University of Virginia School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, University of Virginia School of Law reported a median LSAT of 173, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.99, and a 10.2% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 94.98%, and 98.7% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 173
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.99
- Acceptance rate 10.2%
- First-time bar passage 94.98%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 98.7%
- Resident tuition $74,078
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trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 170 | 3.86 | — | 94.85% | $44,600 |
| 2012 | 170 | 3.87 | — | 95.16% | $46,400 |
| 2013 | 169 | 3.87 | — | 95.17% | $47,900 |
| 2014 | 169 | 3.85 | — | 92.78% | $51,800 |
| 2015 | 168 | 3.86 | — | 93.52% | $54,000 |
| 2016 | 169 | 3.86 | — | 93.94% | $56,300 |
| 2017 | 169 | 3.87 | 18.28% | — | $58,300 |
| 2018 | 169 | 3.89 | 15.33% | 96.52% | $60,700 |
| 2019 | 170 | 3.90 | 14.69% | 95.35% | $63,200 |
| 2020 | 170 | 3.90 | 14.05% | 95.79% | $62,352 |
| 2021 | 171 | 3.91 | 9.66% | 98.35% | $63,238 |
| 2022 | 171 | 3.94 | 12.88% | 94.82% | $65,110 |
| 2023 | 171 | 3.94 | 11.46% | 95.65% | $67,676 |
| 2024 | 172 | 3.96 | 13.92% | 96.5% | $71,010 |
| 2025 | 173 | 3.99 | 10.17% | 94.98% | $74,078 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2022, from 98.35% to 94.82% (-3.5 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 168–175, with a median of 173.
- Resident tuition moved from $44,600 in 2011 to $74,078 in 2025 (+66%).
- Of 308 graduates, 98.7% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 67.6% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 12.2 points above the state average.
Region
Virginia law schools · South Atlantic region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
Columbia Law School · Cornell Law School · Northwestern Pritzker School of Law · University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School · Stanford Law School
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for University of Virginia School of Law?
University of Virginia School of Law's median LSAT is 173. The middle 50% scored 168–175.
What is University of Virginia School of Law's bar passage rate?
94.98% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 100% within two years.
How much does University of Virginia School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $74,078 per year, $76,396 non-resident. Median grant: $35,000.
What are University of Virginia School of Law's employment outcomes?
98.7% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 67.6% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into University of Virginia School of Law?
University of Virginia School of Law admitted 10.2% 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.