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, 178 students newly enrolled to the school and the total number of law school students is 488. With 110 faculties, the students to faculty ratio is 4 to 1.
For the academic year 2023-2024, the acceptance rate is 33.55% and the enrollment rate (yield) is 29.04% at Howard University School of Law. The average LSAT score submitted by enrolled students is 155 and the average GPA is 3.43. You can check the detailed admission score and statistics.
The bar exam pass rate is 74.22%. For the 135 graduates in 2023, 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.

2025 Tuition & fees

The 2025 Howard University School of Law tuition & fee is $39,756 for prospective students. The tuition & fees increased by 2.96% compared to last year from $38,612 to $39,756.
47.41% of full-time students received grants and/or scholarships and the average grants amount is $13,090 at Howard University School of Law. The average grant amount would cover 32.93% of tuition & fees.
Amount
2025 Tuition & fees$39,756
2024 Tuition & fees$38,612
Average Grant Amount$13,090
Grant Received47.41%

Howard University School of Law Directory Information

Howard University School of Law's calendar type is Semester system. An academic year starts August and, JD degree is conferred in December, May, and & August. In order to earn JD degree, a student must receive credit for 88 credit hours of course work.
The application deadline for fall term 2025 enrollment is February 28, 2023. The application fee for full-time J.D. program is $60. The application can be waived for applicants who apply on or before priority deadline. Contact school's admission office (see directory information below) for eligibility.