University of Pittsburgh Law School Acceptance Rates, Requirements, and Deadlines

39.45% University of Pittsburgh Law School Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at University of Pittsburgh Law School is 39.45% for the academic year 2023-2024. 1,209 students applied and 477 are accepted. Of the accepted students, 111 students finally enrolled into the school and the yield is 23.27%.

Acceptance Rate Comparison for University of Pittsburgh Law School

Compared to law schools in U.S., University of Pittsburgh Law School's acceptance rate is similar to the average rate of 42%. Compared to law schools in Pennsylvania, University of Pittsburgh Law School's acceptance rate is similar to the average rate of 38%.

You can compare University of Pittsburgh Law School with law schools that have similar acceptance rate between 30% and 40%

University of Pittsburgh Law School Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
	Acceptance Rate	Yield	First-Year Enroll	Total Enroll
University of Pittsburgh Law School	39.45%	23.27%	111	559
All Law Schools	42.35%	31.09%	187	714
Public	41.36%	31.47%	161	636
Private	43.11%	30.79%	207	774
Pennsylvania Law Schools	38%	26.83%	155	643
Public	37.79%	21.88%	138	598
Private	37.39%	30.78%	169	680

Application timeline & Requirements

For 2024 fall term class, the application deadline at University of Pittsburgh Law School is May 1, 2024 (Regular Decision Deadline). The school may accept application after the deadline, but it may give benefits to early applicants such as high acceptance chance and scholarship opportunity. Check detailed explanation about application time line at University of Pittsburgh Law School' application process page.

The items in following table are the required items to University of Pittsburgh Law School applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page. You may want to read the common law school application process and requirements to learn the law school application process.

Timeline


Application Open	2023-09-01
Regular Decision Deadline	2024-05-01
Admission Contact
Phone	412-648-1413
Email	admitlaw@pitt.edu
General Admission Information	https://www.law.pitt.edu/admissions
Application Requirements	https://www.law.pitt.edu/admissions/apply-pitt-law

Application Requirements


CAS Report	Applicants need to submit transcripts, GPA, LSAT Scores, LSAT Writing Samples, Letters of Recommendation, and more required items to LSAC. Official CAS Report includes those items and will send to School.
LSAT Or GRE Scores	Official LSAT Score, usually no older than 5 years Additional GRE scores may be optional.
Personal Statement	Discuss any matters relevant to your ability to succeed in law school.
Three Letters Of Recommendation	Limit up to 3 or 4 letters, in general May require right of access to recommendations.
Transcripts
Résumé	Describe your academic, extracurricular and professional activities.

Data Source: https://www.law.pitt.edu/admissions/apply-pitt-law

2024 LSAT Scores and GPA

The LSAT score at University of Pittsburgh Law School is 160 and GPA is 3.56 over 111 enrolled students for the academic year 2023-2024.

Compared to law schools in U.S., University of Pittsburgh Law School' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 159. Compared to law schools in Pennsylvania, University of Pittsburgh Law School' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 161.

You can compare University of Pittsburgh Law School with law schools that have similar LSAT score between 160 and 165

The 75^th percentile of LSAT score is 163 and the 25^th percentile is 159. The 75^th percentile of GPA is 3.75 and the 25^th percentile is 3.25.

2024 Scores

	LSAT Scores	GPA
University of Pittsburgh Law School	160	3.56
All Law Schools	159	3.61
Public	159	3.64
Private	158	3.58
Pennsylvania Law Schools	161	3.66
Public	162	3.65
Private	160	3.66

LSAT Score

	25^th percentile	50^th percentile	75^th percentile
2019	154	157	159
2020	155	158	160
2021	155	159	161
2022	158	160	162
2023	159	161	163
2024	157	160	163

GPA

	25^th percentile	50^th percentile	75^th percentile
2019	3.09	3.39	3.6
2020	3.22	3.49	3.71
2021	3.22	3.51	3.76
2022	3.22	3.51	3.75
2023	3.25	3.55	3.75
2024	3.3	3.56	3.73

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