Fordham University School of Law

2024 Tuition $72,282LSAT 167GPA 3.75LL.M. Tuition $66,750

Private - New York, New York

For the academic year 2023-2024, Fordham University School of Law's tuition & fees is $72,282. The school offers Master of Law program and its tuition is $66,750. The tuition data is from school's bursar/financial aid page and IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education.
With indirect costs not billed by school, such as room & boards and personal living expenses, the total cost of attendance for one academic year is $105,492.

Fordham University School of Law Tuition & Expenses

2023-2024 Rate
Tuition & Fees$72,282
Books & Supplies Costs$2,160
Room & Board$25,942
Other Expenses$5,108
2024-2025 Estimates*
Tuition & Fees$78,272
*2024-2025 estimates based on last 2 years rate

Tuition Comparison to Similar Schools

Compared to other law schools nationwide, Fordham University School of Law' tuition & fees is higher than the average tuition of $50,622.
Compared to private law schools, Fordham University School of Law' tuition & fees is slightly higher than the average tuition of $55,783.
Compared to law schools in New York, its tuition is slightly higher than the average tuition of $62,943.
The next table compares the law school tuition & fees between Fordham University School of Law and similar schools. The similar law schools are selected by ranking and school type, and comparison frequency by our users.
In-StateOut-of-State
Fordham University School of Law$72,282
All U.S. Law Schools
Public Schools$30,475$43,661
Private Schools$55,783
New York Law Schools
Public Schools$31,296$31,296
Private Schools$67,464
LocationTuition & Fees
Fordham University School of LawNew York, NY$72,282
Notre Dame Law SchoolNotre Dame, IL$68,554
The George Washington University Law SchoolWashington, DC$69,740
Emory University School of LawAtlanta, GA$65,510
Boston College Law SchoolNewton, MA$66,895
Villanova University School of LawVillanova, PA$58,615

Master of Law (LL.M.) program Tuition

For the academic year 2023-2024, Fordham University School of Law's LL.M. tuition & fees is $72,282.
With indirect costs not billed by school, such as room & boards and personal living expenses, the total cost of attendance for the LL.M. program is $104,952.
2023-2024 Rate
Tuition & Fees$72,282
Books & Supplies Costs$2,160
Room & Board$25,402
Other Expenses$5,108

Admission Stats and Requirements to Apply

The 2024 Fordham University School of Law's acceptance rate is 21.13%. A total of 6,346 applicants applied to and 1,341 students were accepted. Of the admitted students, 431 enrolled finally, and the yield (i.e. enrollment rate) is 32.14%.
The next table compares Fordham University School of Law's acceptance rate and yield to other law schools by school type and location.
ApplicantsAcceptedEnrolledAcceptance RateYield
2019-20205,2851,44040827.25%28.33%
2020-20215,3891,47541027.37%27.80%
2021-20227,8821,39443617.69%31.28%
2022-20236,7271,26441118.79%32.52%
2018-20195,3191,37540825.85%29.67%
2017-20184,6651,48140831.75%27.55%
2016-20174,6371,73239937.35%23.04%
2015-20164,5721,60737335.15%23.21%
2023-20246,3461,34143121.13%32.14%
Acceptance RateYield# of Enrolled Students
Fordham University School of Law21.13%32.14%431
All U.S. Law Schools42.35%31.09%187
Public Schools41.36%31.47%161
Private Schools43.11%30.79%207
New York Law Schools40.33%28.32%272
Public Schools40.49%34.70%173
Private Schools40.31%27.41%287

LSAT Scores and GPA

The 2024 Fordham University School of Law's LSAT score is 167%. The 75th percentile score is 169 and the 25th percentile is 164. For full-time law school students, the average LSAT score is 167 and 164 for part-time students.
The 2024 Fordham University School of Law's GPA score is 3.75%. The 75th percentile score is 3.84 and the 25th percentile is 3.57. For full-time law school students, the average GPA score is 3.76 and 3.58 for part-time students.
The next table compares Fordham University School of Law's LSAT score and GPA to other law schools by school type and location.
75th PercentileMedian25th Percentile
AverageFull-timePart-time AverageFull-timePart-time AverageFull-timePart-time
2019-2020 166166163 164164161 161162156
2020-2021 166166164 164164160 162162156
2021-2022 168168166 166166163 164164157
2022-2023 168168167 167167163 164164158
2018-2019 166166164 164164161 161161158
2017-2018 164-1-1 163-1-1 160-1-1
2016-2017 165165164 163163158 159160156
2015-2016 165-1-1 163-1-1 160-1-1
2023-2024 169169166 167167164 164165160
75th PercentileMedian25th Percentile
AverageFull-timePart-time AverageFull-timePart-time AverageFull-timePart-time
2019-2020 3.763.763.71 3.643.653.58 3.433.453.34
2020-2021 3.743.743.71 3.643.653.53 3.463.483.32
2021-2022 3.83.83.78 3.73.713.62 3.513.533.35
2022-2023 3.813.833.74 3.723.733.63 3.553.563.47
2018-2019 3.73.713.7 3.63.63.49 3.383.43.22
2017-2018 3.7-1-1 3.59-1-1 3.4-1-1
2016-2017 3.673.683.62 3.533.533.47 3.373.383.3
2015-2016 3.69-1-1 3.53-1-1 3.35-1-1
2023-2024 3.843.853.77 3.753.763.58 3.573.63.36
LSAT ScoreGPA
Fordham University School of Law1673.75
All U.S. Law Schools1593.61
Public Schools1593.64
Private Schools1583.58
New York Law Schools1603.63
Public Schools1553.59
Private Schools1613.64

Bar Exam Pass Rate

In 2024, 409 students out of 412 total graduates from Fordham University School of Law took the bar exam for the first time. It includes 12graduate in prior year and 11early exam takers. Of those who took the bar exam, 359 passed, and the bar exam pass rate is 87.78%.
The next table compares Fordham University School of Law's bar exam pass rate to other law schools by school type and location. The pass rate is for whom took the bar exam for the first time.
GraduatesBar Exam TakersBar Exam PassersPass RateEarly Takers / Takers From Prior YearNo Takers / No Information
2019-2020373377 33789.39% 2024
2020-2021397381 34390.02% 2824
2021-2022404399 37493.74% 1726
2022-2023402392 34989.03% 3020
2018-2019349330 30090.91% 4525
2017-2018384365 31987.4% 3414
2016-2017-1-1 -1-1% --
2015-2016-1-1 -1-1% --
2023-2024412409 35987.78% 1523
Bar Exam Pass Rate (for the first time takers)
Fordham University School of Law87.78%
All U.S. Law Schools77%
Public Schools78%
Private Schools76%
New York Law Schools79%
Public Schools68%
Private Schools81%