University of San Francisco School of Law

2025 Tuition $55,290LSAT 153GPA 3.46

Private - San Francisco, California

For the academic year 2024-2025, University of San Francisco School of Law's tuition & fees is $55,290. 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 $81,418.

University of San Francisco School of Law Tuition & Expenses

2024-2025 Rate
Tuition & Fees$55,290
Books & Supplies Costs$1,718
Room & Board$22,016
Other Expenses$2,394
2025-2026 Estimates*
Tuition & Fees$56,350
*2025-2026 estimates based on last 2 years rate

Tuition Comparison to Similar Schools

Compared to other law schools nationwide, University of San Francisco School of Law' tuition & fees is comparable to the average tuition of $50,622.
Compared to private law schools, University of San Francisco School of Law' tuition & fees is comparable to the average tuition of $55,783.
Compared to law schools in California, its tuition is comparable to the average tuition of $61,050.
The next table compares the law school tuition & fees between University of San Francisco 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 San Francisco School of Law$55,290
All U.S. Law Schools
Public Schools$30,475$43,661
Private Schools$55,783
California Law Schools
Public Schools$67,397$67,397
Private Schools$58,934
LocationTuition & Fees
University of San Francisco School of LawSan Francisco, CA$55,290
McGeorge School of LawSacramento, CA$59,580
Duncan School of LawKnoxville, TN$41,310
Howard University School of LawWashington, DC$39,756
New England School of LawBoston, MA$60,075
Santa Clara University School of LawSanta Clara, CA$59,254

Master of Law (LL.M.) program Tuition

For the academic year 2024-2025, University of San Francisco School of Law's LL.M. tuition & fees is $52,370.
2023-2024 Rate
Tuition & Fees$52,370

Admission Stats and Requirements to Apply

The 2024 University of San Francisco School of Law's acceptance rate is 55.23%. A total of 1,874 applicants applied to and 1,035 students were accepted. Of the admitted students, 158 enrolled finally, and the yield (i.e. enrollment rate) is 15.27%.
The next table compares University of San Francisco School of Law's acceptance rate and yield to other law schools by school type and location.
ApplicantsAcceptedEnrolledAcceptance RateYield
2019-20201,63387614553.64%16.55%
2020-20211,83989610448.72%11.61%
2021-20222,1351,00214846.93%14.77%
2022-20232,1661,00413446.35%13.35%
2018-20191,73096113955.55%14.46%
2017-20181,7831,00613856.42%13.72%
2016-20171,9061,21016563.48%13.64%
2015-20162,1251,30520561.41%15.71%
2023-20241,8741,03515855.23%15.27%
Acceptance RateYield# of Enrolled Students
University of San Francisco School of Law55.23%15.27%158
All U.S. Law Schools42.35%31.09%187
Public Schools41.36%31.47%161
Private Schools43.11%30.79%207
California Law Schools33.21%26.76%213
Public Schools21.96%28.48%265
Private Schools37.53%26.10%192

LSAT Scores and GPA

The 2024 University of San Francisco School of Law's LSAT score is 153%. The 75th percentile score is 156 and the 25th percentile is 151.
The 2024 University of San Francisco School of Law's GPA score is 3.46%. The 75th percentile score is 3.67 and the 25th percentile is 3.09.
The next table compares University of San Francisco School of Law's LSAT score and GPA to other law schools by school type and location.
75% PercentileMedian25% Percentile
2019-2020 155 153 151
2020-2021 156 153 150
2021-2022 157 155 153
2022-2023 158 155 152
2018-2019 155 152 151
2017-2018 156 152 150
2016-2017 154 151 148
2015-2016 154 152 149
2023-2024 156 153 151
75% PercentileMedian25% Percentile
2019-2020 3.51 3.29 3
2020-2021 3.58 3.32 2.94
2021-2022 3.6 3.33 3.01
2022-2023 3.64 3.42 3.04
2018-2019 3.42 3.19 2.96
2017-2018 3.56 3.27 2.85
2016-2017 3.37 3.1 2.78
2015-2016 3.38 3.13 2.85
2023-2024 3.67 3.46 3.09
LSAT ScoreGPA
University of San Francisco School of Law1533.46
All U.S. Law Schools1593.61
Public Schools1593.64
Private Schools1583.58
California Law Schools1613.63
Public Schools1663.76
Private Schools1593.58

Bar Exam Pass Rate

In 2024, 95 students out of 86 total graduates from University of San Francisco School of Law took the bar exam for the first time. It includes 19graduate in prior year. Of those who took the bar exam, 64 passed, and the bar exam pass rate is 67.37%.
The next table compares University of San Francisco 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
2019-2020116114 4438.6% 1715
2020-202112199 7777.78% 3210
2021-2022107120 7965.83% 922
2022-2023140124 7258.06% 237
2018-2019156146 7652.05% 2413
2017-2018136135 4734.82% 2220
2016-2017-1-1 -1-1% --
2015-2016-1-1 -1-1% --
2023-20248695 6467.37% 1019
Bar Exam Pass Rate (for the first time takers)
University of San Francisco School of Law67.37%
All U.S. Law Schools77%
Public Schools78%
Private Schools76%
California Law Schools76%
Public Schools84%
Private Schools72%