Rutgers Law School
Newark, NJ. Admissions, scholarship and cost data for the fall 2025 entering class, from the school's official ABA disclosure.
Acceptance rate
33.5%
4,305 applications
Median LSAT
158
25th–75th: 155–161
Median GPA
3.66
25th–75th: 3.35–3.82
Entering class
489
Public
Cost of attendance
| Tuition (nonresident) | $47,863 |
| Tuition (resident) | $31,577 |
| Fees | $4,030 |
| Living expense budget | $33,190 |
| Total per year | $85,083 |
At sticker price, federal loans (capped at $50,000 a year) leave a gap of about $105,249 over three years. Run your numbers
Scholarships
Students with grants
92%
25th percentile
$10,000
Median grant
$16,000
75th percentile
$22,000
0.8% of full-time students received full tuition or more.
Grant data covers 2024-25.
Your chances at Rutgers Law School
51%
chance of admission · 42% waitlist
Estimated scholarship: $16,000 a year ($12,400–$19,600)
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Frequently asked questions
What LSAT score do you need for Rutgers Law School?
The median LSAT for Rutgers Law School's fall 2025 entering class was 158, with the middle half scoring 155 to 161. A score at or above 161 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students.
What GPA do you need for Rutgers Law School?
The median undergraduate GPA was 3.66, with the middle half between 3.35 and 3.82.
What is Rutgers Law School's acceptance rate?
Rutgers Law School admitted 33.5% of applicants for fall 2025: 1,444 offers from 4,305 applications, for an entering class of 489.
How much does Rutgers Law School cost?
Tuition is $47,863 a year for nonresidents and $31,577 for residents, plus $4,030 in fees and a $33,190 living expense budget, for a total of about $85,083 a year before scholarships.
Does Rutgers Law School give scholarships?
92% of full-time students received grants. The median grant was $16,000 a year, with the 25th to 75th percentile ranging from $10,000 to $22,000.
Sources · updated 2026-11-02
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