Law Schools in Georgia
Currently, there are 6 Georgia law schools that approved by ABA and/or active in IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education.
6 Georgia Law Schools Statistics
The average tuition & fees of 6 Georgia law schools are $38,928 for state residents and $45,323 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2022-2023. The average GPA of the schools is 3.51 and the average LSAT score is 158. The average acceptance rate is 32.33%.
- Emory University School of Law has the highest tuition & fees of $64,504 and Georgia State University College of Law has the lowest tuition & fees of $36,810.
- Emory University School of Law has the highest LSAT score of 167 and Appalachian School of Law has the lowest score of 147.
- University of Georgia School of Law has the highest GPA of 3.82 and Atlanta's John Marshall Law School has the lowest GPA of 3.13.
- University of Georgia School of Law has the tightest (lowest) acceptance rate of 18.48% and Atlanta's John Marshall Law School has the lowest rate of 43.06%.
- Emory University School of Law has the most enrolled first-year students of 304 and Appalachian School of Law has the least enrolled students of 62.
ABA-Accredited Law Schools in Georgia
Appalachian School of Law
Appalachian School of Law is located in Grundy, GA, founded in 1994 and it has total 158 law school students. The 2023 law school tuition & fees at Appalachian School of Law is $41,000. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.27 and the average LSAT score is 147. The acceptance rate of Appalachian School of Law is 42.21% and the yield is 25.41%.
Atlanta's John Marshall Law School
Atlanta's John Marshall Law School is located in Atlanta, GA, founded in 1933 and it has total 301 law school students. The 2023 law school tuition & fees at Atlanta's John Marshall Law School is $49,578. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.13 and the average LSAT score is 151. The acceptance rate of Atlanta's John Marshall Law School is 43.06% and the yield is 29.05%.
Emory University School of Law
Emory University School of Law is located in Atlanta, GA, founded in 1916 and it has total 899 law school students. The 2023 law school tuition & fees at Emory University School of Law is $64,504. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.80 and the average LSAT score is 167. The acceptance rate of Emory University School of Law is 27.31% and the yield is 21.18%.
Georgia State University College of Law
Georgia State University College of Law is located in Atlanta, GA, founded in 1982 and it has total 750 law school students. The 2023 law school tuition & fees at Georgia State University College of Law is $17,202 for Georgia and $36,810 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.55 and the average LSAT score is 160. The acceptance rate of Georgia State University College of Law is 26.96% and the yield is 38.74%.
Mercer Law School
Mercer Law School (part of Mercer University) is located in Macon, GA, founded in 1873 and it has total 369 law school students. The 2023 law school tuition & fees at Mercer Law School is $42,292. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.51 and the average LSAT score is 156. The acceptance rate of Mercer Law School is 35.98% and the yield is 31.81%.
University of Georgia School of Law
University of Georgia School of Law is located in Athens, GA, founded in 1859 and it has total 595 law school students. The 2023 law school tuition & fees at University of Georgia School of Law is $18,994 for Georgia and $37,752 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.82 and the average LSAT score is 166. The acceptance rate of University of Georgia School of Law is 18.48% and the yield is 34.48%.
ABA-Accredited Law Schools in Georgia Comparison Table
| School Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Average GPA | Average LSAT | Total Enrollment | Enrollment (First-Year Students) | Bar Exam Pass Rate* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian School of Law private, Grundy, GA |
$41,000 | 42.21% | 3.27 | 147 | 158 | 62 | 41.18% |
| Atlanta's John Marshall Law School private, Atlanta, GA |
$49,578 | 43.06% | 3.13 | 151 | 301 | 129 | 60.00% |
| Emory University School of Law private, Atlanta, GA |
$64,504 | 27.31% | 3.80 | 167 | 899 | 304 | 91.70% |
| Georgia State University College of Law public, Atlanta, GA |
$36,810 ($17,202) |
26.96% | 3.55 | 160 | 750 | 222 | 88.34% |
| Mercer Law School private, Macon, GA |
$42,292 | 35.98% | 3.51 | 156 | 369 | 118 | 80.70% |
| University of Georgia School of Law public, Athens, GA |
$37,752 ($18,994) |
18.48% | 3.82 | 166 | 595 | 191 | 94.32% |
*The pass rate is based on the first time bar exam takers.