Howard University School of Law
Washington, DC. Admissions, scholarship and cost data for the fall 2025 entering class, from the school's official ABA disclosure.
Acceptance rate
24.1%
2,428 applications
Median LSAT
156
25th–75th: 153–160
Median GPA
3.63
25th–75th: 3.40–3.80
Entering class
176
Private
Cost of attendance
| Tuition | $39,780 |
| Fees | $1,632 |
| Living expense budget | $38,251 |
| Total per year | $79,663 |
At sticker price, federal loans (capped at $50,000 a year) leave a gap of about $88,989 over three years. Run your numbers
Scholarships
Students with grants
48%
25th percentile
$10,037
Median grant
$23,657
75th percentile
$32,364
5% of full-time students received full tuition or more.
Conditional scholarships: 261 awarded, 0 reduced or eliminated.
Grant data covers 2024-25.
Your chances at Howard University School of Law
47%
chance of admission · 47% waitlist
Estimated scholarship: $23,657 a year ($15,485–$28,881)
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Frequently asked questions
What LSAT score do you need for Howard University School of Law?
The median LSAT for Howard University School of Law's fall 2025 entering class was 156, with the middle half scoring 153 to 160. A score at or above 160 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students.
What GPA do you need for Howard University School of Law?
The median undergraduate GPA was 3.63, with the middle half between 3.40 and 3.80.
What is Howard University School of Law's acceptance rate?
Howard University School of Law admitted 24.1% of applicants for fall 2025: 584 offers from 2,428 applications, for an entering class of 176.
How much does Howard University School of Law cost?
Tuition is $39,780 a year, plus $1,632 in fees and a $38,251 living expense budget, for a total of about $79,663 a year before scholarships.
Does Howard University School of Law give scholarships?
48% of full-time students received grants. The median grant was $23,657 a year, with the 25th to 75th percentile ranging from $10,037 to $32,364.
Sources · updated 2026-11-02
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