University of North Carolina School of Law
Chapel Hill, NC. Admissions, scholarship and cost data for the fall 2025 entering class, from the school's official ABA disclosure.
Acceptance rate
11.2%
3,459 applications
Median LSAT
168
25th–75th: 165–169
Median GPA
3.89
25th–75th: 3.78–3.97
Entering class
181
Public
Cost of attendance
| Tuition (nonresident) | $51,320 |
| Tuition (resident) | $28,082 |
| Fees | $3,480 |
| Living expense budget | $25,678 |
| Total per year | $80,478 |
At sticker price, federal loans (capped at $50,000 a year) leave a gap of about $91,434 over three years. Run your numbers
Scholarships
Students with grants
95%
25th percentile
$15,000
Median grant
$17,000
75th percentile
$20,000
4.8% of full-time students received full tuition or more.
Grant data covers 2024-25.
Your chances at University of North Carolina School of Law
27%
chance of admission · 45% waitlist
Estimated scholarship: $17,000 a year ($15,800–$18,800)
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Frequently asked questions
What LSAT score do you need for University of North Carolina School of Law?
The median LSAT for University of North Carolina School of Law's fall 2025 entering class was 168, with the middle half scoring 165 to 169. A score at or above 169 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students.
What GPA do you need for University of North Carolina School of Law?
The median undergraduate GPA was 3.89, with the middle half between 3.78 and 3.97.
What is University of North Carolina School of Law's acceptance rate?
University of North Carolina School of Law admitted 11.2% of applicants for fall 2025: 387 offers from 3,459 applications, for an entering class of 181.
How much does University of North Carolina School of Law cost?
Tuition is $51,320 a year for nonresidents and $28,082 for residents, plus $3,480 in fees and a $25,678 living expense budget, for a total of about $80,478 a year before scholarships.
Does University of North Carolina School of Law give scholarships?
95% of full-time students received grants. The median grant was $17,000 a year, with the 25th to 75th percentile ranging from $15,000 to $20,000.
Sources · updated 2026-11-02
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