Yale Law School
New Haven, CT. Admissions, scholarship and cost data for the fall 2025 entering class, from the school's official ABA disclosure.
Acceptance rate
4.1%
5,562 applications
Median LSAT
174
25th–75th: 171–177
Median GPA
3.96
25th–75th: 3.90–4.00
Entering class
204
Private
Cost of attendance
| Tuition | $76,636 |
| Fees | $2,325 |
| Living expense budget | $28,202 |
| Total per year | $107,163 |
At sticker price, federal loans (capped at $50,000 a year) leave a gap of about $171,489 over three years. Run your numbers
Scholarships
Students with grants
63%
25th percentile
$24,825
Median grant
$34,747
75th percentile
$47,286
14.1% of full-time students received full tuition or more.
Grant data covers 2024-25.
Your chances at Yale Law School
7%
chance of admission · 10% waitlist
Estimated scholarship: $34,747 a year ($28,794–$42,270)
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- Harvard Law School174 / 3.96
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Frequently asked questions
What LSAT score do you need for Yale Law School?
The median LSAT for Yale Law School's fall 2025 entering class was 174, with the middle half scoring 171 to 177. A score at or above 177 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students.
What GPA do you need for Yale Law School?
The median undergraduate GPA was 3.96, with the middle half between 3.90 and 4.00.
What is Yale Law School's acceptance rate?
Yale Law School admitted 4.1% of applicants for fall 2025: 226 offers from 5,562 applications, for an entering class of 204.
How much does Yale Law School cost?
Tuition is $76,636 a year, plus $2,325 in fees and a $28,202 living expense budget, for a total of about $107,163 a year before scholarships.
Does Yale Law School give scholarships?
63% of full-time students received grants. The median grant was $34,747 a year, with the 25th to 75th percentile ranging from $24,825 to $47,286.
Sources · updated 2026-11-02
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