Columbus School of Law (The Catholic University of America)
Washington, DC. Admissions, scholarship and cost data for the fall 2025 entering class, from the school's official ABA disclosure.
Acceptance rate
32.4%
1,867 applications
Median LSAT
161
25th–75th: 158–163
Median GPA
3.68
25th–75th: 3.46–3.85
Entering class
182
Private
Cost of attendance
| Tuition | $61,580 |
| Fees | $1,700 |
| Living expense budget | $32,374 |
| Total per year | $95,654 |
At sticker price, federal loans (capped at $50,000 a year) leave a gap of about $136,962 over three years. Run your numbers
Scholarships
Students with grants
99%
25th percentile
$15,727
Median grant
$26,000
75th percentile
$45,000
0.4% of full-time students received full tuition or more.
Conditional scholarships: 45 awarded, 12 reduced or eliminated.
Grant data covers 2024-25.
Your chances at Columbus School of Law
76%
chance of admission · 23% waitlist
Estimated scholarship: $26,000 a year ($19,836–$37,400)
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Frequently asked questions
What LSAT score do you need for Columbus School of Law (The Catholic University of America)?
The median LSAT for Columbus School of Law (The Catholic University of America)'s fall 2025 entering class was 161, with the middle half scoring 158 to 163. A score at or above 163 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students.
What GPA do you need for Columbus School of Law (The Catholic University of America)?
The median undergraduate GPA was 3.68, with the middle half between 3.46 and 3.85.
What is Columbus School of Law (The Catholic University of America)'s acceptance rate?
Columbus School of Law (The Catholic University of America) admitted 32.4% of applicants for fall 2025: 605 offers from 1,867 applications, for an entering class of 182.
How much does Columbus School of Law (The Catholic University of America) cost?
Tuition is $61,580 a year, plus $1,700 in fees and a $32,374 living expense budget, for a total of about $95,654 a year before scholarships.
Does Columbus School of Law (The Catholic University of America) give scholarships?
99% of full-time students received grants. The median grant was $26,000 a year, with the 25th to 75th percentile ranging from $15,727 to $45,000.
Sources · updated 2026-11-02
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