University of Richmond School of Law Acceptance Rates, Requirements, and Deadlines

39.64% University of Richmond School of Law Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at University of Richmond School of Law is 39.64% for the 2025-2026 admission. 1,738 students applied and 689 are accepted. Of the accepted students, 146 students finally enrolled into the school and the yield is 21.19%.
You can check acceptance rate trends with number of applicants at University of Richmond School of Law Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate Comparison for University of Richmond School of Law

Compared to law schools in U.S., University of Richmond School of Law's acceptance rate is similar to the average rate of 36%. Compared to law schools in Virginia, University of Richmond School of Law's acceptance rate is slightly higher than the average rate of 34%.
You can compare University of Richmond School of Law with law schools that have similar acceptance rate between 30% and 40%
University of Richmond School of Law Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateYieldFirst-Year EnrollTotal Enroll
University of Richmond School of Law39.64%21.19%146407
All Law Schools36.09%33.15%213737
Public34.52%34.44%184668
Private37.29%32.17%236791
Virginia Law Schools34%34.03%159652
Public16.00%39.28%214779
Private45.28%30.88%126575

Application timeline & Requirements

For 2026 fall term class, the application deadline at University of Richmond School of Law is March 1, 2026 (Regular Decision Deadline). The school may accept application after the deadline, but it may give benefits to early applicants such as high acceptance chance and scholarship opportunity. Check detailed explanation about application time line at University of Richmond School of Law' application process page.
The items in following table are the required items to University of Richmond School of Law applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page. You may want to read the common law school application process and requirements to learn the law school application process.
Early Decision Deadline2025-12-01
Regular Decision Deadline2026-03-01
Admission Contact
Phone804-289-8189
Emaillawadmissions@richmond.edu
General Admission Informationhttps://law.richmond.edu/admissions/
Application Requirementshttps://law.richmond.edu/admissions/apply/index.html#requirements
CAS Report
  • Applicants need to submit transcripts, GPA, LSAT Scores, LSAT Writing Samples, Letters of Recommendation, and more required items to LSAC.
  • Official CAS Report includes those items and will send to School.
Transcripts
    LSAT Score
    • Official LSAT Score, usually no older than 5 years
    • GRE may be not accepted.
    Résumé
    • Describe your academic, extracurricular and professional activities.
    Personal Statement
    • Discuss any matters relevant to your ability to succeed in law school.
    Addendum
      Two Letters Of Recommendation
      • Limit up to 3 or 4 letters, in general
      • May require right of access to recommendations.
      Other Statements
        Data Source: https://law.richmond.edu/admissions/apply/index.html#requirements

        2026 LSAT Scores and GPA

        The LSAT score at University of Richmond School of Law is 164 and GPA is 3.81 over 146 enrolled students for the academic year 2025-2026.
        Compared to law schools in U.S., University of Richmond School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 160. Compared to law schools in Virginia, University of Richmond School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 162.
        You can compare University of Richmond School of Law with law schools that have similar LSAT score between 160 and 165
        The 75th percentile of LSAT score is 165 and the 25th percentile is 158. The 75th percentile of GPA is 3.83 and the 25th percentile is 3.5.
        2 matriculated applicants, 1.37% of first-year students, submitted GRE score and you can check the score below by test subject.
        LSAT ScoresGPA
        University of Richmond School of Law1643.81
        All Law Schools1603.65
        Public1603.69
        Private1593.62
        Virginia Law Schools1623.72
        Public1693.91
        Private1583.60
        25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
        2021155161162
        2022157162163
        2023158163165
        2024157164165
        2025158164165
        2026159164167
        25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
        20213.213.623.74
        20223.463.73.79
        20233.333.753.87
        20243.53.753.86
        20253.53.753.83
        20263.663.813.92
        25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
        Number of Submitters2
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