Notre Dame Law School
Notre Dame, IN. Admissions, scholarship and cost data for the fall 2025 entering class, from the school's official ABA disclosure.
Acceptance rate
16.1%
3,579 applications
Median LSAT
170
25th–75th: 166–171
Median GPA
3.89
25th–75th: 3.78–3.95
Entering class
185
Private
Cost of attendance
| Tuition | $73,430 |
| Fees | $520 |
| Living expense budget | $25,990 |
| Total per year | $99,940 |
At sticker price, federal loans (capped at $50,000 a year) leave a gap of about $149,820 over three years. Run your numbers
Scholarships
Students with grants
92%
25th percentile
$20,000
Median grant
$30,000
75th percentile
$50,000
6.3% of full-time students received full tuition or more.
Grant data covers 2024-25.
Your chances at Notre Dame Law School
48%
chance of admission · 38% waitlist
Estimated scholarship: $30,000 a year ($24,000–$42,000)
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Frequently asked questions
What LSAT score do you need for Notre Dame Law School?
The median LSAT for Notre Dame Law School's fall 2025 entering class was 170, with the middle half scoring 166 to 171. A score at or above 171 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students.
What GPA do you need for Notre Dame Law School?
The median undergraduate GPA was 3.89, with the middle half between 3.78 and 3.95.
What is Notre Dame Law School's acceptance rate?
Notre Dame Law School admitted 16.1% of applicants for fall 2025: 575 offers from 3,579 applications, for an entering class of 185.
How much does Notre Dame Law School cost?
Tuition is $73,430 a year, plus $520 in fees and a $25,990 living expense budget, for a total of about $99,940 a year before scholarships.
Does Notre Dame Law School give scholarships?
92% of full-time students received grants. The median grant was $30,000 a year, with the 25th to 75th percentile ranging from $20,000 to $50,000.
Sources · updated 2026-11-02
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