Tuition and Financial Aid
Learn about financial aid options and view the estimated direct and indirect costs for the Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
School of Law
J.D. Admission & Tuition
Take the Next Step Toward Your Law Degree
We are excited you are interested in pursuing a degree with the University of St. Thomas School of Law.
Our admissions committee thoroughly reviews every application to understand the strengths, skills and unique potential of each prospective student. All information you submit is considered, and we encourage you to be thorough and straightforward. We want to make sure that the University of St. Thomas School of Law is a good fit for you, and that you are a good fit for the School of Law.
The application cycle begins in early September and goes until August 1. You can apply online through the Law School Admission Council and pay no application fee.
J.D. Open House
Friday, October 23, 2026
12:45-3:45 p.m.
This event is an opportunity for you to:
- meet our faculty members
- talk to current students
- learn about our award-winning Mentor Externship program
- hear about our unique mission and approach to legal education
- discover how we help our students land fulfilling careers
- tour our beautiful building in the heart of downtown Minneapolis.
Contact
Admissions Office
Email
lawschool@stthomas.edu
Phone Number
651-962-4895
Application Process
Ready to apply?
Prospective students are required to submit an application and a personal statement, along with a complete CAS (Credential Assembly Service) report, LSAT scores, transcripts from post-secondary institutions and at least two letters of recommendation.
Tuition and Scholarships
Scholarships
St. Thomas Law is committed to making a high-quality legal education available to students by offering generous scholarships to qualified applicants. And, your scholarship sticks with you every year of law school.
Enrollment Profile
The fall 2026 entering class size was 172 students.
Average Age: 24
Age Range: 20-62
Undergraduate Institutions: 72
States Represented: 24
25% GPA/LSAT: 3.52/156
Median GPA/LSAT: 3.70/160
75% GPA/LSAT: 3.86/164
Numbers based on J.D. enrollment as of August 17, 2026. Our class profile is unofficial until certified by LSAC.
Numbers based on J.D. enrollment as of August 17, 2026. Our class profile is unofficial until certified by LSAC.
Meet Our Admissions Staff
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For practical training, 2026
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Best Value Private Law School, 2024
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Gold-standard employment, 2025
J.D. Program
Practice with Purpose
Our full-time J.D. program combines practical skills, theoretical knowledge and comprehensive mentoring with a unique mission that inspires our commitments to social justice, service, relationships and professional ethics.