Liberty University ABA 509 Report
The 2025 Standard 509 disclosure for Liberty University, laid out by section: admissions, costs, aid, conditional scholarships, enrolment, bar passage and class composition.
Liberty University's 2025 Standard 509 disclosure reports that 628 applicants received 369 offers (58.8%), the entering class had a median LSAT of 154, the median grant was $24,000 per year, the first-time bar passage rate was 85.3%.
What this is. Every figure below comes from the school's own Standard 509 filing to the ABA, as published in the public disclosure data. Tables follow the report's own sections rather than a reorganisation by topic, so you can line each number up against the original. Where a school did not report a figure, it saysnot reported — nothing here is filled in with an average or an estimate. How to read these numbers →
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Admissions
Applications, offers and enrolment for the entering class, plus the LSAT and GPA percentiles of the students who matriculated.
Source: Standard 509(b)(1)
| Completed applications | 628 |
|---|---|
| Offers of admission | 369 |
| Acceptance rate | 58.8% |
| Enrollees from the applicant pool | 138 |
| Enrolled in the first-year class | 142 |
| First-year class size | 141 |
| LSAT 25th percentile | 151 |
| LSAT median | 154 |
| LSAT 75th percentile | 158 |
| Undergraduate GPA 25th percentile | 3.36 |
| Undergraduate GPA median | 3.54 |
| Undergraduate GPA 75th percentile | 3.81 |
| Students who submitted LSAT scores | 141 |
| Students who submitted GRE scores | 0 |
How Liberty University compares within Virginia
Among the 8 law schools in Virginia that report acceptance rate, Liberty University has the 2nd highest.
The 8 law schools in Virginia, ordered by acceptance rate. Schools that did not report a figure are shown as — and are not ranked.
| School | Acceptance rate | Median LSAT | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian School of Law | 60.9% | 146 | 732 |
| Liberty University ← this school | 58.8% | 154 | 628 |
| Regent University | 44.3% | 158 | 537 |
| University of Richmond | 39.6% | 164 | 1,738 |
| Washington and Lee University | 22.7% | 167 | 2,341 |
| William & Mary | 22.0% | 166 | 2,176 |
| George Mason University | 15.9% | 169 | 2,792 |
| University of Virginia | 10.2% | 173 | 6,734 |
Tuition, fees and living costs
What the school charges and what it estimates students will spend living.
Source: Standard 509(b)(2)
| Tuition (annual, full-time) | $43,150 |
|---|---|
| Non-resident tuition (annual) | $43,150 |
| Tuition reporting basis | annual |
| Per credit hour | not reported |
| Mandatory fees (full-time) | $2,198 |
| Living on campus | $28,768 |
| Living off campus | $26,532 |
| Tuition guarantee | no |
How Liberty University compares within Virginia
Among the 7 law schools in Virginia that report annual tuition, Liberty University has the 4th highest.
The 8 law schools in Virginia, ordered by annual tuition. Schools that did not report a figure are shown as — and are not ranked.
| School | Annual tuition | Living off campus |
|---|---|---|
| University of Virginia | $74,078 | $28,770 |
| University of Richmond | $57,700 | $26,510 |
| Washington and Lee University | $57,450 | $21,890 |
| Liberty University ← this school | $43,150 | $26,532 |
| Appalachian School of Law | $41,000 | $41,800 |
| William & Mary | $38,734 | $25,184 |
| George Mason University | $24,864 | $38,342 |
| Regent University | — | $32,268 |
Grants and scholarships awarded
The share of students receiving grant aid, the size of those awards, and how they are distributed across the four funding bands.
Source: Standard 509(b)(2)
| Students receiving grant aid | 100.0% |
|---|---|
| Median grant (per year) | $24,000 |
| 25th percentile grant | $16,000 |
| 75th percentile grant | $32,000 |
| Half tuition or less | 42.0% |
| Above half, below full | 58.0% |
| Full tuition | 0.0% |
| Above full tuition | 0.0% |
How Liberty University compares within Virginia
Among the 8 law schools in Virginia that report median grant, Liberty University has the 5th highest.
The 8 law schools in Virginia, ordered by median grant. Schools that did not report a figure are shown as — and are not ranked.
| School | Median grant | % receiving aid |
|---|---|---|
| University of Richmond | $40,000 | 81.0% |
| University of Virginia | $35,000 | 66.0% |
| Washington and Lee University | $33,500 | 97.0% |
| William & Mary | $29,302 | 66.0% |
| Liberty University ← this school | $24,000 | 100.0% |
| Regent University | $22,500 | 97.0% |
| George Mason University | $21,000 | 84.0% |
| Appalachian School of Law | $10,250 | 87.0% |
Conditional scholarships
Awards that must be re-earned each year. The retention figure is the share that kept the award after review.
Source: Standard 509(b)(3)
| Offers conditional scholarships | yes |
|---|---|
| Entering with a conditional award (2024) | 96 |
| Kept the award after year one | 100.0% |
| Award reduced or eliminated | 0 |
How Liberty University compares within Virginia
Among the 1 law schools in Virginia that report retention rate, Liberty University has the highest.
The 8 law schools in Virginia, ordered by retention rate. Schools that did not report a figure are shown as — and are not ranked.
| School | Retention rate | Entering with award |
|---|---|---|
| Liberty University ← this school | 100.0% | 96 |
| Appalachian School of Law | — | — |
| George Mason University | — | — |
| Regent University | — | — |
| University of Richmond | — | — |
| University of Virginia | — | — |
| Washington and Lee University | — | — |
| William & Mary | — | — |
Enrollment
How many students the school enrolled, and how that breaks down by degree.
Source: Standard 509(b)(4)
| Total students enrolled | 940 |
|---|---|
| JD students (all years) | 326 |
| First-year JD students | 142 |
| Non-JD students | 614 |
| First-year class size | 141 |
How Liberty University compares within Virginia
Among the 8 law schools in Virginia that report jd students, Liberty University has the 7th highest.
The 8 law schools in Virginia, ordered by jd students. Schools that did not report a figure are shown as — and are not ranked.
| School | JD students | First-year JD |
|---|---|---|
| University of Virginia | 919 | 309 |
| William & Mary | 496 | 184 |
| George Mason University | 438 | 159 |
| University of Richmond | 407 | 140 |
| Washington and Lee University | 369 | 131 |
| Regent University | 341 | 127 |
| Liberty University ← this school | 326 | 142 |
| Appalachian School of Law | 182 | 93 |
Bar passage
First-time passage is the share passing on the first attempt; ultimate passage counts retakes over two years.
Source: Standard 509(b)(8)
| First-time takers | 102 |
|---|---|
| First-time passers | 87 |
| First-time passage rate | 85.3% |
| Ultimate passage rate (2023) | 92.2% |
| Ultimate passage rate (2024) | 93.7% |
How Liberty University compares within Virginia
Among the 8 law schools in Virginia that report first-time rate, Liberty University has the 7th highest.
The 8 law schools in Virginia, ordered by first-time rate. Schools that did not report a figure are shown as — and are not ranked.
| School | First-time rate | Ultimate rate |
|---|---|---|
| University of Virginia | 95.1% | 98.0% |
| Washington and Lee University | 93.5% | 95.8% |
| William & Mary | 92.8% | 94.0% |
| University of Richmond | 91.3% | 91.8% |
| Regent University | 91.3% | 94.8% |
| George Mason University | 86.3% | 92.1% |
| Liberty University ← this school | 85.3% | 93.7% |
| Appalachian School of Law | 54.8% | 94.6% |
Entering class composition
Race and gender of the entering class, as reported by the school. Categories follow the school's own reporting.
Source: Standard 509(b)(1)
| Students in the entering class | 141 |
|---|---|
| White | 95 |
| Black | 7 |
| Hispanic | 15 |
| Asian | 2 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| Multiracial | 7 |
| Race not reported | 13 |
| Men | 80 |
| Women | 61 |
| Another gender | 0 |
| Gender not reported | 0 |
Where to go next
- Admissions funnel — applications through to enrolment, with yield rates
- Cost of attendance — three-year totals, and what aid changes
- Financial aid breakdown — the four funding bands in detail
- Bar passage — first-time and ultimate rates
- Employment outcomes — where graduates went
- Scholarship calculator — what your own LSAT and GPA would place you in
Common questions
What does the Liberty University 509 report show?
Liberty University's 2025 Standard 509 disclosure reports that 628 applicants received 369 offers (58.8%), the entering class had a median LSAT of 154, the median grant was $24,000 per year, the first-time bar passage rate was 85.3%.
How does Liberty University compare with other law schools in Virginia?
Among the 8 law schools in Virginia that report acceptance rate, Liberty University has the 2nd highest.
How many applicants did Liberty University receive, and how many were admitted?
Liberty University received 628 completed applications and issued 369 offers of admission, an acceptance rate of 58.8%.
What is the tuition and grant aid at Liberty University?
For Liberty University, in-state tuition is $43,150 per year, off-campus living costs are estimated at $26,532, the median grant is $24,000 per year, 100% of students receive grant aid.
What is the bar passage rate at Liberty University?
Liberty University had a first-time bar passage rate of 85.3% across 102 takers in the most recent cycle. The two-year ultimate passage rate was 93.7%.