Cornell Law School
Ithaca, NY. Admissions, scholarship and cost data for the fall 2025 entering class, from the school's official ABA disclosure.
Acceptance rate
18.2%
4,608 applications
Median LSAT
173
25th–75th: 168–175
Median GPA
3.92
25th–75th: 3.75–3.97
Entering class
217
Private
Cost of attendance
| Tuition | $84,722 |
| Fees | $690 |
| Living expense budget | $32,952 |
| Total per year | $118,364 |
At sticker price, federal loans (capped at $50,000 a year) leave a gap of about $205,092 over three years. Run your numbers
Scholarships
Students with grants
91%
25th percentile
$28,000
Median grant
$30,000
75th percentile
$45,000
1.5% of full-time students received full tuition or more.
Grant data covers 2024-25.
Your chances at Cornell Law School
47%
chance of admission · 37% waitlist
Estimated scholarship: $30,000 a year ($28,800–$39,000)
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Frequently asked questions
What LSAT score do you need for Cornell Law School?
The median LSAT for Cornell Law School's fall 2025 entering class was 173, with the middle half scoring 168 to 175. A score at or above 175 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students.
What GPA do you need for Cornell Law School?
The median undergraduate GPA was 3.92, with the middle half between 3.75 and 3.97.
What is Cornell Law School's acceptance rate?
Cornell Law School admitted 18.2% of applicants for fall 2025: 838 offers from 4,608 applications, for an entering class of 217.
How much does Cornell Law School cost?
Tuition is $84,722 a year, plus $690 in fees and a $32,952 living expense budget, for a total of about $118,364 a year before scholarships.
Does Cornell Law School give scholarships?
91% of full-time students received grants. The median grant was $30,000 a year, with the 25th to 75th percentile ranging from $28,000 to $45,000.
Sources · updated 2026-11-02
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