University of California, Irvine School of Law

Irvine, CA. Admissions, scholarship and cost data for the fall 2025 entering class, from the school's official ABA disclosure.

Acceptance rate

14.9%

3,720 applications

Median LSAT

169

25th–75th: 166–170

Median GPA

3.80

25th–75th: 3.59–3.90

Entering class

189

Public

Cost of attendance

Tuition (nonresident)$71,325
Tuition (resident)$59,080
Fees$2,208
Living expense budget$37,293
Total per year$110,826

At sticker price, federal loans (capped at $50,000 a year) leave a gap of about $182,478 over three years. Run your numbers

Scholarships

Students with grants

95%

25th percentile

$17,500

Median grant

$25,000

75th percentile

$35,000

0% of full-time students received full tuition or more.

Grant data covers 2024-25.

Your chances at University of California, Irvine School of Law

50%

Target

chance of admission · 48% waitlist

Estimated scholarship: $25,000 a year ($20,500–$31,000)

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Applying

Application deadline: 03/31/2026

Application fee: None

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Frequently asked questions

What LSAT score do you need for University of California, Irvine School of Law?

The median LSAT for University of California, Irvine School of Law's fall 2025 entering class was 169, with the middle half scoring 166 to 170. A score at or above 170 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students.

What GPA do you need for University of California, Irvine School of Law?

The median undergraduate GPA was 3.80, with the middle half between 3.59 and 3.90.

What is University of California, Irvine School of Law's acceptance rate?

University of California, Irvine School of Law admitted 14.9% of applicants for fall 2025: 555 offers from 3,720 applications, for an entering class of 189.

How much does University of California, Irvine School of Law cost?

Tuition is $71,325 a year for nonresidents and $59,080 for residents, plus $2,208 in fees and a $37,293 living expense budget, for a total of about $110,826 a year before scholarships.

Does University of California, Irvine School of Law give scholarships?

95% of full-time students received grants. The median grant was $25,000 a year, with the 25th to 75th percentile ranging from $17,500 to $35,000.