2023-2024 Tuition & Fees
Boston University School of Law's 2024 tuition & fees is $65,020 for its prospective students. The law school tuition is increased by
3.98% from last year.
For law school students, the average living costs including room & board, books, and other personal expenses is $21,324. Including living costs and tuition & fees, the total costs of attendance of Boston University School of Law is $86,344.
The following table summarizes the tuition & fees, and other college costs for Boston University School of Law.
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Boston University School of Law 2024 Tuition & Fees
| 2023 | 2024 |
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| Law School Tuition |
$62,534 | $65,020
3.98% |
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| Living Costs |
$20,682 |
$21,324
3.10% |
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| Room & Board | $16,120 | $16,570 |
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| Books & Supplies | $1,462 | $1,462 |
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| Personal Expenses | $3,100 | $3,292 |
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| COA | $83,216 | $86,344
3.76% |
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| Grants / Scholarships | $33,000 | $33,000 |
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| COA after receiving aid | $50,216 | $53,344 |
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LSAT Scores and GPA
The average GPA is 3.86 and the average LSAT score is 170 for 2024 Boston University School of Law admission. The GPA is the average value of submitted scores from 227 pre-admitted and enrolled first-year students and the average LSAT score is computed over submitted scores from 225 students. The following table summarizes the GPA and LSAT scores by 25th, 50th, and 75th percentiles.
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Boston University School of Law Average GPA and LSAT scores
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
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| GPA | 3.7 | 3.86 | 3.91 |
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| LSAT Scores | 164 | 170 | 171 |
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Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2023-2024, total 7,297 students have applied to Boston University School of Law and 1,300 students have accepted to get into the school. Among the admitted students, 220 students finally have enrolled into the school. The acceptance rate is 17.82% and the yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 16.92% at Boston University School of Law. With 11 pre-admitted students, total 231 first-year students enrolled in Boston University School of Law.
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Boston University School of Law Admission Stats - Applicants, Admitted, and Enrolled
| Number of Students |
|---|
| Applicants | 7,297 |
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| Admitted | 1,300 |
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| Enrolled | 220 |
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| Acceptance Rate | 17.82% |
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| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 16.92% |
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| Pre-Admitted | 11 |
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| Total Number of First-Year Students | 231
100 men, 131 women
All full-time students |
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Bar Exam Pass Rate
Last year, total 223 students took the bar exam first time at Boston University School of Law. Among them, 202 students passed the exam and the bar exam pass rate is 90.58%. For reference, the average pass rate at Massachusetts law schools is 79.23%. The following table shows the bar exam pass rate for first time exam takers at Boston University School of Law.
In 2023, 282 students graduated from Boston University School of Law. Of them, 230 graduates employed where bar passage required and 22 got J.D. Advantage jobs. By employed status, 260 graduates employed as full-time and 6 employed as part-time status. Check more employment statistics at Boston University School of Law employement summary page.
Boston University School of Law Bar Exam Pass Rate for First-time Takers
| Number of Students / Percentage |
|---|
| Total Graduate | 231 |
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| First-time Takers | 223
7 from prior year, 3 Early Takers |
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| No Exam Takers | 18 |
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| First-time Bar Exam Passer | 202 |
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| First-time Bar Exam Pass Rate | 90.58% |
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| Average Pass Rate at Massachusetts Law Schools | 79.23% |
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Grants and Scholarships
At Boston University School of Law, 88.67% of enrolled students received grants and/or scholarships. The average grant amount is $33,000. 21.55% of students received more than full tuition amount, and 29.72% received more than half, but not the full tuition amount.
You can view more detailed financial aid statistics at Boston University School of Law costs and financial aid page.
Grants and Scholarships Statistics
| Amounts / Percentage |
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| Number Received | 673 |
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| Half or Less than Tuition | 48.74% |
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| Half to Full Tuition | 29.72% |
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| Full Tuition | 20.95% |
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| More than Full Tuition | 0.59% |
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