University of Richmond School of Law

2025 Tuition $55,500LSAT 164GPA 3.75

Private - University of Richmond School of Law, Virginia

For the academic year 2024-2025, University of Richmond School of Law's tuition & fees is $55,500. 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 $79,750.

University of Richmond School of Law Tuition & Expenses

2024-2025 Rate
Tuition & Fees$55,500
Books & Supplies Costs$1,200
Room & Board$21,000
Other Expenses$2,050
2025-2026 Estimates*
Tuition & Fees$57,639
*2025-2026 estimates based on last 2 years rate

Tuition Comparison to Similar Schools

Compared to other law schools nationwide, University of Richmond School of Law' tuition & fees is comparable to the average tuition of $50,622.
Compared to private law schools, University of Richmond School of Law' tuition & fees is comparable to the average tuition of $55,783.
Compared to law schools in Virginia, its tuition is comparable to the average tuition of $55,383.
The next table compares the law school tuition & fees between University of Richmond 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
University of Richmond School of Law$55,500
All U.S. Law Schools
Public Schools$30,475$43,661
Private Schools$55,783
Virginia Law Schools
Public Schools$62,942$62,942
Private Schools$49,714
LocationTuition & Fees
University of Richmond School of LawUniversity of Richmond School of Law, VA$55,500
St. John's University School of LawQueens, NY$72,630
Dedman School of LawDallas, TX$63,502
Loyola Law SchoolLos Angeles, CA$68,512
Case Western Reserve University School of LawCleveland, OH$61,094
Northeastern University School of LawBoston, MA$60,562

Admission Stats and Requirements to Apply

The 2024 University of Richmond School of Law's acceptance rate is 41.46%. A total of 1,662 applicants applied to and 689 students were accepted. Of the admitted students, 134 enrolled finally, and the yield (i.e. enrollment rate) is 19.45%.
The next table compares University of Richmond School of Law's acceptance rate and yield to other law schools by school type and location.
ApplicantsAcceptedEnrolledAcceptance RateYield
2019-20201,42460013442.13%22.33%
2020-20211,36159215143.50%25.51%
2021-20221,90469114136.29%20.41%
2022-20231,87463111733.67%18.54%
2018-20191,90860814131.87%23.19%
2017-20181,77265611437.02%17.38%
2016-20171,87258011130.98%19.14%
2015-20161,77574317541.86%23.55%
2023-20241,66268913441.46%19.45%
Acceptance RateYield# of Enrolled Students
University of Richmond School of Law41.46%19.45%134
All U.S. Law Schools42.35%31.09%187
Public Schools41.36%31.47%161
Private Schools43.11%30.79%207
Virginia Law Schools31.86%32.08%142
Public Schools17.60%32.30%173
Private Schools42.55%31.93%118

LSAT Scores and GPA

The 2024 University of Richmond School of Law's LSAT score is 164%. The 75th percentile score is 165 and the 25th percentile is 157.
The 2024 University of Richmond School of Law's GPA score is 3.75%. The 75th percentile score is 3.86 and the 25th percentile is 3.5.
The next table compares University of Richmond School of Law's LSAT score and GPA to other law schools by school type and location.
75% PercentileMedian25% Percentile
2019-2020 162 161 155
2020-2021 162 161 155
2021-2022 163 162 157
2022-2023 165 163 158
2018-2019 162 161 156
2017-2018 161 160 155
2016-2017 163 161 154
2015-2016 161 160 155
2023-2024 165 164 157
75% PercentileMedian25% Percentile
2019-2020 3.7 3.6 3.27
2020-2021 3.74 3.62 3.21
2021-2022 3.79 3.7 3.46
2022-2023 3.87 3.75 3.33
2018-2019 3.69 3.59 3.24
2017-2018 3.68 3.57 3.19
2016-2017 3.68 3.55 3.23
2015-2016 3.66 3.51 3.23
2023-2024 3.86 3.75 3.5
LSAT ScoreGPA
University of Richmond School of Law1643.75
All U.S. Law Schools1593.61
Public Schools1593.64
Private Schools1583.58
Virginia Law Schools1643.76
Public Schools1683.87
Private Schools1603.68

Bar Exam Pass Rate

In 2024, 147 students out of 150 total graduates from University of Richmond School of Law took the bar exam for the first time. It includes 6graduate in prior year and 4early exam takers. Of those who took the bar exam, 117 passed, and the bar exam pass rate is 79.59%.
The next table compares University of Richmond 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
2019-2020120116 9581.9% 117
2020-2021116101 9392.08% 195
2021-2022134125 10684.8% 189
2022-2023126127 9776.38% 89
2018-2019149139 10374.1% 132
2017-2018148146 12484.93% 85
2016-2017-1-1 -1-1% --
2015-2016-1-1 -1-1% --
2023-2024150147 11779.59% 910
Bar Exam Pass Rate (for the first time takers)
University of Richmond School of Law79.59%
All U.S. Law Schools77%
Public Schools78%
Private Schools76%
Virginia Law Schools86%
Public Schools92%
Private Schools82%