Duquesne Kline School of Law Acceptance Rate, Requirements, and Deadlines

56.02% Duquesne Kline School of Law Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Duquesne Kline School of Law is 56.02% for the 2024-2025 admission. 1,071 students applied and 600 are accepted. Of the accepted students, 167 students finally enrolled into the school and the yield is 27.83%.

Acceptance Rate Comparison for Duquesne Kline School of Law

Compared to law schools in U.S., Duquesne Kline School of Law's acceptance rate is much higher than the average rate of 42%. Compared to law schools in Pennsylvania, Duquesne Kline School of Law's acceptance rate is much higher than the average rate of 41%.
You can compare Duquesne Kline School of Law with law schools that have similar acceptance rate between 50% and 60%
Duquesne Kline School of Law Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateYieldFirst-Year EnrollTotal Enroll
Duquesne Kline School of Law56.02%27.83%167508
All Law Schools41.58%31.81%196707
Public40.53%32.88%168632
Private42.39%30.98%217765
Pennsylvania Law Schools41%27.33%170638
Public45.04%22.82%146589
Private38.44%30.94%189678
Duquesne Kline School of Law Acceptance Rate Chart

2025 LSAT Scores and GPA

The LSAT score at Duquesne Kline School of Law is 156 and GPA is 3.57 over 167 enrolled students for the academic year 2024-2025.
Compared to law schools in U.S., Duquesne Kline School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 159. Compared to law schools in Pennsylvania, Duquesne Kline School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 160.
You can compare Duquesne Kline School of Law with law schools that have similar LSAT score between 155 and 160
The 75th percentile of LSAT score is 158 and the 25th percentile is 153. The 75th percentile of GPA is 3.75 and the 25th percentile is 3.2.
5 matriculated applicants, 2.99% of first-year students, submitted GRE score and you can check the score below by test subject.
LSAT ScoresGPA
Duquesne Kline School of Law1563.57
All Law Schools1593.62
Public1593.66
Private1583.59
Pennsylvania Law Schools1603.67
Public1603.66
Private1603.68
Duquesne Kline School of Law LSAT score & GPA Comparison Chart
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
2020Overall150152155
Full-time151153156
Part-time150152154
2021Overall152154157
Full-time152154157
Part-time152154156
2022Overall153155158
Full-time153155158
Part-time152155159
2023Overall153155158
Full-time154155158
Part-time151154156
2024Overall153156158
Full-time153156159
Part-time151152156
2025Overall154156159
Full-time155157159
Part-time152154158
Duquesne Kline School of Law LSAT score Trends Chart Chart
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
2020Overall3.173.43.69
Full-time3.243.433.71
Part-time2.933.253.63
2021Overall3.123.413.62
Full-time3.183.443.67
Part-time2.93.333.54
2022Overall3.083.433.72
Full-time3.163.463.78
Part-time2.613.033.4
2023Overall3.213.53.75
Full-time3.273.583.78
Part-time2.983.283.47
2024Overall3.23.553.75
Full-time3.333.613.8
Part-time2.743.243.52
2025Overall3.23.573.83
Full-time3.333.663.84
Part-time2.783.23.59
Duquesne Kline School of Law GPA Trends Chart Chart
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
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Application timeline & Requirements

For 2025 fall term class, the application deadline at Duquesne Kline School of Law is April 1, 2025 (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 Duquesne Kline School of Law' application process page.
The items in following table are the required items to Duquesne Kline School of Law 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.
Application Open2024-09-01
Regular Decision Deadline2025-04-01
Admission Contact
Phone412-396-6296
Email lawadmissions@duq.edu
General Admission Informationhttps://www.duq.edu/academics/schools/law/admissions
Application Requirementshttps://www.duq.edu/academics/colleges-and-schools/law/admissions/apply-to-duquesne-law/index.php
LSAT Or GRE Scores
  • Official LSAT Score, usually no older than 5 years
  • Additional GRE scores may be optional.
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.
Letters Of Recommendation
  • Limit up to 3 or 4 letters, in general
  • May require right of access to recommendations.
Personal Statement
  • Discuss any matters relevant to your ability to succeed in law school.
Résumé
  • Describe your academic, extracurricular and professional activities.
Optional Essay
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