Stanford Law School
Stanford, CA. Admissions, scholarship and cost data for the fall 2025 entering class, from the school's official ABA disclosure.
Acceptance rate
6.1%
5,526 applications
Median LSAT
173
25th–75th: 171–176
Median GPA
3.96
25th–75th: 3.87–4.00
Entering class
193
Private
Cost of attendance
| Tuition (nonresident) | $77,454 |
| Tuition (resident) | $77,454 |
| Fees | $0 |
| Living expense budget | $51,102 |
| Total per year | $128,556 |
At sticker price, federal loans (capped at $50,000 a year) leave a gap of about $235,668 over three years. Run your numbers
Scholarships
Students with grants
50%
25th percentile
$34,240
Median grant
$52,797
75th percentile
$72,247
11.7% of full-time students received full tuition or more.
Grant data covers 2024-25.
Your chances at Stanford Law School
11%
chance of admission · 23% waitlist
Estimated scholarship: $52,797 a year ($41,663–$64,467)
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Frequently asked questions
What LSAT score do you need for Stanford Law School?
The median LSAT for Stanford Law School's fall 2025 entering class was 173, 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 Stanford Law School?
The median undergraduate GPA was 3.96, with the middle half between 3.87 and 4.00.
What is Stanford Law School's acceptance rate?
Stanford Law School admitted 6.1% of applicants for fall 2025: 337 offers from 5,526 applications, for an entering class of 193.
How much does Stanford Law School cost?
Tuition is $77,454 a year for nonresidents and $77,454 for residents, plus $0 in fees and a $51,102 living expense budget, for a total of about $128,556 a year before scholarships.
Does Stanford Law School give scholarships?
50% of full-time students received grants. The median grant was $52,797 a year, with the 25th to 75th percentile ranging from $34,240 to $72,247.
Sources · updated 2026-11-02
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