Charleston School of Law

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

Acceptance rate

50.2%

2,215 applications

Median LSAT

154

25th–75th: 152–157

Median GPA

3.51

25th–75th: 3.26–3.75

Entering class

241

Private

Cost of attendance

Tuition$48,600
Fees$1,084
Living expense budget$27,752
Total per year$77,436

At sticker price, federal loans (capped at $50,000 a year) leave a gap of about $82,308 over three years. Run your numbers

Scholarships

Students with grants

95%

25th percentile

$13,000

Median grant

$20,000

75th percentile

$28,500

2.9% of full-time students received full tuition or more.

Grant data covers 2024-25.

Your chances at Charleston School of Law

88%

Likely

chance of admission · 6% waitlist

Estimated scholarship: $20,000 a year ($15,800–$25,100)

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Applying

Application deadline: March 1

Application fee: None

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Frequently asked questions

What LSAT score do you need for Charleston School of Law?

The median LSAT for Charleston School of Law's fall 2025 entering class was 154, with the middle half scoring 152 to 157. A score at or above 157 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students.

What GPA do you need for Charleston School of Law?

The median undergraduate GPA was 3.51, with the middle half between 3.26 and 3.75.

What is Charleston School of Law's acceptance rate?

Charleston School of Law admitted 50.2% of applicants for fall 2025: 1,112 offers from 2,215 applications, for an entering class of 241.

How much does Charleston School of Law cost?

Tuition is $48,600 a year, plus $1,084 in fees and a $27,752 living expense budget, for a total of about $77,436 a year before scholarships.

Does Charleston School of Law give scholarships?

95% of full-time students received grants. The median grant was $20,000 a year, with the 25th to 75th percentile ranging from $13,000 to $28,500.