Best Public Law Schools
University of Virginia School of Law ranked first and University of Michigan Law School ranked second in 2024 Best Public Law Schools rankings.
Below statements summarize the average statistics including law schools tuition and admission data for the top 10 Best Public Law Schools. You can compare all law schools in one table with GAP, LSAT, admission, and tuition information at law school comparison page.
- The average law school tuition & fees is $51,002 and, among Best Public Law Schools, University of Virginia School of Law has the highest tuition & fees of $77,700 and University of Georgia School of Law has the lowest tuition & fees of $37,752.
- The average LSAT score is 159 and, among Best Public Law Schools, University of Virginia School of Law has the highest LSAT score of 171 and The University of Alabama School of Law has the lowest score of 167.
- The average acceptance rate is 42.35% and, among Best Public Law Schools, University of Virginia School of Law has the tightest (lowest) rate of 11% and University of Minnesota Law School has the loosest (highest) rate of 40%.
- The average law school population is 139,883 and, among Best Public Law Schools, Los Angeles School of Law (University of California-Los Angeles) has the most students of 1,376 and The University of Alabama School of Law has the fewest students of 473.
- The average bar exam pass rate (for first-time exam takers) is 77.17% and, among Best Public Law Schools, University of Michigan Law School has the highest rate of 97% and Levin College of Law (University of Florida) has the lowest rate of 82%.
Best Public Law Schools
| Rank | College Name | Founded | Tuition & Fees | LSAT Score | GPA | Acceptance Rate | Student Population | Bar Pass Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | University of Virginia School of Law Charlottesville, VA | 1826 | $77,700 | 171 | 3.94 | 11.5% | 960 | 96.5% |
| 8 | University of Michigan Law School Ann Arbor, MI | 1859 | $72,584 | 171 | 3.85 | 12.6% | 978 | 97.3% |
| 16 | University of Texas School of Law Austin, TX | 1883 | $54,096 | 171 | 3.86 | 14.9% | 1,005 | 94.0% |
| 14 | Los Angeles School of Law (University of California-Los Angeles) Los Angeles, CA | 1949 | $71,430 | 170 | 3.92 | 16.8% | 1,376 | 88.8% |
| 11 | Berkeley School of Law (University of California-Berkeley) Berkeley, CA | 1894 | $74,995 | 170 | 3.87 | 14.9% | 1,302 | 88.2% |
| 30 | Levin College of Law (University of Florida) Gainesville, FL | 1909 | $38,040 | 169 | 3.91 | 17.0% | 762 | 81.9% |
| 22 | University of Georgia School of Law Athens, GA | 1859 | $37,752 | 169 | 3.83 | 14.8% | 694 | 83.7% |
| 25 | George Mason University School of Law Arlington, VA | 1972 | $42,798 | 168 | 3.89 | 14.0% | 924 | 87.4% |
| 24 | University of Minnesota Law School Minneapolis, MN | 1888 | $58,396 | 168 | 3.85 | 39.8% | 720 | 89.6% |
| 31 | The University of Alabama School of Law Tuscaloosa, AL | 1872 | $44,470 | 167 | 3.95 | 26.6% | 473 | 91.3% |
| Average | - | $51,002 | 159 | 3.61 | 42.3% | 139,883 | 77.2% |