Howard University School of Law
Washington, DC
Private
ABA Accredited
HU Law Academic Overview
Founded in 1869, Howard University School of Law, also known as HU Law, is a private law school located in Washington, District of Columbia. Last year, 172 students newly enrolled to the school and the total number of law school students is 555. With 104 faculties, the students to faculty ratio is 5 to 1.
For the academic year 2025-2026, the acceptance rate is 24.05% and the enrollment rate (yield) is 29.11% at Howard University School of Law.
The average LSAT score submitted by enrolled students is 156 and the average GPA is 3.63. You can check the detailed admission score and statistics.
The bar exam pass rate is 76.77%. For the 135 graduates in 2025, 117 students got full-time jobs and 1 got part-time jobs. You can check the employment summary by hiring status, position type, business, and more for Howard University School of Law.
Fast Facts
| Tuition & Fees | $41,412 |
|---|---|
| Avg. Financial Aid | $23,657 |
| LSAT / GPA | 156 / 3.63 |
| Acceptance Rate | 24.05% |
| Students to Faculty | 5 to 1 |
| Bar Exam Pass Rate | 76.77% |
2027 Tuition & fees
The 2027 Howard University School of Law tuition & fee is $41,412 for prospective students.
48.42% of full-time students received grants and/or scholarships and the average grants amount is $23,657 at Howard University School of Law. The average grant amount would cover 57.13% of tuition & fees.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| 2027 Tuition & fees1 | $41,412 |
| 2026 Tuition & fees2 | $41,412 |
| Average Grant Amount | $23,657 |
| Grant Received | 48.42% |
1 2027 tuition based on published amounts by Howard University School of Law Financial Aid / Bursar.
2 2026 tuition based on ABA data.
Howard University School of Law Directory Information
NameHoward University School of Law
Parent InstitutionHoward University
AddressOffice of Admissions, 2900 Van Ness Street NW, Washington, DC 20008
Founded1869
Phone202-806-8008
EmailHusladmit@law.howard.edu
Admission Informationhttp://law.howard.edu/content/admissions
Application Requirementhttp://law.howard.edu/content/jd-application-and-information
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