University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School
Philadelphia, PA. Admissions, scholarship and cost data for the fall 2025 entering class, from the school's official ABA disclosure.
Acceptance rate
8.1%
8,074 applications
Median LSAT
173
25th–75th: 167–174
Median GPA
3.95
25th–75th: 3.77–4.00
Entering class
265
Private
Cost of attendance
| Tuition | $78,348 |
| Fees | $6,144 |
| Living expense budget | $31,640 |
| Total per year | $116,132 |
At sticker price, federal loans (capped at $50,000 a year) leave a gap of about $198,396 over three years. Run your numbers
Scholarships
Students with grants
59%
25th percentile
$29,512
Median grant
$42,246
75th percentile
$60,000
13.8% of full-time students received full tuition or more.
Grant data covers 2024-25.
Your chances at University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School
17%
chance of admission · 69% waitlist
Estimated scholarship: $42,246 a year ($34,606–$52,898)
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Frequently asked questions
What LSAT score do you need for University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School?
The median LSAT for University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School's fall 2025 entering class was 173, with the middle half scoring 167 to 174. A score at or above 174 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students.
What GPA do you need for University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School?
The median undergraduate GPA was 3.95, with the middle half between 3.77 and 4.00.
What is University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School's acceptance rate?
University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School admitted 8.1% of applicants for fall 2025: 650 offers from 8,074 applications, for an entering class of 265.
How much does University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School cost?
Tuition is $78,348 a year, plus $6,144 in fees and a $31,640 living expense budget, for a total of about $116,132 a year before scholarships.
Does University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School give scholarships?
59% of full-time students received grants. The median grant was $42,246 a year, with the 25th to 75th percentile ranging from $29,512 to $60,000.
Sources · updated 2026-11-02
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