University of Denver Sturm College of Law

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

Acceptance rate

41.3%

2,214 applications

Median LSAT

160

25th–75th: 156–162

Median GPA

3.66

25th–75th: 3.36–3.80

Entering class

285

Private

Cost of attendance

Tuition$63,390
Fees$422
Living expense budget$27,260
Total per year$91,072

At sticker price, federal loans (capped at $50,000 a year) leave a gap of about $123,216 over three years. Run your numbers

Scholarships

Students with grants

81%

25th percentile

$23,000

Median grant

$30,000

75th percentile

$41,000

16.2% of full-time students received full tuition or more.

Conditional scholarships: 178 awarded, 0 reduced or eliminated.

Grant data covers 2024-25.

Your chances at University of Denver Sturm College of Law

59%

Target

chance of admission · 39% waitlist

Estimated scholarship: $30,000 a year ($25,800–$36,600)

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Application deadline: 6/1/2026

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Frequently asked questions

What LSAT score do you need for University of Denver Sturm College of Law?

The median LSAT for University of Denver Sturm College of Law's fall 2025 entering class was 160, with the middle half scoring 156 to 162. A score at or above 162 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students.

What GPA do you need for University of Denver Sturm College of Law?

The median undergraduate GPA was 3.66, with the middle half between 3.36 and 3.80.

What is University of Denver Sturm College of Law's acceptance rate?

University of Denver Sturm College of Law admitted 41.3% of applicants for fall 2025: 915 offers from 2,214 applications, for an entering class of 285.

How much does University of Denver Sturm College of Law cost?

Tuition is $63,390 a year, plus $422 in fees and a $27,260 living expense budget, for a total of about $91,072 a year before scholarships.

Does University of Denver Sturm College of Law give scholarships?

81% of full-time students received grants. The median grant was $30,000 a year, with the 25th to 75th percentile ranging from $23,000 to $41,000.