2023-2024 Tuition & Fees
Gould School of Law's 2024 tuition & fees is $78,038 for its prospective students. The law school tuition is increased by
5.21% from last year.
For law school students, the average living costs including room & board, books, and other personal expenses is $27,474. Including living costs and tuition & fees, the total costs of attendance of Gould School of Law is $105,512.
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Gould School of Law 2024 Tuition & Fees
| 2023 | 2024 |
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| Law School Tuition |
$74,173 | $78,038
5.21% |
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| Living Costs |
$26,780 |
$27,474
2.59% |
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| Room & Board | $22,158 | $22,654 |
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| Books & Supplies | $2,200 | $2,200 |
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| Personal Expenses | $2,422 | $2,620 |
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| COA | $100,953 | $105,512
4.52% |
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| Grants / Scholarships | $40,000 | $40,000 |
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| COA after receiving aid | $60,953 | $65,512 |
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LSAT Scores and GPA
The average GPA is 3.88 and the average LSAT score is 169 for 2024 Gould School of Law admission. The GPA is the average value of submitted scores from 185 pre-admitted and enrolled first-year students and the average LSAT score is computed over submitted scores from 179 students. The following table summarizes the GPA and LSAT scores by 25th, 50th, and 75th percentiles.
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Gould School of Law Average GPA and LSAT scores
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
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| GPA | 3.77 | 3.88 | 3.96 |
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| LSAT Scores | 165 | 169 | 169 |
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Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2023-2024, total 4,850 students have applied to Gould School of Law and 607 students have accepted to get into the school. Among the admitted students, 178 students finally have enrolled into the school. The acceptance rate is 12.52% and the yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 29.32% at Gould School of Law. With 11 pre-admitted students, total 189 first-year students enrolled in Gould School of Law.
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Gould School of Law Admission Stats - Applicants, Admitted, and Enrolled
| Number of Students |
|---|
| Applicants | 4,850 |
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| Admitted | 607 |
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| Enrolled | 178 |
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| Acceptance Rate | 12.52% |
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| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 29.32% |
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| Pre-Admitted | 11 |
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| Total Number of First-Year Students | 189
76 men, 113 women
All full-time students |
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Bar Exam Pass Rate
Last year, total 209 students took the bar exam first time at Gould School of Law. Among them, 186 students passed the exam and the bar exam pass rate is 89%. For reference, the average pass rate at California law schools is 73.65%. The following table shows the bar exam pass rate for first time exam takers at Gould School of Law.
In 2023, 193 students graduated from Gould School of Law. Of them, 175 graduates employed where bar passage required and 10 got J.D. Advantage jobs. By employed status, 187 graduates employed as full-time and 1 employed as part-time status. Check more employment statistics at Gould School of Law employement summary page.
Gould School of Law Bar Exam Pass Rate for First-time Takers
| Number of Students / Percentage |
|---|
| Total Graduate | 212 |
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| First-time Takers | 209
7 from prior year |
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| No Exam Takers | 6 |
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| First-time Bar Exam Passer | 186 |
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| First-time Bar Exam Pass Rate | 89% |
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| Average Pass Rate at California Law Schools | 73.65% |
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Grants and Scholarships
At Gould School of Law, 97.46% of enrolled students received grants and/or scholarships. The average grant amount is $40,000. 0.98% of students received more than full tuition amount, and 60.49% received more than half, but not the full tuition amount.
You can view more detailed financial aid statistics at Gould School of Law costs and financial aid page.
Grants and Scholarships Statistics
| Amounts / Percentage |
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| Number Received | 615 |
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| Half or Less than Tuition | 38.54% |
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| Half to Full Tuition | 60.49% |
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| Full Tuition | 0.00% |
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| More than Full Tuition | 0.98% |
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