Howard University School of Law Acceptance Rate, Requirements, and Deadlines

    24.05% Howard University School of Law Acceptance Rate

    The acceptance rate at Howard University School of Law is 24.05% for the 2025-2026 admission. 2,428 students applied and 584 are accepted. Of the accepted students, 172 students finally enrolled into the school and the yield is 29.11%.
    You can check acceptance rate trends with number of applicants at Howard University School of Law Admission Trends page.

    Acceptance Rate Comparison for Howard University School of Law

    Compared to law schools in U.S., Howard University School of Law's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 36%. Compared to law schools in District of Columbia, Howard University School of Law's acceptance rate is slightly lower than the average rate of 28%.
    You can compare Howard University School of Law with law schools that have similar acceptance rate between 20% and 30%
    Howard University School of Law Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
    Acceptance RateYieldFirst-Year EnrollTotal Enroll
    Howard University School of Law24.05%29.11%172555
    All Law Schools36.09%33.15%213737
    Public34.52%34.44%184668
    Private37.29%32.17%236791
    District of Columbia Law Schools28%26.01%3431,298
    Public36.98%25.99%82236
    Private26.54%26.01%3951,510
    Howard University School of Law Acceptance Rate Chart

    2026 LSAT Scores and GPA

    The LSAT score at Howard University School of Law is 156 and GPA is 3.63 over 172 enrolled students for the academic year 2025-2026.
    Compared to law schools in U.S., Howard University School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 160. Compared to law schools in District of Columbia, Howard University School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 162.
    You can compare Howard University School of Law with law schools that have similar LSAT score between 155 and 160
    The 75th percentile of LSAT score is 158 and the 25th percentile is 153. The 75th percentile of GPA is 3.7 and the 25th percentile is 3.15.
    LSAT ScoresGPA
    Howard University School of Law1563.63
    All Law Schools1603.65
    Public1603.69
    Private1593.62
    District of Columbia Law Schools1623.67
    Public1513.28
    Private1643.75
    Howard University School of Law LSAT score & GPA Comparison Chart
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    2021150153156
    2022152154158
    2023151154158
    2024153155158
    2025153155158
    2026153156160
    Howard University School of Law LSAT score Trends Chart Chart
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    20213.133.413.58
    20223.243.493.69
    20233.233.493.71
    20243.23.433.64
    20253.153.473.7
    20263.43.633.8
    Howard University School of Law GPA Trends Chart Chart
    Data Source: ABA Statistics

    Application timeline & Requirements

    For 2026 fall term class, the application deadline at Howard University School of Law is March 15, 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 Howard University School of Law' application process page.
    The items in following table are the required items to Howard University 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.
    Regular Decision Deadline2026-03-15
    Admission Contact
    Phone202-806-8008
    EmailHusladmit@law.howard.edu
    General Admission Informationhttp://law.howard.edu/content/admissions
    Application Requirementshttp://law.howard.edu/content/jd-application-and-information
    LSAT Scores
    • Official LSAT Score, usually no older than 5 years
    • GRE may be not accepted.
    Personal Statement
    • Discuss any matters relevant to your ability to succeed in law school.
    Letters Of Recommendation
    • Limit up to 3 or 4 letters, in general
    • May require right of access to recommendations.
    Résumé
    • Describe your academic, extracurricular and professional activities.
    Transcripts
      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.
      Data Source: http://law.howard.edu/content/jd-application-and-information
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