University of San Diego, School of Law
San Diego, CA. Admissions, scholarship and cost data for the fall 2025 entering class, from the school's official ABA disclosure.
Acceptance rate
23.5%
4,241 applications
Median LSAT
163
25th–75th: 160–165
Median GPA
3.84
25th–75th: 3.59–3.92
Entering class
240
Private
Cost of attendance
| Tuition | $66,950 |
| Fees | $801 |
| Living expense budget | $39,197 |
| Total per year | $106,948 |
At sticker price, federal loans (capped at $50,000 a year) leave a gap of about $170,844 over three years. Run your numbers
Scholarships
Students with grants
91%
25th percentile
$27,375
Median grant
$32,000
75th percentile
$50,000
3.1% of full-time students received full tuition or more.
Conditional scholarships: 234 awarded, 25 reduced or eliminated.
Grant data covers 2024-25.
Your chances at University of San Diego, School of Law
85%
chance of admission · 15% waitlist
Estimated scholarship: $32,000 a year ($29,225–$42,800)
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Frequently asked questions
What LSAT score do you need for University of San Diego, School of Law?
The median LSAT for University of San Diego, School of Law's fall 2025 entering class was 163, with the middle half scoring 160 to 165. A score at or above 165 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students.
What GPA do you need for University of San Diego, School of Law?
The median undergraduate GPA was 3.84, with the middle half between 3.59 and 3.92.
What is University of San Diego, School of Law's acceptance rate?
University of San Diego, School of Law admitted 23.5% of applicants for fall 2025: 997 offers from 4,241 applications, for an entering class of 240.
How much does University of San Diego, School of Law cost?
Tuition is $66,950 a year, plus $801 in fees and a $39,197 living expense budget, for a total of about $106,948 a year before scholarships.
Does University of San Diego, School of Law give scholarships?
91% of full-time students received grants. The median grant was $32,000 a year, with the 25th to 75th percentile ranging from $27,375 to $50,000.
Sources · updated 2026-11-02
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