Law Schools in Florida
Currently, there are 11 Florida law schools that approved by ABA and/or active in IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education.
11 Florida Law Schools Statistics
The average tuition & fees of 11 Florida law schools are $32,556 for state residents and $38,505 for out-of-state students for academic year 2019-2020. The average GPA of the schools is 3.33 and the average LSAT score is 153. The average acceptance rate is 45.64%.
- University of Miami School of Law has the highest tuition & fees of $54,134 and St. Thomas University School of Law has the lowest tuition & fees of $21,095.
- Levin College of Law has the highest LSAT score of 164 and Florida A&M University College of Law has the lowest score of 146.
- Levin College of Law has the highest GPA of 3.80 and Florida Coastal School of Law has the lowest GPA of 2.94.
- Levin College of Law has the tightest (lowest) acceptance rate of 20.65% and St. Thomas University School of Law has the lowest rate of 57.18%.
- University of Miami School of Law has the most enrolled first-year students of 343 and Florida Coastal School of Law has the least enrolled students of 86.
Law Schools in Florida
Ave Maria School of Law
Ave Maria School of Law is located in Naples, FL, founded in 2000 and it has total 269 law school students. The 2020 law school tuition & fees at Ave Maria School of Law is $43,206. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.21 and the average LSAT score is 148. The acceptance rate of Ave Maria School of Law is 54.32% where 327 were admitted out of 602 applicants.
Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law
Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law (part of Barry University) is located in Miami, FL, founded in 1999 and it has total 648 law school students. The 2020 law school tuition & fees at Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law is $37,430. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.07 and the average LSAT score is 148. The acceptance rate of Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law is 53.02% where 711 were admitted out of 1,341 applicants.
Florida A&M University College of Law
Florida A&M University College of Law is located in Tallahassee, FL, founded in 2000 and it has total 563 law school students. The 2020 law school tuition & fees at Florida A&M University College of Law is $11,080 for Florida and $26,489 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.1 and the average LSAT score is 146. The acceptance rate of Florida A&M University College of Law is 50.17% where 604 were admitted out of 1,204 applicants.
Florida Coastal School of Law
Florida Coastal School of Law is located in Jacksonville, FL, founded in 1996 and it has total 250 law school students. The 2020 law school tuition & fees at Florida Coastal School of Law is $39,900. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 2.94 and the average LSAT score is 147. The acceptance rate of Florida Coastal School of Law is 50.45% where 501 were admitted out of 993 applicants.
Florida International University College of Law
Florida International University College of Law is located in Miami, FL, founded in 2000 and it has total 497 law school students. The 2020 law school tuition & fees at Florida International University College of Law is $20,669 for Florida and $34,453 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.61 and the average LSAT score is 157. The acceptance rate of Florida International University College of Law is 28.59% where 476 were admitted out of 1,665 applicants.
Florida State University College of Law
Florida State University College of Law is located in Tallahassee, FL, founded in 1966 and it has total 837 law school students. The 2020 law school tuition & fees at Florida State University College of Law is $20,694 for Florida and $40,705 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.73 and the average LSAT score is 160. The acceptance rate of Florida State University College of Law is 32.67% where 522 were admitted out of 1,598 applicants.
Shepard Broad Law Center
Shepard Broad Law Center (part of Nova Southeastern University) is located in Fort Lauderdale, FL, founded in 1974 and it has total 849 law school students. The 2020 law school tuition & fees at Shepard Broad Law Center is $43,140. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.16 and the average LSAT score is 151. The acceptance rate of Shepard Broad Law Center is 49.96% where 650 were admitted out of 1,301 applicants.
St. Thomas University School of Law
St. Thomas University School of Law is located in Miami Gardens, FL, founded in 1984 and it has total 604 law school students. The 2020 law school tuition & fees at St. Thomas University School of Law is $21,095. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.25 and the average LSAT score is 149. The acceptance rate of St. Thomas University School of Law is 57.18% where 589 were admitted out of 1,030 applicants.
Stetson University College of Law
Stetson University College of Law is located in DeLand, FL, founded in 1900 and it has total 937 law school students. The 2020 law school tuition & fees at Stetson University College of Law is $44,964. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.3 and the average LSAT score is 155. The acceptance rate of Stetson University College of Law is 50.42% where 891 were admitted out of 1,767 applicants.
Levin College of Law
Levin College of Law (part of University of Florida) is located in Gainesville, FL, founded in 1909 and it has total 876 law school students. The 2020 law school tuition & fees at Levin College of Law is $21,804 for Florida and $38,040 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.8 and the average LSAT score is 164. The acceptance rate of Levin College of Law is 20.65% where 456 were admitted out of 2,208 applicants.
University of Miami School of Law
University of Miami School of Law is located in Coral Gables, FL, founded in 1926 and it has total 1,295 law school students. The 2020 law school tuition & fees at University of Miami School of Law is $54,134. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.44 and the average LSAT score is 158. The acceptance rate of University of Miami School of Law is 54.66% where 1,426 were admitted out of 2,609 applicants.
Law Schools in Florida Comparison Table
| School Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Average GPA | Average LSAT | Total Enrollment | Enrollment (First-Year Students) | Bar Exam Pass Rate* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ave Maria School of Law Private, 4 or more yearsNaples, FL |
$43,206 | 54.32% | 3.21 | 148 | 269 | 107 | 56.36% |
| Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law Private, 4 or more yearsMiami, FL |
$37,430 | 53.02% | 3.07 | 148 | 648 | 245 | 56.79% |
| Florida A&M University College of Law Public, 4 or more yearsTallahassee, FL |
$26,489 ($11,080) |
50.17% | 3.10 | 146 | 563 | 210 | 58.33% |
| Florida Coastal School of Law Private, 4 or more yearsJacksonville, FL |
$39,900 | 50.45% | 2.94 | 147 | 250 | 86 | 61.76% |
| Florida International University College of Law Public, 4 or more yearsMiami, FL |
$34,453 ($20,669) |
28.59% | 3.61 | 157 | 497 | 152 | 94.81% |
| Florida State University College of Law Public, 4 or more yearsTallahassee, FL |
$40,705 ($20,694) |
32.67% | 3.73 | 160 | 837 | 192 | 86.71% |
| Shepard Broad Law Center Private, 4 or more yearsFort Lauderdale, FL |
$43,140 | 49.96% | 3.16 | 151 | 849 | 196 | 65.45% |
| St. Thomas University School of Law Private, 4 or more yearsMiami Gardens, FL |
$21,095 | 57.18% | 3.25 | 149 | 604 | 226 | 66.66% |
| Stetson University College of Law Private, 4 or more yearsDeLand, FL |
$44,964 | 50.42% | 3.30 | 155 | 937 | 298 | 76.92% |
| Levin College of Law Public, 4 or more yearsGainesville, FL |
$38,040 ($21,804) |
20.65% | 3.80 | 164 | 876 | 152 | 87.12% |
| University of Miami School of Law Private, 4 or more yearsCoral Gables, FL |
$54,134 | 54.66% | 3.44 | 158 | 1,295 | 343 | 78.44% |
*The pass rate is based on the first time bar exam takers.