Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law
Villanova, PA. Admissions, scholarship and cost data for the fall 2025 entering class, from the school's official ABA disclosure.
Acceptance rate
25.9%
2,889 applications
Median LSAT
164
25th–75th: 159–166
Median GPA
3.80
25th–75th: 3.64–3.90
Entering class
232
Private
Cost of attendance
| Tuition | $59,800 |
| Fees | $950 |
| Living expense budget | $25,492 |
| Total per year | $86,242 |
At sticker price, federal loans (capped at $50,000 a year) leave a gap of about $108,726 over three years. Run your numbers
Scholarships
Students with grants
87%
25th percentile
$25,000
Median grant
$40,000
75th percentile
$50,000
0% of full-time students received full tuition or more.
Grant data covers 2024-25.
Your chances at Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law
45%
chance of admission · 53% waitlist
Estimated scholarship: $40,000 a year ($31,000–$46,000)
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Frequently asked questions
What LSAT score do you need for Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law?
The median LSAT for Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law's fall 2025 entering class was 164, with the middle half scoring 159 to 166. A score at or above 166 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students.
What GPA do you need for Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law?
The median undergraduate GPA was 3.80, with the middle half between 3.64 and 3.90.
What is Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law's acceptance rate?
Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law admitted 25.9% of applicants for fall 2025: 749 offers from 2,889 applications, for an entering class of 232.
How much does Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law cost?
Tuition is $59,800 a year, plus $950 in fees and a $25,492 living expense budget, for a total of about $86,242 a year before scholarships.
Does Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law give scholarships?
87% of full-time students received grants. The median grant was $40,000 a year, with the 25th to 75th percentile ranging from $25,000 to $50,000.
Sources · updated 2026-11-02
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