Northeastern University School of Law

2024 Tuition $60,562LSAT 163GPA 3.72

Private - Boston, Massachusetts

For the academic year 2023-2024, Northeastern University School of Law's tuition & fees is $60,562. 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 $83,462.

Northeastern University School of Law Tuition & Expenses

2023-2024 Rate
Tuition & Fees$60,562
Books & Supplies Costs$1,500
Room & Board$20,500
Other Expenses$900
2024-2025 Estimates*
Tuition & Fees$62,375
*2024-2025 estimates based on last 2 years rate

Tuition Comparison to Similar Schools

Compared to other law schools nationwide, Northeastern University School of Law' tuition & fees is slightly higher than the average tuition of $50,622.
Compared to private law schools, Northeastern University School of Law' tuition & fees is comparable to the average tuition of $55,783.
Compared to law schools in Massachusetts, its tuition is comparable to the average tuition of $59,984.
The next table compares the law school tuition & fees between Northeastern 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
Northeastern University School of Law$60,562
All U.S. Law Schools
Public Schools$30,475$43,661
Private Schools$55,783
Massachusetts Law Schools
Public Schools$41,272$41,272
Private Schools$62,323
LocationTuition & Fees
Northeastern University School of LawBoston, MA$60,562
Regent University School of LawVirginia Beach, VA$43,546
Baylor Law SchoolWaco, TX$64,650
University of San Diego School of LawSan Diego, CA$62,981
Pepperdine University School of LawMalibu, CA$68,046
Loyola University Chicago School of LawChicago, IL$56,450

Master of Law (LL.M.) program Tuition

For the academic year 2023-2024, Northeastern University School of Law's LL.M. tuition & fees is $60,562.
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 $83,462.
2023-2024 Rate
Tuition & Fees$60,562
Books & Supplies Costs$1,500
Room & Board$20,500
Other Expenses$900

Admission Stats and Requirements to Apply

The 2024 Northeastern University School of Law's acceptance rate is 37.27%. A total of 3,775 applicants applied to and 1,407 students were accepted. Of the admitted students, 229 enrolled finally, and the yield (i.e. enrollment rate) is 16.28%.
The next table compares Northeastern University School of Law's acceptance rate and yield to other law schools by school type and location.
ApplicantsAcceptedEnrolledAcceptance RateYield
2019-20202,4731,07020043.27%18.69%
2020-20212,79899520635.56%20.70%
2021-20224,1031,00123224.40%23.18%
2022-20233,8771,20423331.05%19.35%
2018-20192,8091,16519741.47%16.91%
2017-20182,82596720334.23%20.99%
2016-20172,9511,12720638.19%18.28%
2015-20162,9651,03014034.74%13.59%
2023-20243,7751,40722937.27%16.28%
Acceptance RateYield# of Enrolled Students
Northeastern University School of Law37.27%16.28%229
All U.S. Law Schools42.35%31.09%187
Public Schools41.36%31.47%161
Private Schools43.11%30.79%207
Massachusetts Law Schools45.04%24.81%252
Public Schools67.27%15.61%111
Private Schools42.27%25.96%269

LSAT Scores and GPA

The 2024 Northeastern University School of Law's LSAT score is 163%. The 75th percentile score is 165 and the 25th percentile is 158. For full-time law school students, the average LSAT score is 163 and 159 for part-time students.
The 2024 Northeastern University School of Law's GPA score is 3.72%. The 75th percentile score is 3.83 and the 25th percentile is 3.52. For full-time law school students, the average GPA score is 3.72 and 3.59 for part-time students.
The next table compares Northeastern 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 1631630 1621620 1561560
2020-2021 1641640 1621620 1581580
2021-2022 164164164 162162160 158159154
2022-2023 166166164 163163161 158159156
2018-2019 1631630 1611610 1561560
2017-2018 163-1-1 161-1-1 156-1-1
2016-2017 1631630 1611610 1541540
2015-2016 162-1-1 161-1-1 152-1-1
2023-2024 165165165 163163159 158158156
75th PercentileMedian25th Percentile
AverageFull-timePart-time AverageFull-timePart-time AverageFull-timePart-time
2019-2020 3.753.750 3.633.630 3.43.40
2020-2021 3.783.780 3.653.650 3.363.360
2021-2022 3.793.83.66 3.663.683.45 3.453.453.1
2022-2023 3.823.833.78 3.73.73.51 3.473.483.31
2018-2019 3.793.790 3.63.60 3.373.370
2017-2018 3.75-1-1 3.6-1-1 3.43-1-1
2016-2017 3.693.690 3.553.550 3.33.30
2015-2016 3.75-1-1 3.55-1-1 3.3-1-1
2023-2024 3.833.843.82 3.723.723.59 3.523.553.22
LSAT ScoreGPA
Northeastern University School of Law1633.72
All U.S. Law Schools1593.61
Public Schools1593.64
Private Schools1583.58
Massachusetts Law Schools1593.60
Public Schools1503.39
Private Schools1613.63

Bar Exam Pass Rate

In 2024, 196 students out of 205 total graduates from Northeastern University School of Law took the bar exam for the first time. It includes 14graduate in prior year. Of those who took the bar exam, 169 passed, and the bar exam pass rate is 86.22%.
The next table compares Northeastern 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
2019-2020211201 17285.57% 2010
2020-2021202180 15284.45% 319
2021-2022198189 16587.3% 2315
2022-2023191180 16189.44% 2110
2018-2019133143 11882.52% 1322
2017-2018186167 12977.24% 288
2016-2017-1-1 -1-1% --
2015-2016-1-1 -1-1% --
2023-2024205196 16986.22% 2314
Bar Exam Pass Rate (for the first time takers)
Northeastern University School of Law86.22%
All U.S. Law Schools77%
Public Schools78%
Private Schools76%
Massachusetts Law Schools79%
Public Schools59%
Private Schools81%