William S. Richardson School of Law (University of Hawaii)

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

Acceptance rate

26.2%

1,654 applications

Median LSAT

158

25th–75th: 155–162

Median GPA

3.62

25th–75th: 3.40–3.80

Entering class

140

Public

Cost of attendance

Tuition (nonresident)$46,728
Tuition (resident)$23,304
Fees$772
Living expense budget$27,322
Total per year$74,822

At sticker price, federal loans (capped at $50,000 a year) leave a gap of about $74,466 over three years. Run your numbers

Scholarships

Students with grants

73%

25th percentile

$6,000

Median grant

$7,000

75th percentile

$13,000

0.5% of full-time students received full tuition or more.

Grant data covers 2024-25.

Your chances at William S. Richardson School of Law

62%

Target

chance of admission · 30% waitlist

Estimated scholarship: $7,000 a year ($6,400–$10,600)

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Applying

Application deadline: Priority Date: January 28; Final Deadline: May 1

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Frequently asked questions

What LSAT score do you need for William S. Richardson School of Law (University of Hawaii)?

The median LSAT for William S. Richardson School of Law (University of Hawaii)'s fall 2025 entering class was 158, with the middle half scoring 155 to 162. A score at or above 162 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students.

What GPA do you need for William S. Richardson School of Law (University of Hawaii)?

The median undergraduate GPA was 3.62, with the middle half between 3.40 and 3.80.

What is William S. Richardson School of Law (University of Hawaii)'s acceptance rate?

William S. Richardson School of Law (University of Hawaii) admitted 26.2% of applicants for fall 2025: 434 offers from 1,654 applications, for an entering class of 140.

How much does William S. Richardson School of Law (University of Hawaii) cost?

Tuition is $46,728 a year for nonresidents and $23,304 for residents, plus $772 in fees and a $27,322 living expense budget, for a total of about $74,822 a year before scholarships.

Does William S. Richardson School of Law (University of Hawaii) give scholarships?

73% of full-time students received grants. The median grant was $7,000 a year, with the 25th to 75th percentile ranging from $6,000 to $13,000.