Columbia Law School
New York, NY. Admissions, scholarship and cost data for the fall 2025 entering class, from the school's official ABA disclosure.
Acceptance rate
11.8%
9,463 applications
Median LSAT
173
25th–75th: 169–175
Median GPA
3.92
25th–75th: 3.85–3.98
Entering class
444
Private
Cost of attendance
| Tuition | $85,368 |
| Fees | $3,022 |
| Living expense budget | $31,554 |
| Total per year | $119,944 |
At sticker price, federal loans (capped at $50,000 a year) leave a gap of about $209,832 over three years. Run your numbers
Scholarships
Students with grants
54%
25th percentile
$20,000
Median grant
$32,000
75th percentile
$48,000
5.1% of full-time students received full tuition or more.
Grant data covers 2024-25.
Your chances at Columbia Law School
29%
chance of admission · 49% waitlist
Estimated scholarship: $32,000 a year ($24,800–$41,600)
Compare every schoolSchools with similar numbers
- Cornell Law School173 / 3.92
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Other law schools in New York
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- Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University157
- NYU School of Law (New York University)172
- New York Law School157
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- St. John's University School of Law164
- Syracuse University College of Law158
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Frequently asked questions
What LSAT score do you need for Columbia Law School?
The median LSAT for Columbia Law School's fall 2025 entering class was 173, with the middle half scoring 169 to 175. A score at or above 175 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students.
What GPA do you need for Columbia Law School?
The median undergraduate GPA was 3.92, with the middle half between 3.85 and 3.98.
What is Columbia Law School's acceptance rate?
Columbia Law School admitted 11.8% of applicants for fall 2025: 1,120 offers from 9,463 applications, for an entering class of 444.
How much does Columbia Law School cost?
Tuition is $85,368 a year, plus $3,022 in fees and a $31,554 living expense budget, for a total of about $119,944 a year before scholarships.
Does Columbia Law School give scholarships?
54% of full-time students received grants. The median grant was $32,000 a year, with the 25th to 75th percentile ranging from $20,000 to $48,000.
Sources · updated 2026-11-02
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