Each year, Santa Clara Law receives applications from all over the U.S. as well as many foreign countries. Our student body is among the most diverse in the country, and includes students with work experience in engineering, business, high tech, and more.
2021 Applicant Pool & Class Size:*
Applications received: 2336
| Full-time | Part-time | |
| Class Size: | 205 | 21 |
| Academic Profile: | ||
| Full-time | Part-time | |
| 25th Percentile GPA | 3.21 | 2.86 |
| Median GPA | 3.43 | 3.27 |
| 75th Percentile GPA | 3.62 | 3.58 |
| 25th Percentile LSAT | 155 | 153 |
| Median LSAT | 157 | 155 |
| 75th Percentile LSAT | 160 | 159 |
Demographics:
| Women | 56% |
| Men | 44% |
| First Generation | 23% |
| Minorities | 58% |
Age Distribution:
| Full-Time | Part-Time | |
| Median | 23 | 31 |
| Range | 19-40 | 23-50 |
Top Five Feeder Schools (109 Represented):
| San Jose State |
| Santa Clara University |
| UC Berkeley |
| UC Davis |
| UC Santa Diego |
Top Majors:
| Political Science |
| English |
| History |
| Business Administration |
| Finance |
| Psychology |
Top States (28 Represented; 70% from California):
| California |
| Texas |
| Nevada |
| Washington |
| Arizona |
Foreign Countries: (16 students representing 6 countries)
| Canada |
| China |
| India |
| Israel |
| South Korea |
| Venezuela |
Advanced Degrees: (27 students with advanced degrees)
| LLM |
| MA |
| MBA |
| MEd |
| MS |
| PhD |
Tuition and Financial Aid:
| Full-Time | $54,768 | 28 semester units |
| Part-Time | $41,076 | 21 semester units |
Students receiving scholarships: 64%
(144 of 226 enrolled students received scholarship)
Median award (among those receiving scholarship): $30,000
Average award (among those receiving scholarship): $29,021
Award range: $10,000-$54,768
Full-tuition Dean’s Fellows: 4
* As of August 12, 2021. Subject to change.
Santa Clara University extends equal employment and educational opportunity to all people regardless of race, sex, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, source of income, or handicap. This policy is in accordance with the objectives set forth by federal statutes and presidential executive orders.