Howard University School of Law Class Profiles by Year

HU Law Tuition, Admission, and Enrollment Trends from 2016 to 2024

The following table shows HU Law's class profiles by year. The green or red colored numbers indicate changes in value or percentage for each subject compared to previous year.
Howard University School of Law Class Profiles From 2016 to 2024
YearTuition & FeesLSAT Score GPAAcceptance RateYield EnrollmentBar Exam Pass Rate
2015-2016 $32,381 150 3.28 42.95% 34.54% 415 -
2016-2017 $33,544
150 3.22
39.33%
34.52%
416
-
2017-2018 $33,630
151
3.24
40.27%
25.49%
407
50.95%
2018-2019 $33,630
151 3.24 35.32%
29.90%
422
77.55%
2019-2020 $35,646
152
3.33
38.19%
27.77%
446
67.62%
2020-2021 $36,286
153
3.41
34.22%
28.30%
461
69.61%
2021-2022 $36,460
154
3.49
24.53%
24.36%
467
62.96%
2022-2023 $38,220
154 3.49 31.16%
28.32%
464
65.41%
2023-2024 $38,612
155
3.43
33.55%
29.04%
488
74.22%

LSAT Score from 2016 to 2024

The 2023 LSAT score at Howard University School of Law is 155. The LSAT score is 1 point higher than last year's score. Compared to the LSAT score 8 years ago, this year's score is 5 points higher.
The following table and chart visualize the changes of LSAT scores at Howard University School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2023.
HU Law LSAT Scores Changes (2016-2024)
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
2016 148 150 153
2017 148 150 153
2018 148 151
154
2019 149
151 155
2020 149 152
156
2021 150
153
156
2022 152
154
158
2023 151
154 158
2024 153
155
158
Howard University School of Law LSAT score Trends (2016-2024) Chart

GPA Trends from 2016 to 2024

The 2023 GPA at Howard University School of Law is 3.43. The GPA is 0.06 points lower than last year's GPA. Compared to the GPA 8 years ago, this year's GPA is 0.15 points higher.
The following table and chart visualize the changes of GPAs at Howard University School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2023.
HU Law GPA Changes (2016-2024)
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
2016 3 3.28 3.55
2017 2.98
3.22
3.46
2018 3.05
3.24
3.54
2019 3.01
3.24
3.54
2020 3.09
3.33
3.58
2021 3.13
3.41
3.58
2022 3.24
3.49
3.69
2023 3.23
3.49
3.71
2024 3.2
3.43
3.64
Howard University School of Law GPA Trends (2016-2024) Chart

Changes in Acceptance Rate from 2016 to 2024

The 2023 acceptance rate at Howard University School of Law is 33.55%. The acceptance rate is 9.019 percents higher than last year's rate. Compared to the rate 8 years ago, this year's rate is 9.396 percents lower.
The following table and chart visualize the changes of acceptance rate, yield, and number of applicants at Howard University School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2023.
HU Law Acceptance Rate and First-year Enrollment Changes (2016-2024)
YearApplicantsAdmittedEnrolled Acceptance RateYield
2016 964 414 143 42.95% 34.54%
2017 1,068
420
145
39.33%
34.52%
2018 1,383
557
142
40.27%
25.49%
2019 1,458
515
154
35.32%
29.90%
2020 1,490
569
158
38.19%
27.77%
2021 1,549
530
150
34.22%
28.30%
2022 2,560
628
153
24.53%
24.36%
2023 1,813
565
160
31.16%
28.32%
2024 1,827
613
178
33.55%
29.04%
Howard University School of Law Acceptance Rate Trends (2016-2024) Chart

Tuition Increase from 2016 to 2024

The HU Law's 2024 tuition & fees is $39,756, which is $1,536 (4.02%) higher than last year's tuition. Compared to the amount 9 years ago, this year's tuition is $7,375 (22.78%) higher.
The following table and chart visualize the increase of tuition & fees at Howard University School of Law from 2016 to 2024.
HU Law Tuition Changes (2016-2024)
YearTuition & Fees
2016$32,381
2017$33,544
2018$33,630
2019$33,630
2020$35,646
2021$36,286
2022$36,460
2023$38,220
2024$38,612
Howard University School of Law Tuition & Fees Trends (2016-2024) Chart

Enrollment Changes from 2016 to 2024

In the academic year 2023-2024, a total of 488 students enrolled in Howard University School of Law, including J.D. and Non-J.D. programs. 487 students joined in J.D. program and 1 students enrolled in Non-J.D. program.
The HU Law's enrollment size grew by 17.59% since 2016 from 415 to 488 students.
The following table and chart show the enrollment by J.D. and Non-JD program at Howard University School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2024.
HU Law JD and Non-JD Enrollment Trends (2016-2024)
YearJ.D. EnrollmentNon-J.D. EnrollmentTotal Enrollment
2016 410 5 415
2017 413
3
416
2018 396
11
407
2019 422
0
422
2020 441
5
446
2021 457
4
461
2022 467
0
467
2023 464
0 464
2024 487
1
488
Howard University School of LawEnrollment Trends (2016-2024) Chart

Bar exam pass rate from 2018 to 2023

The 2023 bar exam pass rate of Howard University School of Law is 74%. 128 graduates took the exam first-time and 95 passed the exam.
The following table and chart show the changes of bar exam pass rate for Howard University School of Lawgraduates from 2018 to 2023.
HU Law Bar Exam Pass Rate Changes (2018-2024)
YearTotal GraduatesNot Take ExamPrior/Early Exam TakersTotal Exam TakersExam PassersPass Rate
2018 136 47 16 106 54 50.95%
2019 107
18
8
98
76
77.55%
2020 131
6
14
139
94
67.62%
2021 124
28
9
102
71
69.61%
2022 141
22
16
135
85
62.96%
2023 160
33
6
133
87
65.41%
2024 133
14
9
128
95
74.22%
Howard University School of LawBar Exam Pass Rate Trends (2018-2024) Chart