Villanova University School of Law

2025 Tuition $58,615LSAT 164GPA 3.80

Private - Villanova, Pennsylvania

For the academic year 2024-2025, Villanova University School of Law's tuition & fees is $58,615. 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 $82,272.

Villanova University School of Law Tuition & Expenses

2024-2025 Rate
Tuition & Fees$58,615
Books & Supplies Costs$1,523
Room & Board$20,234
Other Expenses$1,900
2025-2026 Estimates*
Tuition & Fees$61,117
*2025-2026 estimates based on last 2 years rate

Tuition Comparison to Similar Schools

Compared to other law schools nationwide, Villanova University School of Law' tuition & fees is slightly higher than the average tuition of $50,622.
Compared to private law schools, Villanova University School of Law' tuition & fees is comparable to the average tuition of $55,783.
Compared to law schools in Pennsylvania, its tuition is comparable to the average tuition of $57,625.
The next table compares the law school tuition & fees between Villanova 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
Villanova University School of Law$58,615
All U.S. Law Schools
Public Schools$30,475$43,661
Private Schools$55,783
Pennsylvania Law Schools
Public Schools$53,505$53,505
Private Schools$60,921
LocationTuition & Fees
Villanova University School of LawVillanova, PA$58,615
Emory University School of LawAtlanta, GA$65,510
Boston College Law SchoolNewton, MA$66,895
Wake Forest University School of LawWinston-Salem, NC$54,192
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of LawNew York, NY$73,440
Washington and Lee University School of LawLexington, VA$55,550

Master of Law (LL.M.) program Tuition

For the academic year 2024-2025, Villanova University School of Law's LL.M. tuition & fees is $38,400.
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 $62,057.
2023-2024 Rate
Tuition & Fees$38,400
Books & Supplies Costs$1,523
Room & Board$20,234
Other Expenses$1,900

Admission Stats and Requirements to Apply

The 2024 Villanova University School of Law's acceptance rate is 22.50%. A total of 2,351 applicants applied to and 529 students were accepted. Of the admitted students, 157 enrolled finally, and the yield (i.e. enrollment rate) is 29.68%.
The next table compares Villanova University School of Law's acceptance rate and yield to other law schools by school type and location.
ApplicantsAcceptedEnrolledAcceptance RateYield
2019-20202,04870018234.18%26.00%
2020-20211,95358117629.75%30.29%
2021-20222,97252921617.80%40.83%
2022-20232,96948917316.47%35.38%
2018-20192,23165817829.49%27.05%
2017-20182,25671417331.65%24.23%
2016-20171,78375922242.57%29.25%
2015-20161,53574516448.53%22.01%
2023-20242,35152915722.50%29.68%
Acceptance RateYield# of Enrolled Students
Villanova University School of Law22.50%29.68%157
All U.S. Law Schools42.35%31.09%187
Public Schools41.36%31.47%161
Private Schools43.11%30.79%207
Pennsylvania Law Schools37.57%26.83%155
Public Schools37.79%21.88%138
Private Schools37.39%30.78%169

LSAT Scores and GPA

The 2024 Villanova University School of Law's LSAT score is 164%. The 75th percentile score is 165 and the 25th percentile is 157.
The 2024 Villanova University School of Law's GPA score is 3.8%. The 75th percentile score is 3.9 and the 25th percentile is 3.58.
The next table compares Villanova University School of Law's LSAT score and GPA to other law schools by school type and location.
75% PercentileMedian25% Percentile
2019-2020 161 159 154
2020-2021 161 160 156
2021-2022 164 162 157
2022-2023 165 163 158
2018-2019 160 158 154
2017-2018 159 158 153
2016-2017 159 157 153
2015-2016 158 156 152
2023-2024 165 164 157
75% PercentileMedian25% Percentile
2019-2020 3.78 3.6 3.37
2020-2021 3.79 3.63 3.37
2021-2022 3.83 3.7 3.51
2022-2023 3.88 3.76 3.54
2018-2019 3.74 3.57 3.35
2017-2018 3.75 3.58 3.36
2016-2017 3.7 3.54 3.24
2015-2016 3.74 3.57 3.27
2023-2024 3.9 3.8 3.58
LSAT ScoreGPA
Villanova University School of Law1643.80
All U.S. Law Schools1593.61
Public Schools1593.64
Private Schools1583.58
Pennsylvania Law Schools1613.66
Public Schools1623.65
Private Schools1603.66

Bar Exam Pass Rate

In 2024, 171 students out of 175 total graduates from Villanova University School of Law took the bar exam for the first time. It includes 8graduate in prior year. Of those who took the bar exam, 157 passed, and the bar exam pass rate is 91.81%.
The next table compares Villanova 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
2019-2020212206 18087.38% 93
2020-2021171144 12586.81% 347
2021-2022172187 16588.24% 823
2022-2023186178 14480.9% 113
2018-2019158160 12276.25% 1011
2017-2018168159 13081.76% 199
2016-2017-1-1 -1-1% --
2015-2016-1-1 -1-1% --
2023-2024175171 15791.81% 128
Bar Exam Pass Rate (for the first time takers)
Villanova University School of Law91.81%
All U.S. Law Schools77%
Public Schools78%
Private Schools76%
Pennsylvania Law Schools82%
Public Schools83%
Private Schools80%