Duncan School of Law Class Profiles by Year
LMU Law Tuition, Admission, and Enrollment Trends from 2016 to 2024
The following table shows LMU 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.
| Year | Tuition & Fees | LSAT Score | GPA | Acceptance Rate | Yield | Enrollment | Bar Exam Pass Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-16 | $32,390 | 150 | 3.06 | 54.55% | 64.10% | 91 | - |
| 2016-17 | $34,860 ▲7.63% |
148 ▼-2 |
3.12 ▲0.06 |
67.23% ▲12.69% |
51.26% ▼-12.84% |
91 | - |
| 2017-18 | $21,145 ▼-39.34% |
148 | 3.08 ▼-0.04 |
60.13% ▼-7.10% |
50.27% ▼-0.99% |
134 ▲43 |
87.5% |
| 2018-19 | $28,350 ▲34.07% |
149 ▲1 |
3.07 ▼-0.01 |
46.95% ▼-13.18% |
51.41% ▲1.15% |
231 ▲97 |
72.22% ▼-15.28% |
| 2019-20 | $37,700 ▲32.98% |
149 | 3.24 ▲0.17 |
55.04% ▲8.09% |
52.88% ▲1.47% |
276 ▲45 |
69.23% ▼-2.99% |
| 2020-21 | $39,570 ▲4.96% |
150 ▲1 |
3.21 ▼-0.03 |
55.58% ▲0.54% |
49.78% ▼-3.10% |
299 ▲23 |
76.39% ▲7.16% |
| 2021-22 | $40,200 ▲1.59% |
150 | 3.43 ▲0.22 |
56.11% ▲0.53% |
48.64% ▼-1.14% |
329 ▲30 |
50.67% ▼-25.72% |
| 2022-23 | $41,410 ▲3.01% |
150 | 3.4 ▼-0.03 |
57.47% ▲1.35% |
49.61% ▲0.97% |
340 ▲11 |
62.2% ▲11.53% |
| 2023-24 | - | 151 ▲1 |
3.49 ▲0.09 |
52.17% ▼-5.29% |
45.06% ▼-4.54% |
372 ▲32 |
60.87% ▼-1.33% |
LSAT Score from 2016 to 2024
The 2023 LSAT score at Duncan School of Law is 151. The LSAT score is 1 point higher than last year's score. Compared to the LSAT score 8 years ago, this year's score is 1 point higher.
The following table and chart visualize the changes of LSAT scores at Duncan School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2023.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 147 | 150 | 152 |
| 2017 | 146 ▼-1 |
148 ▼-2 |
152 |
| 2018 | 145 ▼-1 |
148 | 152 |
| 2019 | 147 ▲2 |
149 ▲1 |
152 |
| 2020 | 147 | 149 | 152 |
| 2021 | 147 | 150 ▲1 |
153 ▲1 |
| 2022 | 148 ▲1 |
150 | 154 ▲1 |
| 2023 | 148 | 150 | 154 |
| 2024 | 148 | 151 ▲1 |
153 ▼-1 |
GPA Trends from 2016 to 2024
The 2023 GPA at Duncan School of Law is 3.49. The GPA is 0.06 points higher than last year's GPA. Compared to the GPA 8 years ago, this year's GPA is 0.43 points higher.
The following table and chart visualize the changes of GPAs at Duncan School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2023.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2.83 | 3.06 | 3.37 |
| 2017 | 2.73 ▼-0.10 |
3.12 ▲0.06 |
3.38 ▲0.01 |
| 2018 | 2.64 ▼-0.09 |
3.08 ▼-0.04 |
3.47 ▲0.09 |
| 2019 | 2.72 ▲0.08 |
3.07 ▼-0.01 |
3.51 ▲0.04 |
| 2020 | 2.95 ▲0.23 |
3.24 ▲0.17 |
3.59 ▲0.08 |
| 2021 | 2.88 ▼-0.07 |
3.21 ▼-0.03 |
3.52 ▼-0.07 |
| 2022 | 3.04 ▲0.16 |
3.43 ▲0.22 |
3.67 ▲0.15 |
| 2023 | 3.08 ▲0.04 |
3.4 ▼-0.03 |
3.61 ▼-0.06 |
| 2024 | 3.14 ▲0.06 |
3.49 ▲0.09 |
3.75 ▲0.14 |
Changes in Acceptance Rate from 2016 to 2024
The 2023 acceptance rate at Duncan School of Law is 52.17%. The acceptance rate is 3.944 percents lower than last year's rate. Compared to the rate 8 years ago, this year's rate is 2.375 percents lower.
The following table and chart visualize the changes of acceptance rate, yield, and number of applicants at Duncan School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2023.
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance Rate | Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 143 | 78 | 50 | 54.55% | 64.10% |
| 2017 | 177 ▲34 |
119 ▲41 |
61 ▲11 |
67.23% ▲12.69% |
51.26% ▼-12.84% |
| 2018 | 311 ▲134 |
187 ▲68 |
94 ▲33 |
60.13% ▼-7.10% |
50.27% ▼-0.99% |
| 2019 | 377 ▲66 |
177 ▼-10 |
91 ▼-3 |
46.95% ▼-13.18% |
51.41% ▲1.15% |
| 2020 | 347 ▼-30 |
191 ▲14 |
101 ▲10 |
55.04% ▲8.09% |
52.88% ▲1.47% |
| 2021 | 412 ▲65 |
229 ▲38 |
114 ▲13 |
55.58% ▲0.54% |
49.78% ▼-3.10% |
| 2022 | 458 ▲46 |
257 ▲28 |
125 ▲11 |
56.11% ▲0.53% |
48.64% ▼-1.14% |
| 2023 | 442 ▼-16 |
254 ▼-3 |
126 ▲1 |
57.47% ▲1.35% |
49.61% ▲0.97% |
| 2024 | 621 ▲179 |
324 ▲70 |
146 ▲20 |
52.17% ▼-5.29% |
45.06% ▼-4.54% |
Enrollment Changes from 2016 to 2024
In the academic year 2023-2024, a total of 372 students enrolled in Duncan School of Law, including J.D. and Non-J.D. programs. 372 students joined in J.D. program and 0 students enrolled in Non-J.D. program.
The LMU Law's enrollment size grew by 308.79% since 2016 from 91 to 372 students.
The following table and chart show the enrollment by J.D. and Non-JD program at Duncan School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2024.
| Year | J.D. Enrollment | Non-J.D. Enrollment | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 91 | 0 | 91 |
| 2017 | 91 | 0 | 91 |
| 2018 | 134 ▲43 |
0 | 134 ▲43 |
| 2019 | 231 ▲97 |
0 | 231 ▲97 |
| 2020 | 276 ▲45 |
0 | 276 ▲45 |
| 2021 | 299 ▲23 |
0 | 299 ▲23 |
| 2022 | 329 ▲30 |
0 | 329 ▲30 |
| 2023 | 340 ▲11 |
0 | 340 ▲11 |
| 2024 | 372 ▲32 |
0 | 372 ▲32 |
Bar exam pass rate from 2018 to 2023
The 2023 bar exam pass rate of Duncan School of Law is 61%. 92 graduates took the exam first-time and 56 passed the exam.
The following table and chart show the changes of bar exam pass rate for Duncan School of Lawgraduates from 2018 to 2023.
| Year | Total Graduates | Not Take Exam | Prior/Early Exam Takers | Total Exam Takers | Exam Passers | Pass Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 17 | 1 | -1 | 16 | 14 | 87.50% |
| 2019 | 20 ▲3 |
3 ▲2 |
0 ▲1 |
18 ▲2 |
13 ▼-1 |
72.22% ▼-15.28% |
| 2020 | 70 ▲50 |
14 ▲11 |
9 ▲9 |
65 ▲47 |
45 ▲32 |
69.23% ▼-2.99% |
| 2021 | 71 ▲1 |
11 ▼-3 |
12 ▲3 |
72 ▲7 |
55 ▲10 |
76.39% ▲7.16% |
| 2022 | 86 ▲15 |
16 ▲5 |
5 ▼-7 |
75 ▲3 |
38 ▼-17 |
50.67% ▼-25.72% |
| 2023 | 82 ▼-4 |
12 ▼-4 |
12 ▲7 |
82 ▲7 |
51 ▲13 |
62.20% ▲11.53% |
| 2024 | 97 ▲15 |
16 ▲4 |
11 ▼-1 |
92 ▲10 |
56 ▲5 |
60.87% ▼-1.33% |
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