University of Colorado Law School

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

Acceptance rate

27.6%

3,458 applications

Median LSAT

164

25th–75th: 161–167

Median GPA

3.81

25th–75th: 3.62–3.91

Entering class

199

Public

Cost of attendance

Tuition (nonresident)$44,002
Tuition (resident)$35,992
Fees$1,333
Living expense budget$27,626
Total per year$72,961

At sticker price, federal loans (capped at $50,000 a year) leave a gap of about $68,883 over three years. Run your numbers

Scholarships

Students with grants

87%

25th percentile

$10,300

Median grant

$15,000

75th percentile

$27,440

3.3% of full-time students received full tuition or more.

Grant data covers 2024-25.

Your chances at University of Colorado Law School

70%

Target

chance of admission · 13% waitlist

Estimated scholarship: $15,000 a year ($12,180–$22,464)

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Applying

Application deadline: April 1, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

What LSAT score do you need for University of Colorado Law School?

The median LSAT for University of Colorado Law School's fall 2025 entering class was 164, with the middle half scoring 161 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 Colorado Law School?

The median undergraduate GPA was 3.81, with the middle half between 3.62 and 3.91.

What is University of Colorado Law School's acceptance rate?

University of Colorado Law School admitted 27.6% of applicants for fall 2025: 953 offers from 3,458 applications, for an entering class of 199.

How much does University of Colorado Law School cost?

Tuition is $44,002 a year for nonresidents and $35,992 for residents, plus $1,333 in fees and a $27,626 living expense budget, for a total of about $72,961 a year before scholarships.

Does University of Colorado Law School give scholarships?

87% of full-time students received grants. The median grant was $15,000 a year, with the 25th to 75th percentile ranging from $10,300 to $27,440.