Vanderbilt University Law School
Nashville, TN. Admissions, scholarship and cost data for the fall 2025 entering class, from the school's official ABA disclosure.
Acceptance rate
13.3%
6,124 applications
Median LSAT
170
25th–75th: 167–171
Median GPA
3.91
25th–75th: 3.77–3.97
Entering class
172
Private
Cost of attendance
| Tuition | $76,440 |
| Fees | $2,359 |
| Living expense budget | $34,934 |
| Total per year | $113,733 |
At sticker price, federal loans (capped at $50,000 a year) leave a gap of about $191,199 over three years. Run your numbers
Scholarships
Students with grants
90%
25th percentile
$17,500
Median grant
$32,792
75th percentile
$44,927
4.6% of full-time students received full tuition or more.
Grant data covers 2024-25.
Your chances at Vanderbilt University Law School
35%
chance of admission · 64% waitlist
Estimated scholarship: $32,792 a year ($23,617–$40,073)
Compare every schoolSchools with similar numbers
- University of California, Berkeley School of Law170 / 3.92
- Notre Dame Law School170 / 3.89
- Boston University School of Law170 / 3.88
- J. Reuben Clark Law School (Brigham Young University)170 / 3.95
- Duke Law School171 / 3.91
- Levin College of Law (University of Florida)169 / 3.91
Frequently asked questions
What LSAT score do you need for Vanderbilt University Law School?
The median LSAT for Vanderbilt University Law School's fall 2025 entering class was 170, with the middle half scoring 167 to 171. A score at or above 171 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students.
What GPA do you need for Vanderbilt University Law School?
The median undergraduate GPA was 3.91, with the middle half between 3.77 and 3.97.
What is Vanderbilt University Law School's acceptance rate?
Vanderbilt University Law School admitted 13.3% of applicants for fall 2025: 812 offers from 6,124 applications, for an entering class of 172.
How much does Vanderbilt University Law School cost?
Tuition is $76,440 a year, plus $2,359 in fees and a $34,934 living expense budget, for a total of about $113,733 a year before scholarships.
Does Vanderbilt University Law School give scholarships?
90% of full-time students received grants. The median grant was $32,792 a year, with the 25th to 75th percentile ranging from $17,500 to $44,927.
Sources · updated 2026-11-02
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