Howard University School of Law Class Profiles by Year

    HU Law Tuition, Admission, and Enrollment Trends from 2016 to 2026

    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 2026
    YearTuition & FeesLSAT Score GPAAcceptance RateYield EnrollmentBar Exam Pass Rate
    2015-16 $32,381 150 3.28 42.95% 34.54% 415 -
    2016-17 $32,381 150 3.22
    		 39.33%
    		 34.52%
    		 416
    		 -
    2017-18 $33,544
    		 151
    		 3.24
    		 40.27%
    		 25.49%
    		 407
    		 50.95%
    2018-19 $33,630
    		 151 3.24 35.32%
    		 29.90%
    		 422
    		 77.55%
    2019-20 $33,630 152
    		 3.33
    		 38.19%
    		 27.77%
    		 446
    		 67.62%
    2020-21 $35,646
    		 153
    		 3.41
    		 34.22%
    		 28.30%
    		 461
    		 69.61%
    2021-22 $36,660
    		 154
    		 3.49
    		 24.53%
    		 24.36%
    		 467
    		 62.96%
    2022-23 $37,160
    		 154 3.49 31.16%
    		 28.32%
    		 464
    		 65.41%
    2023-24 $38,612
    		 155
    		 3.43
    		 33.55%
    		 29.04%
    		 488
    		 74.22%
    2024-25 $38,612 155 3.47
    		 70.58%
    		 47.95%
    		 529
    		 74.22%
    2025-26 $41,412
    		 156
    		 3.63
    		 24.05%
    		 29.45%
    		 555
    		 76.77%

    LSAT Score from 2016 to 2026

    The 2026 LSAT score at Howard University School of Law is 156. The LSAT score is 1 point higher than last year's score. Compared to the LSAT score 10 years ago, this year's score is 6 points higher.
    The following table and chart visualize the changes of LSAT scores at Howard University School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2026.
    HU Law LSAT Scores Changes (2016-2026)
    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
    2025 153 155 158
    2026 153 156
    		 160
    Howard University School of Law LSAT score Trends (2016-2026) Chart

    GPA Trends from 2016 to 2026

    The 2026 GPA at Howard University School of Law is 3.63. The GPA is 0.2 points higher than last year's GPA. Compared to the GPA 10 years ago, this year's GPA is 0.35 points higher.
    The following table and chart visualize the changes of GPAs at Howard University School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2026.
    HU Law GPA Changes (2016-2026)
    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
    2025 3.15
    		 3.47
    		 3.7
    2026 3.4
    		 3.63
    		 3.8
    Howard University School of Law GPA Trends (2016-2026) Chart

    Changes in Acceptance Rate from 2016 to 2026

    The 2026 acceptance rate at Howard University School of Law is 24.05%. The acceptance rate is 9.502 percents lower than last year's rate. Compared to the rate 10 years ago, this year's rate is 18.896 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 2026.
    HU Law Acceptance Rate and First-year Enrollment Changes (2016-2026)
    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%
    2025 588
    		 415
    		 199
    		 70.58%
    		 47.95%
    2026 2,428
    		 584
    		 172
    		 24.05%
    		 29.45%
    Howard University School of Law Acceptance Rate Trends (2016-2026) Chart

    Tuition Increase from 2016 to 2027

    The HU Law's 2027 tuition & fees is $41,412, which is same as last year's tuition. Compared to the amount 11 years ago, this year's tuition is $9,031 (27.89%) higher.
    The following table and chart visualize the increase of tuition & fees at Howard University School of Law from 2016 to 2027.
    HU Law Tuition Changes (2016-2027)
    YearTuition & Fees
    2016$32,381
    2017$32,381
    2018$33,544
    2019$33,630
    2020$33,630
    2021$35,646
    2022$36,660
    2023$37,160
    2024$38,612
    2025$38,612
    2026$41,412
    2027$41,412
    Howard University School of Law Tuition & Fees Trends (2016-2027) Chart

    Enrollment Changes from 2016 to 2026

    In the academic year 2025-2026, a total of 555 students enrolled in Howard University School of Law, including J.D. and Non-J.D. programs. 555 students joined in J.D. program and 0 students enrolled in Non-J.D. program.
    The HU Law's enrollment size grew by 33.73% since 2016 from 415 to 555 students.
    The following table and chart show the enrollment by J.D. and Non-JD program at Howard University School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2026.
    HU Law JD and Non-JD Enrollment Trends (2016-2026)
    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
    2025 526
    		 3
    		 529
    2026 555
    		 0
    		 555
    Howard University School of LawEnrollment Trends (2016-2026) Chart

    Bar exam pass rate from 2018 to 2026

    The 2026 bar exam pass rate of Howard University School of Law is 77%. 155 graduates took the exam first-time and 119 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 2026.
    HU Law Bar Exam Pass Rate Changes (2018-2026)
    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%
    2025 133 14 9 128 95 74.22%
    2026 153
    		 6
    		 8
    		 155
    		 119
    		 76.77%
    Howard University School of LawBar Exam Pass Rate Trends (2018-2026) Chart
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