Law Schools in Virginia
Currently, there are 7 Virginia law schools that approved by ABA and/or active in IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education.
7 Virginia Law Schools Statistics
The average tuition & fees of 7 Virginia law schools are $45,733 for state residents and $50,873 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2022-2023. The average GPA of the schools is 3.70 and the average LSAT score is 162. The average acceptance rate is 33.15%.
- University of Virginia School of Law has the highest tuition & fees of $71,500 and Regent University School of Law has the lowest tuition & fees of $39,696.
- University of Virginia School of Law has the highest LSAT score of 171 and Liberty University School of Law has the lowest score of 153.
- University of Virginia School of Law has the highest GPA of 3.91 and Liberty University School of Law has the lowest GPA of 3.48.
- University of Virginia School of Law has the tightest (lowest) acceptance rate of 9.66% and Liberty University School of Law has the lowest rate of 57.83%.
- University of Virginia School of Law has the most enrolled first-year students of 286 and Regent University School of Law has the least enrolled students of 122.
ABA-Accredited Law Schools in Virginia
George Mason University School of Law
George Mason University School of Law is located in Arlington, VA, founded in 1972 and it has total 791 law school students. The 2023 law school tuition & fees at George Mason University School of Law is $26,576 for Virginia and $42,406 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.81 and the average LSAT score is 164. The acceptance rate of George Mason University School of Law is 27.07% and the yield is 44.73%.
Liberty University School of Law
Liberty University School of Law is located in Lynchburg, VA, founded in 2004 and it has total 961 law school students. The 2023 law school tuition & fees at Liberty University School of Law is $41,252. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.48 and the average LSAT score is 153. The acceptance rate of Liberty University School of Law is 57.83% and the yield is 37.04%.
Marshall-Wythe School of Law
Marshall-Wythe School of Law (part of William & Mary) is located in Williamsburg, VA, founded in 1779 and it has total 687 law school students. The 2023 law school tuition & fees at Marshall-Wythe School of Law is $38,136 for Virginia and $55,285 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.78 and the average LSAT score is 164. The acceptance rate of Marshall-Wythe School of Law is 30.09% and the yield is 20.63%.
Regent University School of Law
Regent University School of Law is located in Virginia Beach, VA, founded in 1986 and it has total 321 law school students. The 2023 law school tuition & fees at Regent University School of Law is $39,696. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.64 and the average LSAT score is 156. The acceptance rate of Regent University School of Law is 39.70% and the yield is 45.86%.
University of Richmond School of Law
University of Richmond School of Law is located in University of Richmond School of Law, VA, founded in 1870 and it has total 421 law school students. The 2023 law school tuition & fees at University of Richmond School of Law is $51,510. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.70 and the average LSAT score is 162. The acceptance rate of University of Richmond School of Law is 36.29% and the yield is 20.41%.
University of Virginia School of Law
University of Virginia School of Law is located in Charlottesville, VA, founded in 1826 and it has total 936 law school students. The 2023 law school tuition & fees at University of Virginia School of Law is $68,500 for Virginia and $71,500 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.91 and the average LSAT score is 171. The acceptance rate of University of Virginia School of Law is 9.66% and the yield is 42.00%.
Washington and Lee University School of Law
Washington and Lee University School of Law is located in Lexington, VA, founded in 1849 and it has total 379 law school students. The 2023 law school tuition & fees at Washington and Lee University School of Law is $54,460. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.61 and the average LSAT score is 164. The acceptance rate of Washington and Lee University School of Law is 31.44% and the yield is 20.53%.
ABA-Accredited Law Schools in Virginia Comparison Table
| School Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Average GPA | Average LSAT | Total Enrollment | Enrollment (First-Year Students) | Bar Exam Pass Rate* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Mason University School of Law public, Arlington, VA |
$42,406 ($26,576) |
27.07% | 3.81 | 164 | 791 | 259 | 95.27% |
| Liberty University School of Law private, Lynchburg, VA |
$41,252 | 57.83% | 3.48 | 153 | 961 | 130 | 88.89% |
| Marshall-Wythe School of Law public, Williamsburg, VA |
$55,285 ($38,136) |
30.09% | 3.78 | 164 | 687 | 164 | 96.92% |
| Regent University School of Law private, Virginia Beach, VA |
$39,696 | 39.70% | 3.64 | 156 | 321 | 122 | 90.62% |
| University of Richmond School of Law private, University of Richmond School of Law, VA |
$51,510 | 36.29% | 3.70 | 162 | 421 | 141 | 92.08% |
| University of Virginia School of Law public, Charlottesville, VA |
$71,500 ($68,500) |
9.66% | 3.91 | 171 | 936 | 286 | 98.35% |
| Washington and Lee University School of Law private, Lexington, VA |
$54,460 | 31.44% | 3.61 | 164 | 379 | 148 | 92.59% |
*The pass rate is based on the first time bar exam takers.