2026-2027 Tuition & Fees
Chapman University School of Law's 2027 tuition & fees is $66,972 for its prospective students. The law school tuition is increased by 5.97% from last year.
For law school students, the average living costs including room & board, books, and other personal expenses is $39,778. Including living costs and tuition & fees, the total costs of attendance of Chapman University School of Law is $106,750.
The following table summarizes the tuition & fees, and other college costs for Chapman University School of Law.
Chapman University School of Law 2027 Tuition & Fees
| 2026 | 2027 |
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| Law School Tuition |
$63,201 | $66,972
5.97% |
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| Living Costs | $32,956 | $39,778
20.70% |
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| COA | $96,157 | $106,750
11.02% |
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| Grants / Scholarships | $59,500 | **$62,110 |
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| COA after receiving aid | $36,657 | $44,640 |
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LSAT Scores and GPA for 2026 Admission
The average GPA is 3.7 and the average LSAT score is 163 for 2027 Chapman University School of Law admission.
The GPA is the average value of submitted scores from 152 pre-admitted and enrolled first-year students and the average LSAT score is computed over submitted scores from 153 students.
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Chapman University School of Law Average GPA and LSAT scores
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
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| GPA | 3.32 | 3.7 | 3.82 |
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| LSAT Scores | 156 | 163 | 164 |
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Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2025-2026, total 2,514 students have applied to Chapman University School of Law and 516 students have accepted to get into the school.
Among the admitted students, 152 students finally have enrolled into the school. The acceptance rate is 20.53% and the yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 29.46% at Chapman University School of Law. With 1 pre-admitted students, total 153 first-year students enrolled in Chapman University School of Law.
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Chapman University School of Law Admission Stats - Applicants, Admitted, and Enrolled
| Number of Students |
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| Acceptance Rate | 20.53% |
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| Applicants | 2,514 |
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| Admitted | 516 |
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| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 29.46% |
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| Enrolled | 152 |
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| Pre-Admitted | 1 |
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| Total Number of First-Year Students | 153 |
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| Male | 71 |
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| Female | 80 |
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| Another Gender | 1 |
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Grants and Scholarships
At Chapman University School of Law, 56.44% of enrolled students received grants and/or scholarships. The average grant amount is $62,110. 25.32% of students received more than full tuition amount, and 54.01% received more than half, but not the full tuition amount.
You can view more detailed financial aid statistics at Chapman University School of Law costs and financial aid page.
Grants and Scholarships Statistics
| Amounts / Percentage |
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| Number Received | 237 |
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| Half or Less than Tuition | 20.68% |
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| Half to Full Tuition | 54.01% |
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| Full Tuition | 0.00% |
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| More than Full Tuition | 25.88% |
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First-Year Enrollment Statistics by Gender and Race/Ethnicity
Chapman University School of Law enrolled 153 first-year students in total. Among them, 94.12% identified their race/ethnicity. By race and ethnicity, 58 White, 22 Asian, 12 Black or African American, 35 Hispanic students enrolled. By gender, 69 male and 74 female students enrolled at Chapman University School of Law.
By race and ethnicity, White has the most enrollment share at 37.91%, followed by Hispanics with 22.88%.
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Chapman University School of Law First-Year Enrollment Statistics by Gender and Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | Another | Unknown |
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| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0 (0%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| Asian | 22 (14.38%) | 8 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
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| Black or African American | 12 (7.84%) | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
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| Hispanics | 35 (22.88%) | 17 | 17 | 0 | 1 |
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| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 (0%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| Multiracial | 17 (11.11%) | 9 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
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| White | 58 (37.91%) | 29 | 29 | 0 | 0 |
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| Unknown | 9 (5.88%) | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
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Bar Exam Pass Rate
Last year, total 140 students took the bar exam first time at Chapman University School of Law. Among them, 104 students passed the exam and the bar exam pass rate is 74.29%. For reference, the average pass rate at California law schools is 72.01%. The following table shows the bar exam pass rate for first time exam takers at Chapman University School of Law.
In 2025, 143 students graduated from Chapman University School of Law. Of them, 119 graduates employed where bar passage required and 16 got J.D. Advantage jobs. By employed status, 134 graduates employed as full-time and 2 employed as part-time status. Check more employment statistics at Chapman University School of Law employement summary page.
Chapman University School of Law Bar Exam Pass Rate for First-time Takers
| Number of Students / Percentage |
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| Total Graduate | 142 |
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| First-time Takers | 140 |
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| No Exam Takers | 2 |
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| First-time Bar Exam Passer | 104 |
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| First-time Bar Exam Pass Rate | 74.29% |
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| Average Pass Rate at California Law Schools | 72.01% |
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