155, with the middle half scoring 152 to 158. A score at or above 158 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students.
What GPA do you need for California Western School of Law?
The median undergraduate GPA was 3.50, with the middle half between 3.16 and 3.66.
What is California Western School of Law's acceptance rate?
California Western School of Law admitted 46.9% of applicants for fall 2025: 1,006 offers from 2,144 applications, for an entering class of 242.
How much does California Western School of Law cost?
Tuition is $64,720 a year, plus $150 in fees and a $34,342 living expense budget, for a total of about $99,212 a year before scholarships.
Does California Western School of Law give scholarships?
61% of full-time students received grants. The median grant was $37,440 a year, with the 25th to 75th percentile ranging from $18,720 to $53,040.
Sources · updated 2026-11-02
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