2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Fordham University School of Law's 2024 tuition & fees is $72,282 for its prospective students. The law school tuition is increased by
8.29% from last year.

For law school students, the average living costs including room & board, books, and other personal expenses is $33,210. Including living costs and tuition & fees, the total costs of attendance of Fordham University School of Law is $105,492.

The following table summarizes the tuition & fees, and other college costs for Fordham University School of Law.

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Fordham University School of Law 2024 Tuition & Fees
20232024
Law School Tuition $66,750$72,282
8.29%
Living Costs $29,512 $33,210
12.53%
Room & Board$23,066$25,942
Books & Supplies$1,968$2,160
Personal Expenses$4,478$5,108
COA$96,262$105,492
9.59%
Grants / Scholarships$30,000$31,600
COA after receiving aid$66,262$73,892

LSAT Scores and GPA

The average GPA is 3.75 and the average LSAT score is 167 for 2024 Fordham University School of Law admission. The GPA is the average value of submitted scores from 420 pre-admitted and enrolled first-year students and the average LSAT score is computed over submitted scores from 428 students including both full-time and part-time status. The following table summarizes the GPA and LSAT scores by 25th, 50th, and 75th percentiles.

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Fordham University School of Law Average GPA and LSAT scores
25th Percentile50th Percentile75th Percentile
GPA3.573.753.84
Full-Time3.63.763.85
Part-Time3.363.583.77
LSAT Scores164167169
Full-Time165167169
Part-Time160164166

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-2024, total 6,346 students have applied to Fordham University School of Law and 1,341 students have accepted to get into the school. Among the admitted students, 431 students finally have enrolled into the school. The acceptance rate is 21.13% and the yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 32.14% at Fordham University School of Law. With 3 pre-admitted students, total 434 first-year students enrolled in Fordham University School of Law.

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Fordham University School of Law Admission Stats - Applicants, Admitted, and Enrolled
Number of Students
Applicants6,346
Admitted1,341
Enrolled431
Acceptance Rate21.13%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)32.14%
Pre-Admitted3
Total Number of First-Year Students434
155 men, 253 women
375 full-time, 33 part-time

Bar Exam Pass Rate

Last year, total 392 students took the bar exam first time at Fordham University School of Law. Among them, 349 students passed the exam and the bar exam pass rate is 89.03%. For reference, the average pass rate at New York law schools is 82.09%. The following table shows the bar exam pass rate for first time exam takers at Fordham University School of Law.

In 2023, 406 students graduated from Fordham University School of Law. Of them, 356 graduates employed where bar passage required and 26 got J.D. Advantage jobs. By employed status, 384 graduates employed as full-time and 1 employed as part-time status. Check more employment statistics at Fordham University School of Law employement summary page.

Fordham University School of Law Bar Exam Pass Rate for First-time Takers
Number of Students / Percentage
Total Graduate402
First-time Takers392
13 from prior year, 7 Early Takers
No Exam Takers23
First-time Bar Exam Passer349
First-time Bar Exam Pass Rate89.03%
Average Pass Rate at New York Law Schools82.09%

Grants and Scholarships

At Fordham University School of Law, 86.72% of enrolled students received grants and/or scholarships. The average grant amount is $31,600. 0.00% of students received more than full tuition amount, and 46.17% received more than half, but not the full tuition amount.

You can view more detailed financial aid statistics at Fordham University School of Law costs and financial aid page.

Grants and Scholarships Statistics
Amounts / Percentage
Full-time
Number Received993
Half or Less than Tuition51.86%
Half to Full Tuition48.14%
Full Tuition0.00%
More than Full Tuition0.00%
Part-time
Number Received129
Half or Less than Tuition68.99%
Half to Full Tuition31.01%
Full Tuition0.00%
More than Full Tuition0.00%