Chapman University Dale E. Fowler School of Law
Orange, CA. Admissions, scholarship and cost data for the fall 2025 entering class, from the school's official ABA disclosure.
Acceptance rate
20.5%
2,514 applications
Median LSAT
163
25th–75th: 156–164
Median GPA
3.70
25th–75th: 3.32–3.82
Entering class
153
Private
Cost of attendance
| Tuition | $63,126 |
| Fees | $75 |
| Living expense budget | $41,778 |
| Total per year | $104,979 |
At sticker price, federal loans (capped at $50,000 a year) leave a gap of about $164,937 over three years. Run your numbers
Scholarships
Students with grants
56%
25th percentile
$35,000
Median grant
$59,500
75th percentile
$64,500
14.6% of full-time students received full tuition or more.
Conditional scholarships: 84 awarded, 36 reduced or eliminated.
Grant data covers 2024-25.
Your chances at Chapman University Dale E. Fowler School of Law
69%
chance of admission · 30% waitlist
Estimated scholarship: $59,500 a year ($44,800–$62,500)
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Frequently asked questions
What LSAT score do you need for Chapman University Dale E. Fowler School of Law?
The median LSAT for Chapman University Dale E. Fowler School of Law's fall 2025 entering class was 163, with the middle half scoring 156 to 164. A score at or above 164 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students.
What GPA do you need for Chapman University Dale E. Fowler School of Law?
The median undergraduate GPA was 3.70, with the middle half between 3.32 and 3.82.
What is Chapman University Dale E. Fowler School of Law's acceptance rate?
Chapman University Dale E. Fowler School of Law admitted 20.5% of applicants for fall 2025: 516 offers from 2,514 applications, for an entering class of 153.
How much does Chapman University Dale E. Fowler School of Law cost?
Tuition is $63,126 a year, plus $75 in fees and a $41,778 living expense budget, for a total of about $104,979 a year before scholarships.
Does Chapman University Dale E. Fowler School of Law give scholarships?
56% of full-time students received grants. The median grant was $59,500 a year, with the 25th to 75th percentile ranging from $35,000 to $64,500.
Sources · updated 2026-11-02
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