University of California, Davis School of Law
Davis, CA. Admissions, scholarship and cost data for the fall 2025 entering class, from the school's official ABA disclosure.
Acceptance rate
21.1%
3,912 applications
Median LSAT
165
25th–75th: 160–167
Median GPA
3.70
25th–75th: 3.49–3.87
Entering class
209
Public
Cost of attendance
| Tuition (nonresident) | $69,705 |
| Tuition (resident) | $57,460 |
| Fees | $2,410 |
| Living expense budget | $33,048 |
| Total per year | $105,163 |
At sticker price, federal loans (capped at $50,000 a year) leave a gap of about $165,489 over three years. Run your numbers
Scholarships
Students with grants
99%
25th percentile
$14,500
Median grant
$25,000
75th percentile
$35,000
0.8% of full-time students received full tuition or more.
Grant data covers 2024-25.
Your chances at University of California, Davis School of Law
46%
chance of admission · 45% waitlist
Estimated scholarship: $25,000 a year ($18,700–$31,000)
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Application deadline: 3/15 (priority deadline) 6/1 (final deadline)
Application fee: None
Schools with similar numbers
- Temple University James E. Beasley School of Law165 / 3.76
- University of Washington School of Law165 / 3.76
- Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University165 / 3.78
- Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University165 / 3.91
- University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law164 / 3.72
- Baylor Law School164 / 3.77
Other law schools in California
- California Western School of Law155
- Chapman University Dale E. Fowler School of Law163
- LMU Loyola Law School163
- McGeorge School of Law (University of the Pacific)156
- Rick J. Caruso School of Law (Pepperdine University)164
- Santa Clara University Law School159
- 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, 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 University of California, Davis School of Law?
The median LSAT for University of California, Davis School of Law's fall 2025 entering class was 165, with the middle half scoring 160 to 167. A score at or above 167 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students.
What GPA do you need for University of California, Davis School of Law?
The median undergraduate GPA was 3.70, with the middle half between 3.49 and 3.87.
What is University of California, Davis School of Law's acceptance rate?
University of California, Davis School of Law admitted 21.1% of applicants for fall 2025: 824 offers from 3,912 applications, for an entering class of 209.
How much does University of California, Davis School of Law cost?
Tuition is $69,705 a year for nonresidents and $57,460 for residents, plus $2,410 in fees and a $33,048 living expense budget, for a total of about $105,163 a year before scholarships.
Does University of California, Davis School of Law give scholarships?
99% of full-time students received grants. The median grant was $25,000 a year, with the 25th to 75th percentile ranging from $14,500 to $35,000.
Sources · updated 2026-11-02
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