2024-2025 Tuition & Fees
Howard University School of Law's 2025 tuition & fees is $39,756 for its prospective students. The law school tuition is increased by
2.96% from last year.
For law school students, the average living costs including room & board, books, and other personal expenses is $33,585. Including living costs and tuition & fees, the total costs of attendance of Howard University School of Law is $73,341.
The following table summarizes the tuition & fees, and other college costs for Howard University School of Law.
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Howard University School of Law 2025 Tuition & Fees
| 2024 | 2025 |
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| Law School Tuition |
$38,612 | $39,756
2.96% |
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| Living Costs |
$31,360 |
$33,585
7.10% |
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| Room & Board | $25,571 | $27,699 |
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| Books & Supplies | $1,900 | $1,900 |
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| Personal Expenses | $3,889 | $3,986 |
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| COA | $69,972 | $73,341
4.81% |
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| Grants / Scholarships | $8,000 | $13,090 |
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| COA after receiving aid | $61,972 | $60,251 |
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LSAT Scores and GPA
The average GPA is 3.43 and the average LSAT score is 155 for 2024 Howard University School of Law admission. The GPA is the average value of submitted scores from 183 pre-admitted and enrolled first-year students and the average LSAT score is computed over submitted scores from 184 students. The following table summarizes the GPA and LSAT scores by 25th, 50th, and 75th percentiles.
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Howard University School of Law Average GPA and LSAT scores
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
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| GPA | 3.2 | 3.43 | 3.64 |
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| LSAT Scores | 153 | 155 | 158 |
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Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2023-2024, total 1,827 students have applied to Howard University School of Law and 613 students have accepted to get into the school. Among the admitted students, 178 students finally have enrolled into the school. The acceptance rate is 33.55% and the yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 29.04% at Howard University School of Law. With 6 pre-admitted students, total 184 first-year students enrolled in Howard University School of Law.
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Howard University School of Law Admission Stats - Applicants, Admitted, and Enrolled
| Number of Students |
|---|
| Applicants | 1,827 |
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| Admitted | 613 |
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| Enrolled | 178 |
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| Acceptance Rate | 33.55% |
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| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 29.04% |
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| Pre-Admitted | 6 |
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| Total Number of First-Year Students | 184
83 men, 100 women
All full-time students |
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Bar Exam Pass Rate
Last year, total 133 students took the bar exam first time at Howard University School of Law. Among them, 87 students passed the exam and the bar exam pass rate is 65.41%. For reference, the average pass rate at District of Columbia law schools is 79.17%. The following table shows the bar exam pass rate for first time exam takers at Howard University School of Law.
In 2023, 135 students graduated from Howard University School of Law. Of them, 98 graduates employed where bar passage required and 15 got J.D. Advantage jobs. By employed status, 117 graduates employed as full-time and 1 employed as part-time status. Check more employment statistics at Howard University School of Law employement summary page.
Howard University School of Law Bar Exam Pass Rate for First-time Takers
| Number of Students / Percentage |
|---|
| Total Graduate | 160 |
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| First-time Takers | 133
6 from prior year |
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| No Exam Takers | 33 |
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| First-time Bar Exam Passer | 87 |
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| First-time Bar Exam Pass Rate | 65.41% |
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| Average Pass Rate at District of Columbia Law Schools | 79.17% |
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Grants and Scholarships
At Howard University School of Law, 47.41% of enrolled students received grants and/or scholarships. The average grant amount is $13,090. 4.09% of students received more than full tuition amount, and 30.00% received more than half, but not the full tuition amount.
You can view more detailed financial aid statistics at Howard University School of Law costs and financial aid page.
Grants and Scholarships Statistics
| Amounts / Percentage |
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| Number Received | 220 |
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| Half or Less than Tuition | 65.91% |
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| Half to Full Tuition | 30.00% |
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| Full Tuition | 0.00% |
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| More than Full Tuition | 4.09% |
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