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University of Richmond School of Law
Also known as
- University of Richmond School of Law
- University of Richmond
- RICHMOND, UNIVERSITY OF
University of Richmond School of Law is a law school located in Richmond, Virginia. The school was ranked 71 in 2025 by USNWR. Annual enrollment for University of Richmond School of Law is approximately 134.
Admissions website: https://law.richmond.edu/admissions/index.html
Admissions phone: (804) 289-8189
University of Richmond School of Law Key Statistics
| Previous year ABA 509 data | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentiles | 25 | 50 | 75 |
| LSAT | 157 | 164 | 165 |
| GPA | 3.5 | 3.75 | 3.86 |
| Miscellaneous | Count | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| # Applications | 1662 | 56 |
| # Admissions offers | 689 | - |
| Class size | 134 | 30 |
| % Accepted | 41.5% | 53 |
| % Yield | 19.4% | 8 |
During the 2025 application cycle, 1,662 people applied and 689 were offered admission.
University of Richmond has a 1L class size of 134, and yield of 19.45%. 134 out of 689 applicants who were offered admission accepted, meaning that 19.45% of the people who were offered admission ended up attending the school.
The 1L class at University of Richmond has a median LSAT of 164. The 25th percentile LSAT is 158 and the 75th percentile LSAT is 165.
The median GPA is 3.75. The 25th percentile GPA is 3.5 and the 75th percentile GPA is 3.83.
University of Richmond School of Law LSAT & GPA graph for 2023-2024
LSD has stats for 259 applicants for the 2023-2024 application cycle.
The graphs show applicant results plotted against GPA and LSAT. The dotted lines on the graphs represent the 25/50/75th percentiles reported by the school in their ABA 509 report from the previous year.
Each data point represents an LSD user that shared their application results for the benefit of future applicants.
Click on a data point to see that user's profile.
How much does University of Richmond School of Law cost per year?
*The following data belongs to previous years.
Cost of attending University of Richmond School of Law
In 2025, tuition was $53,440 and the annual cost of attending was $77,940 (tuition plus living expenses).
Cost of Attendance (CoA) is the estimated total amount you will have to spend every year to go to school. Unlike tuition, CoA includes expenses like rent, food, and insurance.
University of Richmond School of Law employment outcomes
JD graduates from University of Richmond make $111,500 (median) upon graduation if they work in the private sector. If they go into the public sector, a grad can expect to make $68,905.
47.4% of law graduates from University of Richmond go directly to work for law firms, while 20.7% clerk for a judge. 12.6% of graduates go into public interest.
79.6% of University of Richmond graduates pass the bar on their first try.
Some interesting facts about University of Richmond School of Law
Located on a stunning campus just 15 minutes from vibrant downtown Richmond, the University of Richmond School of Law has provided an exceptional legal education since 1870. A top-ranked law school. Outstanding faculty with national and global experience. Small classes with low faculty-student ratios. Personalized programs and mentoring opportunities by both faculty and other students. It's all part of the international student experience here at the University of Richmond School of Law.
Richmond Law prides itself on a community that's collegial, friendly, and uniquely collaborative. Both LLM and two-year international students are fully integrated with their JD colleagues throughout the curriculum, and you'll learn from some of the best teacher-scholars in the nation. Additional certifications are available for LLM and LLM/MBA students in International Business and Intellectual Property.
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