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University of California-Hastings College of Law

San Francisco, CA, USA

Established in 1878, the University of California, Hastings College of the Law is a public law institution located in San Francisco. Hastings offers a three-year Juris Doctor program, as well as two multiple-degree programs in collaboration with UC Santa Cruz, UC Berkeley, UC Davis, and Presidio Graduate School. The college also provides graduate degree opportunities both for attorneys licensed outside of the US and for professionals in other fields, such as Health Care and Business, who look to develop a deeper understanding of the law. Students can take part in experiential learning through clinical programs, simulation courses, provision of pro bono legal services, and a number of the college’s award-winning inter-collegiate competition teams.

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
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No

Admitted Student Stats

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
1,140
Academic Calendar

Semester

See your fit
Classroom Sizes

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Key Financial Stats

Aid & Grants

Student Loans

Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$3,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$32

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Size of Town
Major city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups is not checked
No
On Campus Women's Center
On Campus Women's Center is not checked
No

Housing

On-campus living required of freshman
No

Athletics

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is not checked
No
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is not checked
No

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$137,100

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