University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law
Washington, DC. Admissions, scholarship and cost data for the fall 2025 entering class, from the school's official ABA disclosure.
Acceptance rate
37.0%
749 applications
Median LSAT
151
25th–75th: 148–153
Median GPA
3.28
25th–75th: 3.05–3.55
Entering class
83
Public
Cost of attendance
| Tuition (nonresident) | $24,874 |
| Tuition (resident) | $12,438 |
| Fees | $1,000 |
| Living expense budget | $34,035 |
| Total per year | $59,909 |
At sticker price, federal loans (capped at $50,000 a year) leave a gap of about $29,727 over three years. Run your numbers
Scholarships
Students with grants
69%
25th percentile
$5,458
Median grant
$8,292
75th percentile
$12,436
3.8% of full-time students received full tuition or more.
Grant data covers 2024-25.
Your chances at University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law
37%
chance of admission (estimate)
Estimated scholarship: $8,292 a year ($6,592–$10,778)
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Frequently asked questions
What LSAT score do you need for University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law?
The median LSAT for University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law's fall 2025 entering class was 151, with the middle half scoring 148 to 153. A score at or above 153 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students.
What GPA do you need for University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law?
The median undergraduate GPA was 3.28, with the middle half between 3.05 and 3.55.
What is University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law's acceptance rate?
University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law admitted 37.0% of applicants for fall 2025: 277 offers from 749 applications, for an entering class of 83.
How much does University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law cost?
Tuition is $24,874 a year for nonresidents and $12,438 for residents, plus $1,000 in fees and a $34,035 living expense budget, for a total of about $59,909 a year before scholarships.
Does University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law give scholarships?
69% of full-time students received grants. The median grant was $8,292 a year, with the 25th to 75th percentile ranging from $5,458 to $12,436.
Sources · updated 2026-11-02
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