Law Schools in Virginia

Currently, there are 7 Virginia law schools that approved by ABA and/or active in IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education.

Statistics for 7 Virginia Law Schools

The average tuition & fees of 7 Virginia law schools are $49,316 for state residents and $55,383 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. The average GPA of the schools is 3.76 and the average LSAT score is 164. The average acceptance rate is 31.86%.

University of Virginia School of Law has the highest tuition & fees of $77,700 and George Mason University School of Law has the lowest tuition & fees of $42,798.
University of Virginia School of Law has the highest LSAT score of 171 and Liberty University School of Law has the lowest score of 154.
University of Virginia School of Law has the highest GPA of 3.94 and Liberty University School of Law has the lowest GPA of 3.56.
University of Virginia School of Law has the tightest (lowest) acceptance rate of 11.46% and Liberty University School of Law has the lowest rate of 56.43%.
University of Virginia School of Law has the most enrolled first-year students of 277 and George Mason University School of Law has the least enrolled students of 97.

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Law Schools in Virginia Comparison Table

The following table compares Law Schools in Virginia with important law schools facts. All data is for the academic year 2023-2024, except bar exam passage data for 2022-2023.

School Name	Tuition & Fees	Acceptance Rate	Average GPA	Average LSAT	Total Enrollment	Enrollment (First-Year Students)	Bar Exam Pass Rate*
George Mason University School of Law public, Arlington, VA	$42,798 ($26,950)	14.03%	3.89	168	924	97	87.43%
Liberty University School of Law private, Lynchburg, VA	$44,260	56.43%	3.56	154	837	105	82.14%
Marshall-Wythe School of Law public, Williamsburg, VA	$68,329 ($44,706)	27.31%	3.77	166	556	146	92.96%
Regent University School of Law private, Virginia Beach, VA	$43,546	40.88%	3.68	157	944	108	83.51%
University of Richmond School of Law private, University of Richmond School of Law, VA	$55,500	41.46%	3.75	164	408	134	79.59%
University of Virginia School of Law public, Charlottesville, VA	$77,700 ($74,700)	11.46%	3.94	171	960	277	96.50%
Washington and Lee University School of Law private, Lexington, VA	$55,550	31.44%	3.72	165	380	124	83.33%

*The pass rate is based on the first time bar exam takers.

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Law Schools in Virginia

George Mason University School of Law

George Mason University School of Law is located in Arlington, VA, founded in 1972 and it has total 924 law school students. The 2024 law school tuition & fees at George Mason University School of Law is $26,950 for Virginia and $42,798 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.89 and the average LSAT score is 168. The acceptance rate of George Mason University School of Law is 14.03% and the yield is 30.03%.

Liberty University School of Law

Liberty University School of Law is located in Lynchburg, VA, founded in 2004 and it has total 837 law school students. The 2025 law school tuition & fees at Liberty University School of Law is $44,260. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.56 and the average LSAT score is 154. The acceptance rate of Liberty University School of Law is 56.43% and the yield is 40.54%.

Marshall-Wythe School of Law

Marshall-Wythe School of Law (part of William & Mary) is located in Williamsburg, VA, founded in 1779 and it has total 556 law school students. The 2025 law school tuition & fees at Marshall-Wythe School of Law is $44,706 for Virginia and $68,329 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.77 and the average LSAT score is 166. The acceptance rate of Marshall-Wythe School of Law is 27.31% and the yield is 23.78%.

Regent University School of Law

Regent University School of Law is located in Virginia Beach, VA, founded in 1986 and it has total 944 law school students. The 2025 law school tuition & fees at Regent University School of Law is $43,546. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.68 and the average LSAT score is 157. The acceptance rate of Regent University School of Law is 40.88% and the yield is 48.21%.

University of Richmond School of Law

University of Richmond School of Law is located in University of Richmond School of Law, VA, founded in 1870 and it has total 408 law school students. The 2025 law school tuition & fees at University of Richmond School of Law is $55,500. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.75 and the average LSAT score is 164. The acceptance rate of University of Richmond School of Law is 41.46% and the yield is 19.45%.

University of Virginia School of Law

University of Virginia School of Law is located in Charlottesville, VA, founded in 1826 and it has total 960 law school students. The 2025 law school tuition & fees at University of Virginia School of Law is $74,700 for Virginia and $77,700 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.94 and the average LSAT score is 171. The acceptance rate of University of Virginia School of Law is 11.46% and the yield is 43.08%.

Washington and Lee University School of Law

Washington and Lee University School of Law is located in Lexington, VA, founded in 1849 and it has total 380 law school students. The 2024 law school tuition & fees at Washington and Lee University School of Law is $55,550. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.72 and the average LSAT score is 165. The acceptance rate of Washington and Lee University School of Law is 31.44% and the yield is 19.50%.