Santa Clara University Law School
Santa Clara, CA. Admissions, scholarship and cost data for the fall 2025 entering class, from the school's official ABA disclosure.
Acceptance rate
52.6%
2,575 applications
Median LSAT
159
25th–75th: 157–162
Median GPA
3.50
25th–75th: 3.21–3.74
Entering class
256
Private
Cost of attendance
| Tuition | $67,800 |
| Fees | $0 |
| Living expense budget | $35,618 |
| Total per year | $103,418 |
At sticker price, federal loans (capped at $50,000 a year) leave a gap of about $160,254 over three years. Run your numbers
Scholarships
Students with grants
65%
25th percentile
$30,000
Median grant
$40,000
75th percentile
$57,262
21.6% of full-time students received full tuition or more.
Conditional scholarships: 110 awarded, 32 reduced or eliminated.
Grant data covers 2024-25.
Your chances at Santa Clara University Law School
81%
chance of admission · 10% waitlist
Estimated scholarship: $40,000 a year ($34,000–$50,357)
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Application deadline: Priority Deadline: Feb 15, 2026; Accepting April LSAT scores
Application fee: None
Schools with similar numbers
- Seattle University School of Law159 / 3.60
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- McGeorge School of Law (University of the Pacific)156
- Rick J. Caruso School of Law (Pepperdine University)164
- Southwestern Law School157
- Stanford Law School173
- UC Law San Francisco161
- UCLA School of Law (University of California-Los Angeles)171
- University of California, Berkeley School of Law170
- University of California, Davis School of Law165
- University of California, Irvine School of Law169
- University of San Diego, School of Law163
- University of San Francisco School of Law155
- University of Southern California Gould School of Law169
- Western State College of Law at Westcliff University152
Frequently asked questions
What LSAT score do you need for Santa Clara University Law School?
The median LSAT for Santa Clara University Law School's fall 2025 entering class was 159, with the middle half scoring 157 to 162. A score at or above 162 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students.
What GPA do you need for Santa Clara University Law School?
The median undergraduate GPA was 3.50, with the middle half between 3.21 and 3.74.
What is Santa Clara University Law School's acceptance rate?
Santa Clara University Law School admitted 52.6% of applicants for fall 2025: 1,354 offers from 2,575 applications, for an entering class of 256.
How much does Santa Clara University Law School cost?
Tuition is $67,800 a year, plus $0 in fees and a $35,618 living expense budget, for a total of about $103,418 a year before scholarships.
Does Santa Clara University Law School give scholarships?
65% of full-time students received grants. The median grant was $40,000 a year, with the 25th to 75th percentile ranging from $30,000 to $57,262.
Sources · updated 2026-11-02
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