University of Virginia School of Law

Charlottesville, VA Public ABA Accredited

UVA Law Academic Overview

Founded in 1826, University of Virginia School of Law, also known as UVA Law, is a public law school located in Charlottesville, Virginia. Last year, 285 students newly enrolled to the school and the total number of law school students is 957. With 266 faculties, the students to faculty ratio is 4 to 1.
For the academic year 2024-2025, the acceptance rate is 13.92% and the enrollment rate (yield) is 39.64% at University of Virginia School of Law. The average LSAT score submitted by enrolled students is 172 and the average GPA is 3.96. You can check the detailed admission score and statistics.
The bar exam pass rate is 96.50%. For the 318 graduates in 2024, 311 students got full-time jobs and 1 got part-time jobs. You can check the employment summary by hiring status, position type, business, and more for University of Virginia School of Law.

2025 Tuition & fees

The 2025 University of Virginia School of Law tuition & fee is $74,700 for Virginia residents and $77,700 for out-of-state students for prospective students. The in-state tuition feesincreased by increased by 4.92% and the out-of-state tuition increased by 4.72% compared to last year.
66.52% of full-time students received grants and/or scholarships and the average grants amount is $35,000 at University of Virginia School of Law. The average grant amount would cover 45.05% of tuition & fees.
Virginia ResidentsOut-of-State
2025 Tuition & fees$74,700$77,700
2024 Tuition & fees$71,200$74,200
Average Grant Amount$35,000
Grant Received66.52%

University of Virginia School of Law Directory Information

University of Virginia School of Law's calendar type is Semesters system. An academic year starts August and, JD degree is conferred in May, August, and December. In order to earn JD degree, a student must receive credit for 86 credit hours of course work.
The application deadline for fall term 2025 enrollment is March 1, 2023. The application fee for full-time J.D. program is $85. The application can be waived for applicants who apply on or before priority deadline. Contact school's admission office (see directory information below) for eligibility.