2023-2024 Tuition & Fees
Santa Clara University School of Law's 2024 tuition & fees is $59,254 for its prospective students. The law school tuition is increased by
4.97% from last year.
For law school students, the average living costs including room & board, books, and other personal expenses is $35,324. Including living costs and tuition & fees, the total costs of attendance of Santa Clara University School of Law is $94,578.
The following table summarizes the tuition & fees, and other college costs for Santa Clara University School of Law.
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Santa Clara University School of Law 2024 Tuition & Fees
| 2023 | 2024 |
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| Law School Tuition |
$56,448 | $59,254
4.97% |
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| Living Costs |
$35,452 |
$35,324
-0.36% |
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| Room & Board | $28,422 | $27,024 |
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| Books & Supplies | $1,620 | $1,620 |
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| Personal Expenses | $5,410 | $6,680 |
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| COA | $91,900 | $94,578
2.91% |
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| Grants / Scholarships | $25,000 | $30,000 |
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| COA after receiving aid | $66,900 | $64,578 |
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LSAT Scores and GPA
The average GPA is 3.55 and the average LSAT score is 159 for 2024 Santa Clara University School of Law admission. The GPA is the average value of submitted scores from 232 pre-admitted and enrolled first-year students and the average LSAT score is computed over submitted scores from 239 students including both full-time and part-time status. The following table summarizes the GPA and LSAT scores by 25th, 50th, and 75th percentiles.
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Santa Clara University School of Law Average GPA and LSAT scores
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|
| GPA | 3.31 | 3.55 | 3.72 |
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| Full-Time | 3.35 | 3.56 | 3.72 |
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| Part-Time | 2.98 | 3.34 | 3.63 |
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| LSAT Scores | 155 | 159 | 162 |
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| Full-Time | 156 | 159 | 162 |
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| Part-Time | 154 | 157 | 162 |
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Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2023-2024, total 1,913 students have applied to Santa Clara University School of Law and 1,003 students have accepted to get into the school. Among the admitted students, 240 students finally have enrolled into the school. The acceptance rate is 52.43% and the yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 23.93% at Santa Clara University School of Law. With 4 pre-admitted students, total 244 first-year students enrolled in Santa Clara University School of Law.
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Santa Clara University School of Law Admission Stats - Applicants, Admitted, and Enrolled
| Number of Students |
|---|
| Applicants | 1,913 |
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| Admitted | 1,003 |
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| Enrolled | 240 |
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| Acceptance Rate | 52.43% |
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| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 23.93% |
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| Pre-Admitted | 4 |
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| Total Number of First-Year Students | 244
97 men, 147 women
210 full-time, 34 part-time |
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Bar Exam Pass Rate
Last year, total 212 students took the bar exam first time at Santa Clara University School of Law. Among them, 137 students passed the exam and the bar exam pass rate is 64.62%. For reference, the average pass rate at California law schools is 72.29%. The following table shows the bar exam pass rate for first time exam takers at Santa Clara University School of Law.
In 2023, 216 students graduated from Santa Clara University School of Law. Of them, 130 graduates employed where bar passage required and 25 got J.D. Advantage jobs. By employed status, 157 graduates employed as full-time and 16 employed as part-time status. Check more employment statistics at Santa Clara University School of Law employement summary page.
Santa Clara University School of Law Bar Exam Pass Rate for First-time Takers
| Number of Students / Percentage |
|---|
| Total Graduate | 216 |
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| First-time Takers | 212
27 from prior year |
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| No Exam Takers | 31 |
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| First-time Bar Exam Passer | 137 |
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| First-time Bar Exam Pass Rate | 64.62% |
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| Average Pass Rate at California Law Schools | 72.29% |
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Grants and Scholarships
At Santa Clara University School of Law, 77.59% of enrolled students received grants and/or scholarships. The average grant amount is $30,000. 7.21% of students received more than full tuition amount, and 29.63% received more than half, but not the full tuition amount.
You can view more detailed financial aid statistics at Santa Clara University School of Law costs and financial aid page.
Grants and Scholarships Statistics
| Amounts / Percentage |
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| Full-time |
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| Number Received | 464 |
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| Half or Less than Tuition | 42.89% |
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| Half to Full Tuition | 29.31% |
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| Full Tuition | 6.90% |
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| More than Full Tuition | 0.22% |
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| Part-time |
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| Number Received | 49 |
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| Half or Less than Tuition | 48.98% |
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| Half to Full Tuition | 32.65% |
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| Full Tuition | 8.16% |
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| More than Full Tuition | 0.00% |
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