Davis School of Law - University of California-Davis
#67 in Best Law Schools
Founded in 1965, Davis School of Law - University of California-Davis is a Public school located in Davis, CA. The next statements briefly introduces Davis School of Law . The 2026 tuition data is from the school's financial office and admission and other information is based on American Bar Association (ABA) data.
- The average LSAT Score of enrolled students is 165 where the national average LSAT is 160.
- The average GPA of enrolled students is 3.70 where the national average GPA is 3.65.
- The 2027 law school tuition & fees is $74,881 where the national average law school tuition is $55,459.
- The acceptance rate at is 21.1% where the average acceptance rate is 36.1%.
- Total 606 law school students have enrolled.
- The bar exam pass rate (for first-time exam takers) is 88.9% where the average pass rate of all law schools is 80.3%.
2027 Tuition & Fees
The 2026-2027 law school tuition at Davis School of Law - University of California-Davis is $62,636 for California residents and $74,881 for out-of-state students. The law school tuition has increased by 3.84% from last year. The undergraduate tuition & fees is $15,804 for California residents and $47,692 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees other than law school is $15,141 for California residents and $30,243 for out-of-state students (2025)
The average living costs including room & board, books, and other personal expenses is $22,552 when living on campus. This amount may not include health insurance fee and exam fees and varies by student's living setting.
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Residents | Out-of-State | California Residents | Out-of-State | California Residents | Out-of-State | |
| Law School Tuition & Fees | $57,409 | $69,654 | $59,870 | $72,115 | $62,636 | $74,881 |
| Law School Living Expenses | $33,048 | $22,552 | $22,552 | |||
| Undergraduate Tuition | $15,804 | $47,692 | - | - | -a | -a |
| Graduate Tuition | $15,141 | $30,243 | - | - | -a | -a |
a The amount is not published yet by IPEDS / NCES. It is an estimated amount based on 2024-2025 tuition increase rate.
LSAT Scores & GPA
The 2026 average LSAT score for Davis School of Law is 165. Compared to the average LSAT of all law schools, Davis School of Law 's LSAT score is average (the average is 160).
The average GPA at the school is 3.7, which is the around average of other law schools (average is 3.65).
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LSAT | |||
| 75th Percentile | 167 | 165 | 167 |
| 50th Percentile | 165 | 163 | 165 |
| 25th Percentile | 159 | 159 | 160 |
| GPA | |||
| 75th Percentile | 3.82 | 3.87 | 3.87 |
| 50th Percentile | 3.69 | 3.68 | 3.7 |
| 25th Percentile | 3.49 | 3.48 | 3.49 |
Acceptance Rate & Yield
The 2026 acceptance rate at Davis School of Law is 21.1% where 3,912 applicants have applied to and 824 students have accepted to admit. The acceptance rate at Davis School of Law is lower (difficult to get in) compared to other law schools in united states (the average acceptance rate is 36.1%).
The Yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 24.9% where 205 students finally enrolled out of 824 admitted students. The yield Davis School of Law is lower (admitted, but not enrolled) compared to other law schools (the average yield is 36.1%).
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 3,163 | 2,880 | 3,912 |
| Admitted | 917 | 955 | 824 |
| Enrolled | 206 | 192 | 205 |
| Acceptance Rate | 29.0% | 33.2% | 21.1% |
| Yield | 22.5% | 20.1% | 24.9% |
Law School Enrollment
For the academic year 2025-2026, total 606 law school students have enrolled to Davis School of Law . All students enrolled in JD (Juris Doctor Degree) program .
209 first-time students have enrolled in Davis School of Law . By gender, 84 male , 120 female, and 5 other/unknown gender first-time students newly enrolled in Davis School of Law . With 4 pre-admitted students, there are 209 first-time law school Students at Davis School of Law .
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 718 | 673 | 606 |
| JD Enrollment | 658 | 605 | 606 |
| Non-JD Enrollment | 60 | 68 | 0 |
| Non-JD Enrollment (Online) | - | -1 | - |
| 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 198 | 209 |
| Men | 90 | 84 |
| Women | 106 | 120 |
| Other | 2 | 5 |
Bar Exam Pass Rate
For the first time bar exam takers at Davis School of Law , the bar exam pass rate is 88.94% - 235 students have taken and 209 students have passed the exam. The pass rate is higher than California average bar exam pass rate (77.78%).
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Graduates | 177 | 177 | 242 |
| First-Time Bar Exam Takers Total | 173 | 173 | 235 |
| New Graduates | 168 | 168 | 229 |
| Prior Year Graduates | 5 | 5 | 6 |
| Early Exam Takers | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| No Exam Takers | 9 | 9 | 12 |
| Exam Passer | 143 | 143 | 209 |
| Exam Pass Rate | 82.66% | 82.66% | 88.94% |
| California Pass Rate | 72.81% | 72.84% | 77.78% |
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