University of Virginia School of Law
#6 in Best Law Schools
#7 in Highest LSAT Scores
#5 in Lowest Acceptance Rate
#1 in Public Law Schools
Founded in 1826, University of Virginia School of Law is a Public school located in Charlottesville, VA. The next statements briefly introduces University of Virginia School of Law based on 2021 statistical data from American Bar Association (ABA) .
- The average LSAT Score of enrolled students is 171 where the national average LSAT is 158.
- The average GPA of enrolled students is 3.91 where the national average GPA is 3.55.
- The law school tuition & fees is $66,200 where the national average law school tuition is $43,641.
- The acceptance rate at is 9.66% where the average acceptance rate is 39.89%.
- Total 936 law school students have enrolled.
- The bar exam pass rate (for first-time exam takers) is 98.35% where the average pass rate of all law schools is 80.94%.
Law School Tuition & Fees
The 2021 law school tuition at University of Virginia School of Law is $63,200 for Virginia residents and $66,200 for out-of-state students. The law school tuition has increased by 3.92% from last year. The 2021 undergraduate tuition & fees is $19,244 for Virginia residents and $53,626 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees other than law school is $20,906 for Virginia residents and $33,520 for out-of-state students
The average living costs including room & board and other expenses is $15,674 when a student lives on campus facilities (i.e. dormitory / school-owned apartment) and $15,674 when a student lives off campus.
2020 | 2021 | |||
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Virginia Residents | Out-of-State | Virginia Residents | Out-of-State | |
Law School Tuition & Fees | $60,700 | $63,700 | $63,200 | $66,200 |
Undergraduate Program | $18,895 | $53,627 | $19,244 | $53,626 |
Graduate Program | $20,184 | $32,394 | $20,906 | $33,520 |
On-campus Living Costs | $15,348 | $15,674 | ||
Off-campus Living Costs | $15,348 | $15,674 |
2021 LSAT & GPA Scores
The 2021 average LSAT score for University of Virginia School of Law is 171. Compared to the average LSAT of all law schools, University of Virginia School of Law's LSAT score is higher (competitive score) (the average is 158).
The average GPA is 3.91, which is the extremely competitive scores of other law schools (average is 3.55).
2019 | 2020 | 2021 | |
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LSAT | |||
75th Percentile | 171 | 172 | 173 |
50th Percentile | 169 | 170 | 171 |
25th Percentile | 163 | 164 | 166 |
GPA | |||
75th Percentile | 3.97 | 3.96 | 3.97 |
50th Percentile | 3.89 | 3.9 | 3.91 |
25th Percentile | 3.59 | 3.47 | 3.64 |
2021 Acceptance Rate & Yield
The 2021 acceptance rate at University of Virginia School of Law is 9.66% where 7,047 applicants have applied to and 681 students have accepted to admit. The acceptance rate at University of Virginia School of Law is much lower (extremely difficult to get in) compared to other law schools in united states (the average acceptance rate is 39.89%).
The Yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 42.00% where 286 students finally enrolled out of 681 admitted students. The yield University of Virginia School of Law is higher (eager to enroll) compared to other law schools (the average yield is 39.89%).
2019 | 2020 | 2021 | |
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Applicants | 5,631 | 5,645 | 7,047 |
Admitted | 863 | 829 | 681 |
Enrolled | 301 | 303 | 286 |
Acceptance Rate | 15.33% | 14.69% | 9.66% |
Yield | 34.88% | 36.55% | 42.00% |
2021 Law School Enrollment
For academic year 2020-2021, total 936 law school students have enrolled to University of Virginia School of Law. 922 students have enrolled in JD (Juris Doctor degree) program and 14 students enrolled in Non-JD program.
299 first-time students have enrolled in University of Virginia School of Law. By gender, 145 male , 153 female, and 1 other/unknown gender first-time students newly enrolled in University of Virginia School of Law. With 13 pre-admitted students, there are 299 first-time law school Students at University of Virginia School of Law.
2019 | 2020 | 2021 | |
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Total Enrollment | 979 | 1,012 | 936 |
JD Enrollment | 923 | 964 | 922 |
Non-JD Enrollment | 56 | 48 | 14 |
Non-JD Enrollment (Online) | - | - | - |
2020 | 2021 | |
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Total | 335 | 299 |
Men | 184 | 145 |
Women | 151 | 153 |
Other | 0 | 1 |
Bar Exam Pass Rate
For the first time bar exam takers at University of Virginia School of Law, the bar exam pass rate is 98.35% - 303 students have taken and 298 students have passed the exam. The pass rate is higher than Virginia average bar exam pass rate (80.34%).
2019 | 2020 | 2021 | |
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Number of Graduates | 299 | 288 | 313 |
First-Time Bar Exam Takers Total | 301 | 285 | 303 |
New Graduates | 292 | 280 | 293 |
Prior Year Graduates | 9 | 5 | 10 |
Early Exam Takers | 0 | 0 | 0 |
No Exam Takers | 7 | 8 | 20 |
Exam Passer | 287 | 273 | 298 |
Exam Pass Rate | 95.35% | 95.79% | 98.35% |
Virginia Pass Rate | 74.46% | 77.69% | 80.34% |