University of Richmond School of Law Acceptance Rate, Requirements, and Deadlines

41.46% University of Richmond School of Law Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at University of Richmond School of Law is 41.46% for the academic year 2023-2024. 1,662 students applied and 689 are accepted. Of the accepted students, 134 students finally enrolled into the school and the yield is 19.45%.

Acceptance Rate Comparison for University of Richmond School of Law

Compared to law schools in U.S., University of Richmond School of Law's acceptance rate is similar to the average rate of 42%. Compared to law schools in Virginia, University of Richmond School of Law's acceptance rate is much higher than the average rate of 32%.
You can compare University of Richmond School of Law with law schools that have similar acceptance rate between 40% and 50%
University of Richmond School of Law Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateYieldFirst-Year EnrollTotal Enroll
University of Richmond School of Law41.46%19.45%134408
All Law Schools42.35%31.09%187714
Public41.36%31.47%161636
Private43.11%30.79%207774
Virginia Law Schools32%32.08%142716
Public17.60%32.30%173813
Private42.55%31.93%118642
University of Richmond School of Law Acceptance Rate Chart

2024 LSAT Scores and GPA

The LSAT score at University of Richmond School of Law is 164 and GPA is 3.75 over 134 enrolled students for the academic year 2023-2024.
Compared to law schools in U.S., University of Richmond School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 159. Compared to law schools in Virginia, University of Richmond School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 164.
You can compare University of Richmond School of Law with law schools that have similar LSAT score between 160 and 165
The 75th percentile of LSAT score is 165 and the 25th percentile is 158. The 75th percentile of GPA is 3.87 and the 25th percentile is 3.33.
LSAT ScoresGPA
University of Richmond School of Law1643.75
All Law Schools1593.61
Public1593.64
Private1583.58
Virginia Law Schools1643.76
Public1683.87
Private1603.68
University of Richmond School of Law LSAT score & GPA Comparison Chart
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
2019156161162
2020155161162
2021155161162
2022157162163
2023158163165
2024157164165
University of Richmond School of Law LSAT score Trends Chart Chart
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
20193.243.593.69
20203.273.63.7
20213.213.623.74
20223.463.73.79
20233.333.753.87
20243.53.753.86
University of Richmond School of Law GPA Trends Chart Chart
Data Source: ABA Statistics

Application timeline & Requirements

For 2024 fall term class, the application deadline at University of Richmond 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 Richmond School of Law' application process page.
The items in following table are the required items to University of Richmond 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.
Application Open2023-09-01
Early Decision Deadline2023-12-15
Priority Deadline2024-02-15
Regular Decision Deadline2024-03-01
Admission Contact
Phone804-289-8189
Emaillawadmissions@richmond.edu
General Admission Informationhttps://law.richmond.edu/admissions/
Application Requirementshttps://law.richmond.edu/admissions/apply/index.html#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.
Transcripts
    LSAT Score
    • Official LSAT Score, usually no older than 5 years
    • GRE may be not accepted.
    Résumé
    • Describe your academic, extracurricular and professional activities.
    Personal Statement
    • Discuss any matters relevant to your ability to succeed in law school.
    Addendum
      Two Letters Of Recommendation
      • Limit up to 3 or 4 letters, in general
      • May require right of access to recommendations.
      Other Statements