LSAT
156
GPA
3.63
Tuition & Fees
$41,412
Acceptance Rate
24.05 %
First Time Bar Exam Pass Rate
76.77 %
Howard University School of Law Overview
The acceptance rate of the school is 24.05% and yield is 29.11%. The average LSAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 156 and the average GPA is 3.63. Total 555 students are attending Howard University School of Law and 172 of them is first-year students. Last year 155 graduate have taken the bar exam first time and 119 have passed the exam (the pass rate is 76.77%). You may want to check the general academic information of Howard University School of Law at Howard University academic page.
Average LSAT and GPA
176 enrolled students have submitted LSAT scores and its average LSAT score is 156 at Howard University School of Law and the average undergraduate GPA is 3.63. The following table shows the LSAT Score and GPA in 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile.
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LSAT Scores | 153 | 156 | 160 |
| Undergraduate GPA | 3.4 | 3.63 | 3.8 |
Howard University School of Law 2027 Tuition & Fees
Howard University School of Law tuition & fees is $41,412 for the academic year 2026-2027. The average undergraduate tuition & fees other than law school at Howard University School of Law is $35,810. For graduate schools, its average graduate tuition and fees is $39,178
| Howard University School of Law | $41,412 |
|---|---|
| Average Living Costs | |
| Living Costs | $30,400 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,900 |
| Personal Expenses | $4,066 |
| Average Costs at Howard University | |
| Undergraduate | $35,810 |
| Graduate | $39,178 |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
Last year, total 2,428 students applied to Howard University School of Law and 584 students accepted to admit to the school. Among the accepted students, 172 students finally enrolled to Howard University School of Law. The acceptance rate is 24.05% and yield (enrollment rate) is 29%. With 4 deferred/pre-admitted students, Howard University School of Law has 176 first-year class students for the academic year 2025-2026.
| Number of Students | |
|---|---|
| Applicants | 2,428 |
| Admitted | 584 |
| Enrolled | 172 |
| Acceptance Rate | 24.05% |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 29.11% |
| Deferred / Previously Admitted | 4 |
| Total First Year Class Enrollment | 176 |
Law Student Population
Howard University School of Law has total 555 students for the academic year 2025-2026. Of the total students, 555 students enrolled in JD program and 0 enrolled in non-JD programs.
| Total Enrollment | 555 |
|---|---|
| JD Enrollment | 555 |
| Non-JD Enrollment | 0 |
Howard University School of Law has 176 first-year, first-time students. By gender, there are 48 male and 121 female students. 7 student(s) with other type of gender. By attendance type, All students enrolled as the full-time status. The following table summarizes the first year enrollment by gender and attendance type at Howard University School of Law.
| Total | Full-time | Part-time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 176 | 176 | 0 |
| Men | 48 | 48 | 0 |
| Women | 121 | 121 | 0 |
| Other | 7 | 7 | 0 |
First Time Bar Passage
Last year, total 153 students have graduated from Howard University School of Law. Among them, 155 students (including exam takers from prior year and early first time takers) took the bar exam for the first time and 119 passed the exam.
The first-time bar exam pass rate at Howard University School of Law is 76.77% where the average pass rate of District of Columbia is 82.24%.
| Total Graduates | 153 |
|---|---|
| First-time Bar Exam Taker | 155 (147 new graduates, 8 from prior year) |
| First-time Bar Exam Not Taker | 6 (new graduates) |
| First-time Bar Exam Passers and Pass Rate | 119 / 76.77% |
| Pass Rate at District of Columbia | 82.24% |
