New York University School of Law

2024 Tuition $80,014LSAT 172GPA 3.90

Private - New York, New York

For the academic year 2023-2024, New York University School of Law's tuition & fees is $80,014. 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 $109,458.

New York University School of Law Tuition & Expenses

2023-2024 Rate
Tuition & Fees$80,014
Books & Supplies Costs$1,500
Room & Board$26,800
Other Expenses$1,144
2024-2025 Estimates*
Tuition & Fees$83,920
*2024-2025 estimates based on last 2 years rate

Tuition Comparison to Similar Schools

Compared to other law schools nationwide, New York University School of Law' tuition & fees is higher than the average tuition of $50,622.
Compared to private law schools, New York University School of Law' tuition & fees is 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 New York 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
New York University School of Law$80,014
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
New York University School of LawNew York, NY$80,014
Columbia Law SchoolNew York, NY$81,292
University of Pennsylvania Law SchoolPhiladelphia, PA$76,934
University of Chicago Law SchoolChicago, IL$77,877
Georgetown University Law CenterWashington, DC$79,672
Northwestern Pritzker School of LawChicago, IL$74,552

Master of Law (LL.M.) program Tuition

For the academic year 2023-2024, New York University School of Law's LL.M. tuition & fees is $80,014.
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 $109,458.
2023-2024 Rate
Tuition & Fees$80,014
Books & Supplies Costs$1,500
Room & Board$26,800
Other Expenses$1,144

Admission Stats and Requirements to Apply

The 2024 New York University School of Law's acceptance rate is 16.76%. A total of 8,498 applicants applied to and 1,424 students were accepted. Of the admitted students, 407 enrolled finally, and the yield (i.e. enrollment rate) is 28.58%.
The next table compares New York University School of Law's acceptance rate and yield to other law schools by school type and location.
ApplicantsAcceptedEnrolledAcceptance RateYield
2019-20207,9591,71941621.60%24.20%
2020-20218,0091,72840621.58%23.50%
2021-202210,7131,55645814.52%29.43%
2022-20238,8741,38934815.65%25.05%
2018-20197,4931,76641323.57%23.39%
2017-20186,5341,77841427.21%23.28%
2016-20176,2451,85843129.75%23.20%
2015-20165,7161,89242633.10%22.52%
2023-20248,4981,42440716.76%28.58%
Acceptance RateYield# of Enrolled Students
New York University School of Law16.76%28.58%407
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 New York University School of Law's LSAT score is 172%. The 75th percentile score is 174 and the 25th percentile is 168.
The 2024 New York University School of Law's GPA score is 3.9%. The 75th percentile score is 3.96 and the 25th percentile is 3.77.
The next table compares New York University School of Law's LSAT score and GPA to other law schools by school type and location.
75% PercentileMedian25% Percentile
2019-2020 172 170 167
2020-2021 172 170 167
2021-2022 174 172 170
2022-2023 174 172 169
2018-2019 172 170 167
2017-2018 170 169 166
2016-2017 171 169 166
2015-2016 171 169 166
2023-2024 174 172 168
75% PercentileMedian25% Percentile
2019-2020 3.89 3.8 3.63
2020-2021 3.9 3.82 3.65
2021-2022 3.93 3.86 3.73
2022-2023 3.94 3.88 3.72
2018-2019 3.9 3.79 3.61
2017-2018 3.9 3.83 3.66
2016-2017 3.89 3.81 3.65
2015-2016 3.87 3.78 3.61
2023-2024 3.96 3.9 3.77
LSAT ScoreGPA
New York University School of Law1723.90
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, 438 students out of 443 total graduates from New York University School of Law took the bar exam for the first time. It includes 11graduate in prior year and 12early exam takers. Of those who took the bar exam, 423 passed, and the bar exam pass rate is 96.58%.
The next table compares New York 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
2019-2020476470 45195.96% 2317
2020-2021477450 44198% 3825
2021-2022464463 45798.7% 1725
2022-2023463471 44794.9% 1018
2018-2019481429 41897.44% 618
2017-2018485423 41297.4% 7310
2016-2017-1-1 -1-1% --
2015-2016-1-1 -1-1% --
2023-2024443438 42396.58% 1623
Bar Exam Pass Rate (for the first time takers)
New York University School of Law96.58%
All U.S. Law Schools77%
Public Schools78%
Private Schools76%
New York Law Schools79%
Public Schools68%
Private Schools81%