Harvard Law School
Cambridge, MA. Admissions, scholarship and cost data for the fall 2025 entering class, from the school's official ABA disclosure.
Acceptance rate
9.2%
8,872 applications
Median LSAT
174
25th–75th: 171–176
Median GPA
3.96
25th–75th: 3.89–4.00
Entering class
579
Private
Cost of attendance
| Tuition | $80,760 |
| Fees | $1,592 |
| Living expense budget | $38,690 |
| Total per year | $121,042 |
At sticker price, federal loans (capped at $50,000 a year) leave a gap of about $213,126 over three years. Run your numbers
Scholarships
Students with grants
38%
25th percentile
$12,106
Median grant
$27,510
75th percentile
$43,338
0.8% of full-time students received full tuition or more.
Grant data covers 2024-25.
Your chances at Harvard Law School
21%
chance of admission · 17% waitlist
Estimated scholarship: $27,510 a year ($18,268–$37,007)
Compare every schoolSchools with similar numbers
- Yale Law School174 / 3.96
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Frequently asked questions
What LSAT score do you need for Harvard Law School?
The median LSAT for Harvard Law School's fall 2025 entering class was 174, with the middle half scoring 171 to 176. A score at or above 176 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students.
What GPA do you need for Harvard Law School?
The median undergraduate GPA was 3.96, with the middle half between 3.89 and 4.00.
What is Harvard Law School's acceptance rate?
Harvard Law School admitted 9.2% of applicants for fall 2025: 816 offers from 8,872 applications, for an entering class of 579.
How much does Harvard Law School cost?
Tuition is $80,760 a year, plus $1,592 in fees and a $38,690 living expense budget, for a total of about $121,042 a year before scholarships.
Does Harvard Law School give scholarships?
38% of full-time students received grants. The median grant was $27,510 a year, with the 25th to 75th percentile ranging from $12,106 to $43,338.
Sources · updated 2026-11-02
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