University of Richmond School of Law

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

Acceptance rate

39.6%

1,738 applications

Median LSAT

164

25th–75th: 159–167

Median GPA

3.81

25th–75th: 3.66–3.92

Entering class

146

Private

Cost of attendance

Tuition (nonresident)$57,700
Tuition (resident)$57,700
Fees$0
Living expense budget$26,510
Total per year$84,210

At sticker price, federal loans (capped at $50,000 a year) leave a gap of about $102,630 over three years. Run your numbers

Scholarships

Students with grants

81%

25th percentile

$20,000

Median grant

$40,000

75th percentile

$55,550

27.6% of full-time students received full tuition or more.

Grant data covers 2024-25.

Your chances at University of Richmond School of Law

86%

Likely

chance of admission · 13% waitlist

Estimated scholarship: $40,000 a year ($28,000–$49,330)

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Applying

Application deadline: March 1

Application fee: None

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Frequently asked questions

What LSAT score do you need for University of Richmond School of Law?

The median LSAT for University of Richmond School of Law's fall 2025 entering class was 164, with the middle half scoring 159 to 167. A score at or above 167 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students.

What GPA do you need for University of Richmond School of Law?

The median undergraduate GPA was 3.81, with the middle half between 3.66 and 3.92.

What is University of Richmond School of Law's acceptance rate?

University of Richmond School of Law admitted 39.6% of applicants for fall 2025: 689 offers from 1,738 applications, for an entering class of 146.

How much does University of Richmond School of Law cost?

Tuition is $57,700 a year for nonresidents and $57,700 for residents, plus $0 in fees and a $26,510 living expense budget, for a total of about $84,210 a year before scholarships.

Does University of Richmond School of Law give scholarships?

81% of full-time students received grants. The median grant was $40,000 a year, with the 25th to 75th percentile ranging from $20,000 to $55,550.