The University of Iowa College of Law
Iowa City, IA. Admissions, scholarship and cost data for the fall 2025 entering class, from the school's official ABA disclosure.
Acceptance rate
44.4%
1,247 applications
Median LSAT
164
25th–75th: 161–165
Median GPA
3.78
25th–75th: 3.62–3.92
Entering class
159
Public
Cost of attendance
| Tuition (nonresident) | $52,191 |
| Tuition (resident) | $30,944 |
| Fees | $2,545 |
| Living expense budget | $23,920 |
| Total per year | $78,656 |
At sticker price, federal loans (capped at $50,000 a year) leave a gap of about $85,968 over three years. Run your numbers
Scholarships
Students with grants
77%
25th percentile
$24,000
Median grant
$30,043
75th percentile
$34,527
28.4% of full-time students received full tuition or more.
Grant data covers 2024-25.
Your chances at The University of Iowa College of Law
80%
chance of admission · 19% waitlist
Estimated scholarship: $30,043 a year ($26,417–$32,733)
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Frequently asked questions
What LSAT score do you need for The University of Iowa College of Law?
The median LSAT for The University of Iowa College of Law's fall 2025 entering class was 164, with the middle half scoring 161 to 165. A score at or above 165 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students.
What GPA do you need for The University of Iowa College of Law?
The median undergraduate GPA was 3.78, with the middle half between 3.62 and 3.92.
What is The University of Iowa College of Law's acceptance rate?
The University of Iowa College of Law admitted 44.4% of applicants for fall 2025: 554 offers from 1,247 applications, for an entering class of 159.
How much does The University of Iowa College of Law cost?
Tuition is $52,191 a year for nonresidents and $30,944 for residents, plus $2,545 in fees and a $23,920 living expense budget, for a total of about $78,656 a year before scholarships.
Does The University of Iowa College of Law give scholarships?
77% of full-time students received grants. The median grant was $30,043 a year, with the 25th to 75th percentile ranging from $24,000 to $34,527.
Sources · updated 2026-11-02
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