What GPA do I need for University of Richmond School of Law?

The median GPA for University of Richmond School of Law is 3.62. The 25th-75th percentile range is 3.21-3.74.

What is University of Richmond School of Law's acceptance rate?

University of Richmond School of Law's acceptance rate is 43.5%. This rate may vary by application cycle.

University of Richmond - Admissions, Stats & Reviews

Q: What LSAT score do I need for University of Richmond School of Law?

The median LSAT score for University of Richmond School of Law is 161. The 25th-75th percentile range is 155-162.

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What's Happening This Cycle?

Track decisions and applicant data for the 2020-2021 cycle — 273 applicants reporting.

Attending Accepted (deciding) Accepted (withdrew) Rejected Withdrew Unknown Outcome

20-21 selected

52.8%

9.2%

13.9%

24.2%

waitlist (95)

9.5%

2.1%

3.2%

85.3%

20-21 · selected

19-20 previous

59.1%

2.7%

6.4%

31.8%

waitlist (26)

11.5%

88.5%

19-20 · previous

ABA 509 (2020): 1,361 apps · 592 offers · 153 enrolled · 43.5% acceptance rate

144 accepted (10 attending) +79 25 rejected +22 38 withdrew +31 66 unknown +31

Detailed Breakdown

Accepted · 144 total (incl. 9 from waitlist) · 6.9% yield

Attending 10 6.9% Still deciding 75 52.1% Withdrew 59 41%

Waitlist · 95 total · 9.5% accepted off WL

Accepted off WL 9 9.5% Still waiting 81 85.3% Withdrew 3 3.2% Rejected 2 2.1%

Admissions Data

LSAT & GPA Statistics
	25th	50th	75th
LSAT (ABA · 2020) 71st percentile	155	161	162
LSAT (LSD)	158	161	164
GPA (ABA · 2020) 58th percentile	3.21	3.62	3.74
GPA (LSD)	3.2	3.55	3.73

LSD data based on 273 self-reported applications

Average Statistics by Decision (LSD)
Metric	Rejected	All	Accepted
LSAT	156.14	161.01	162.84
GPA	3.0	3.44	3.57
Softs	T3.12	T3.32	T3.37
Avg $	-	-	$91,001

* Softs are self-reported ratings (T1-T4)

Admissions Metrics (ABA 509)
Metric	Value
Applications	1361 52nd percentile
Admission Offers	592
Class Size	153 38th percentile
Acceptance Rate	43.5% 55th percentile
Yield Rate	25.51% 26th percentile

Application Process Statistics
Avg Days: Sent to Decision	42 days
Avg Days: UR to Decision	24 days
Interview Invite Rate	0.4%
Interview → Acceptance Rate	100.0%

Decision Timing

Selected Cycle (2020-2021) decisions (solid) vs. 77 decisions from Previous Cycle (2019-2020) (faded). Click the previous cycle in the legend to toggle.

Where Is University of Richmond School of Law Trending?

Historical LSAT, GPA, and acceptance rate data from ABA 509 reports. Rising medians or falling acceptance rates indicate increasing competitiveness.

LSAT and GPA bands show 25th/50th/75th percentiles; acceptance rate is lower = more selective. Click legend items to show/hide metrics.

Will I Get a Job? — University of Richmond School of Law Employment Outcomes

Overview

84.5% of University of Richmond School of Law graduates secured JD-required employment, with a median private sector salary of $83,500 and a 81.9% first-time bar passage rate (2020 ABA 509 data).

JD Employment Rate

84.5%

55th percentile

First-Time Bar Pass

81.9%

54th percentile

Median Starting Salary

$83,500

Private Sector

53rd percentile

Employment Quality

JD Required

70.7%

52nd percentile

BigLaw Placement

6.0%

57th percentile

Federal Clerkships

5.2%

81st percentile

School-Funded Positions

1.7%

Employment Quality Distribution

Law Firm Employment by Size

Employment Quality Matrix

Bar Required ★ 84 (72.4% of class)

FTLT (Full-Time Long-Term) 82

FTST (Full-Time Short-Term) 2

JD Advantage 14 (12.1% of class)

FTLT (Full-Time Long-Term) 11

FTST (Full-Time Short-Term) 3

Professional 2 (1.7% of class)

Other 2 (1.7% of class)

School-Funded 2 (1.7% of class)

FTLT (Full-Time Long-Term) 1

FTST (Full-Time Short-Term) 1

Total Employed 104 (89.7% of class)

Employment Type	Full-Time Long-Term	Full-Time Short-Term	Part-Time Long-Term	Part-Time Short-Term	Total	% of Grads
Bar Required ★	82	2	—	—	84	72.4%
JD Advantage	11	3	—	—	14	12.1%
Professional	—	—	—	—	2	1.7%
Other	—	—	—	—	2	1.7%
School-Funded	1	1	—	—	2	1.7%
Total Employed	94	6	0	0	104	89.7%

School-Funded: May inflate stats

Generally, if you attend law school, you want to secure a bar-required position. However, at prestigious institutions, students may target specific JD advantage positions such as private equity or elite consulting roles.

Employment by Sector

Sector Details

Sector	% of Graduates	National Percentile
Law Firms	33.6%	11th percentile
Judicial Clerkships	25.0%	93rd percentile
Government	10.3%	46th percentile
Public Interest	8.6%	64th percentile
Business	10.3%	58th percentile
Academia	0.9%	46th percentile

Unemployment: 6.9% (seeking employment)

Clerkships by Type

Type	Graduates	% of Class	National Rank
Federal	6	5.2%	81st percentile
State/Local	23	19.8%	—

Federal clerkships enhance careers in litigation and academia.

Bar Exam Performance

Metric	Rate	Percentile
First-Time Pass	81.9%	54th percentile
Ultimate Pass	89.51%	45th percentile
Jurisdiction Weighted	77.43%	—

Takers: 116 Passed: 95 State avg: 77.43% vs State: +4.5%

Salary Outcomes

Private Sector

Median Salary $83,500

53rd percentile

25th Percentile $69,500

59th percentile

Public Sector

Median Salary $53,054

27th percentile

Career Outcomes Summary

Law school tuition at University of Richmond School of Law is $97k annually (calculated from semester costs). Prospective law students should budget approximately $37k for the total annual cost of attending (including tuition, fees, books, and living expenses).

After completing their JD program at University of Richmond School of Law, graduates entering private law firms earn a median starting salary of $83,500. JD graduates pursuing public sector legal careers start at approximately $53,054. These post-law school employment outcomes are important factors for evaluating the return on investment for your legal education.

For law school applicants interested in specific legal career paths, it's worth noting that 33.6% of University of Richmond School of Law JD graduates secure positions at law firms after graduation. Additionally, 25.0% of graduates obtain prestigious judicial clerkships, and 8.6% pursue public interest law careers. Overall, 84.5% of JD graduates were employed at jobs that required a JD within 10 months of graduation.

For JD graduates from University of Richmond School of Law, the first-time bar exam pass rate is 81.9%. Within two years, 89.51% of graduates ultimately pass the bar exam. The school's first-time pass rate is +4.5% compared to the weighted state average. These bar passage metrics are important indicators of how well the law school prepares its students for this crucial professional licensing examination.

University of Richmond School of Law Financial Overview

Cost of Attendance

Annual Tuition

$48,600

65th percentile

Cost of Living

$18,950

20th percentile

3-Year Estimated Total $202,650

Scholarship & Grant Aid

Students Receiving Grants

76%

39th percentile

Median Grant

$30,000

Grant Range (25th–75th)

$15,000 – $46,400

Grant Distribution

28%

25%

21%

< Half Tuition: 28.0%

Half to Full: 25.0%

Full Tuition: 21.0%

> Full Tuition: 1.0%

Debt & ROI

Avg Debt at Graduation

$114,514

60th percentile

Graduates Who Borrowed

70.7%

44th percentile

Debt-to-Salary Ratio

1.4×

Conditional Scholarships

This school reports no conditional scholarships.

Admissions Contact

https://law.richmond.edu/admissions/index.html (804) 289-8189

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3.4 / 164 • University of Maryland • 8 months ago

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About University of Richmond School of Law admissions

University of Richmond School of Law is a prestigious JD program located in Richmond, Virginia. In the competitive 2020 law school rankings, University of Richmond School of Law was ranked 54 by US News & World Report, making it a strong option for prospective law students in the current application cycle. According to the 2020 ABA 509 Report, University of Richmond School of Law has an entering 1L class size of approximately 153 with an acceptance rate of 43.5%, positioning it among the competitive law schools for JD applicants.

About University of Richmond School of Law Admissions

Based on the 2020 ABA 509 Report, 1361 candidates submitted JD applications to University of Richmond School of Law and 592 received acceptance letters. The law school application process here is moderately selective for prospective students with an acceptance rate of 43.5%.

The JD program at University of Richmond School of Law enrolls a first-year class of 153 law students each year, with an admissions yield rate of 25.51%. This means that of the 592 applicants who received law school acceptance letters, 151 chose to enroll. Understanding these law school admission statistics can help prospective JD applicants evaluate their chances and plan their application strategy.

For a competitive law school application to University of Richmond School of Law, students should aim to meet or exceed the median statistics shown below. Meeting these GPA and LSAT targets significantly improves your chances of admission.

What LSAT score do I need for University of Richmond School of Law?

The above statistics show that University of Richmond School of Law typically admits students with LSAT scores ranging from 155 (25th percentile) to 162 (75th percentile), with a median of 161.

For GPA, admitted students typically have undergraduate GPAs ranging from 3.21 to 3.74, with a median of 3.62.

With an acceptance rate of 43.5%, University of Richmond School of Law is considered a moderately selective law school in terms of admissions.

What these numbers mean

Percentiles: The 25th/50th/75th percentiles show the distribution of scores among admitted students.
Applications: Total number of people who applied to this law school.
Acceptance Rate: Percentage of applicants who received offers (lower = more selective).
Yield Rate: Percentage of admitted students who enrolled (higher = more desirable).