Howard University School of Law
Founded in 1869, Howard University School of Law is a Private (not-for-profit) school located in Washington, DC. The next statements briefly introduces Howard University 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 156 where the national average LSAT is 160.
- The average GPA of enrolled students is 3.63 where the national average GPA is 3.65.
- The 2027 law school tuition & fees is $41,412 where the national average law school tuition is $55,459.
- The acceptance rate at is 24.1% where the average acceptance rate is 36.1%.
- Total 555 law school students have enrolled.
- The bar exam pass rate (for first-time exam takers) is 76.8% where the average pass rate of all law schools is 80.3%.
2027 Tuition & Fees
The 2026-2027 law school tuition at Howard University School of Law is $41,412. The law school tuition stays same as last year. The undergraduate tuition & fees is $35,810. The graduate school tuition & fees other than law school is $39,178. (2025)
The average living costs including room & board, books, and other personal expenses is $30,400 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law School Tuition & Fees | $38,612 | $41,412 | $41,412 |
| Law School Living Expenses | $38,251 | $30,400 | $30,400 |
| Undergraduate Tuition | $35,810 | - | -a |
| Graduate Tuition | $39,178 | - | -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 Howard University School of Law is 156. Compared to the average LSAT of all law schools, Howard University School of Law's LSAT score is average (the average is 160).
The average GPA at the school is 3.63, which is the around average of other law schools (average is 3.65).
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LSAT | |||
| 75th Percentile | 158 | 158 | 160 |
| 50th Percentile | 155 | 155 | 156 |
| 25th Percentile | 153 | 153 | 153 |
| GPA | |||
| 75th Percentile | 3.64 | 3.7 | 3.8 |
| 50th Percentile | 3.43 | 3.47 | 3.63 |
| 25th Percentile | 3.2 | 3.15 | 3.4 |
Acceptance Rate & Yield
The 2026 acceptance rate at Howard University School of Law is 24.1% where 2,428 applicants have applied to and 584 students have accepted to admit. The acceptance rate at Howard University 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 29.5% where 172 students finally enrolled out of 584 admitted students. The yield Howard University School of Law is average compared to other law schools (the average yield is 36.1%).
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 1,827 | 588 | 2,428 |
| Admitted | 613 | 415 | 584 |
| Enrolled | 178 | 199 | 172 |
| Acceptance Rate | 33.6% | 70.6% | 24.1% |
| Yield | 29.0% | 48.0% | 29.5% |
Law School Enrollment
For the academic year 2025-2026, total 555 law school students have enrolled to Howard University School of Law. All students enrolled in JD (Juris Doctor Degree) program .
176 first-time students have enrolled in Howard University School of Law. By gender, 48 male , 121 female, and 7 other/unknown gender first-time students newly enrolled in Howard University School of Law. With 4 pre-admitted students, there are 176 first-time law school Students at Howard University School of Law.
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 488 | 529 | 555 |
| JD Enrollment | 487 | 526 | 555 |
| Non-JD Enrollment | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Non-JD Enrollment (Online) | - | -1 | - |
| 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 201 | 176 |
| Men | 59 | 48 |
| Women | 134 | 121 |
| Other | 8 | 7 |
Bar Exam Pass Rate
For the first time bar exam takers at Howard University School of Law, the bar exam pass rate is 76.77% - 155 students have taken and 119 students have passed the exam. The pass rate is lower than District of Columbia average bar exam pass rate (82.24%).
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Graduates | 133 | 133 | 153 |
| First-Time Bar Exam Takers Total | 128 | 128 | 155 |
| New Graduates | 119 | 119 | 147 |
| Prior Year Graduates | 9 | 9 | 8 |
| Early Exam Takers | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| No Exam Takers | 14 | 14 | 6 |
| Exam Passer | 95 | 95 | 119 |
| Exam Pass Rate | 74.22% | 74.22% | 76.77% |
| District of Columbia Pass Rate | 80.4% | 80.4% | 82.24% |
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