University of Virginia School of Law Acceptance Rates, Requirements, and Deadlines

11.46% University of Virginia School of Law Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at University of Virginia School of Law is 11.46% for the academic year 2023-2024. 5,610 students applied and 643 are accepted. Of the accepted students, 277 students finally enrolled into the school and the yield is 43.08%.

Acceptance Rate Comparison for University of Virginia School of Law

Compared to law schools in U.S., University of Virginia School of Law's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 42%. Compared to law schools in Virginia, University of Virginia School of Law's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 32%.

You can compare University of Virginia School of Law with law schools that have similar acceptance rate between 10% and 20%

University of Virginia School of Law Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
	Acceptance Rate	Yield	First-Year Enroll	Total Enroll
University of Virginia School of Law	11.46%	43.08%	277	960
All Law Schools	42.35%	31.09%	187	714
Public	41.36%	31.47%	161	636
Private	43.11%	30.79%	207	774
Virginia Law Schools	32%	32.08%	142	716
Public	17.60%	32.30%	173	813
Private	42.55%	31.93%	118	642

Application timeline & Requirements

For 2024 fall term class, the application deadline at University of Virginia School of Law is March 1, 2024 (Regular Decision Deadline). The school may accept application after the deadline, but it may give benefits to early applicants such as high acceptance chance and scholarship opportunity. Especially, to apply scholarship by school or government, the application must be submitted by the priority deadline, March 1, 2024. Check detailed explanation about application time line at University of Virginia School of Law' application process page.

The items in following table are the required items to University of Virginia School of Law applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page. You may want to read the common law school application process and requirements to learn the law school application process.

Timeline


Application Open	2023-09-01
Priority Deadline	2024-02-10
Regular Decision Deadline	2024-03-01
Admission Contact
Phone	434-924-7351
Email	lawadmit@virginia.edu
General Admission Information	https://www.law.virginia.edu/admissions
Application Requirements	https://www.law.virginia.edu/admissions/jd-application-information

Application Requirements


CAS Report	Applicants need to submit transcripts, GPA, LSAT Scores, LSAT Writing Samples, Letters of Recommendation, and more required items to LSAC. Official CAS Report includes those items and will send to School.
LSAT, GRE, Or GMAP Scores	Official LSAT Score, usually no older than 5 years Additional GRE scores may be optional.
Two Letters Of Recommendation (up To 4)	Limit up to 3 or 4 letters, in general May require right of access to recommendations.
Transcripts
Résumé	Describe your academic, extracurricular and professional activities.
Personal Statement	Discuss any matters relevant to your ability to succeed in law school.
Application For Virginia In-State Educational Privileges	Separate application may be required in addition to LSAC application
Optional Addenda

Data Source: https://www.law.virginia.edu/admissions/jd-application-information

2024 LSAT Scores and GPA

The LSAT score at University of Virginia School of Law is 171 and GPA is 3.94 over 277 enrolled students for the academic year 2023-2024.

Compared to law schools in U.S., University of Virginia School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 159. Compared to law schools in Virginia, University of Virginia School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 164.

You can compare University of Virginia School of Law with law schools that have similar LSAT score over 170

The 75^th percentile of LSAT score is 173 and the 25^th percentile is 166. The 75^th percentile of GPA is 3.99 and the 25^th percentile is 3.69.

11 matriculated applicants, 3.63% of first-year students, submitted GRE score and you can check the score below by test subject.

2024 Scores

	LSAT Scores	GPA
University of Virginia School of Law	171	3.94
All Law Schools	159	3.61
Public	159	3.64
Private	158	3.58
Virginia Law Schools	164	3.76
Public	168	3.87
Private	160	3.68

LSAT Score

	25^th percentile	50^th percentile	75^th percentile
2019	163	169	171
2020	164	170	172
2021	164	170	172
2022	166	171	173
2023	166	171	173
2024	167	171	172

GPA

	25^th percentile	50^th percentile	75^th percentile
2019	3.59	3.89	3.97
2020	3.47	3.9	3.96
2021	3.49	3.9	3.96
2022	3.64	3.91	3.97
2023	3.69	3.94	3.99
2024	3.72	3.94	3.99

GRE

	25^th percentile	50^th percentile	75^th percentile
Number of Submitters	11
Verbal	158	164	166
Quantitative	154	165	167
Analytical Writing	5	6	6

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