Howard University School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, Howard University School of Law reported a median LSAT of 156, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.63, and a 24.1% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 76.77%, and 70.3% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 156
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.63
- Acceptance rate 24.1%
- First-time bar passage 76.77%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 70.3%
- Resident tuition $39,780
Full profile — cost breakdown, job types & state market for Howard University School of Law →
trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 153 | 3.13 | — | 68.54% | $29,131 |
| 2012 | 152 | 3.21 | — | 59.53% | $31,640 |
| 2013 | 151 | 3.13 | — | 47.69% | $32,743 |
| 2014 | 151 | 3.18 | — | 64.28% | $33,732 |
| 2015 | 150 | 3.28 | — | 65.47% | $33,832 |
| 2016 | 150 | 3.22 | — | 62.24% | $37,534 |
| 2017 | 151 | 3.24 | 40.27% | — | $33,630 |
| 2018 | 151 | 3.24 | 35.32% | 77.55% | $34,194 |
| 2019 | 152 | 3.33 | 38.19% | 63.21% | $32,654 |
| 2020 | 153 | 3.41 | 34.22% | 67.62% | $33,660 |
| 2021 | 154 | 3.49 | 24.53% | 69.61% | $35,344 |
| 2022 | 154 | 3.49 | 31.16% | 62.96% | $35,344 |
| 2023 | 155 | 3.43 | 33.55% | 66.92% | $37,496 |
| 2024 | 155 | 3.47 | 32.01% | 74.22% | $37,496 |
| 2025 | 156 | 3.63 | 24.05% | 76.77% | $39,780 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2014, from 47.69% to 64.28% (+16.6 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 153–160, with a median of 156.
- Resident tuition moved from $29,131 in 2011 to $39,780 in 2025 (+37%).
- Of 155 graduates, 70.3% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 36.1% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 5.5 points below the state average.
Region
District of Columbia law schools · South Atlantic region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
Campbell University School of Law · University of Detroit Mercy School of Law · Drake University School of Law · University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law · University of Montana School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for Howard University School of Law?
Howard University School of Law's median LSAT is 156. The middle 50% scored 153–160.
What is Howard University School of Law's bar passage rate?
76.77% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 87.32% within two years.
How much does Howard University School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $39,780 per year, $39,780 non-resident. Median grant: $23,657.
What are Howard University School of Law's employment outcomes?
70.3% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 36.1% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into Howard University School of Law?
Howard University School of Law admitted 24.1% of applicants in the most recent cycle.
Source: ABA Standard 509 Required Disclosures, most recent reported cycle (trend 2011–2025). Last updated June 26, 2026.