University of Pennsylvania Law School Acceptance Rate, Requirements, and Deadlines

    9.88% University of Pennsylvania Law School Acceptance Rate

    The acceptance rate at University of Pennsylvania Law School is 9.88% for the academic year 2023-2024. 6,518 students applied and 644 are accepted. Of the accepted students, 231 students finally enrolled into the school and the yield is 35.87%.

    Acceptance Rate Comparison for University of Pennsylvania Law School

    Compared to law schools in U.S., University of Pennsylvania Law School's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 42%. Compared to law schools in Pennsylvania, University of Pennsylvania Law School's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 38%.
    You can compare University of Pennsylvania Law School with law schools that have similar acceptance rate between under1 and 10%
    University of Pennsylvania Law School Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
    Acceptance RateYieldFirst-Year EnrollTotal Enroll
    University of Pennsylvania Law School9.88%35.87%2311,048
    All Law Schools42.35%31.09%187714
    Public41.36%31.47%161636
    Private43.11%30.79%207774
    Pennsylvania Law Schools38%26.83%155643
    Public37.79%21.88%138598
    Private37.39%30.78%169680
    University of Pennsylvania Law School Acceptance Rate Chart

    2024 LSAT Scores and GPA

    The LSAT score at University of Pennsylvania Law School is 172 and GPA is 3.92 over 231 enrolled students for the academic year 2023-2024.
    Compared to law schools in U.S., University of Pennsylvania Law School' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 159. Compared to law schools in Pennsylvania, University of Pennsylvania Law School' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 161.
    You can compare University of Pennsylvania Law School with law schools that have similar LSAT score over 170
    The 75th percentile of LSAT score is 173 and the 25th percentile is 167. The 75th percentile of GPA is 3.96 and the 25th percentile is 3.61.
    10 matriculated applicants, 4.33% of first-year students, submitted GRE score and you can check the score below by test subject.
    LSAT ScoresGPA
    University of Pennsylvania Law School1723.92
    All Law Schools1593.61
    Public1593.64
    Private1583.58
    Pennsylvania Law Schools1613.66
    Public1623.65
    Private1603.66
    University of Pennsylvania Law School LSAT score & GPA Comparison Chart
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    2019164170171
    2020163170171
    2021164170171
    2022167171173
    2023167172173
    2024168172174
    University of Pennsylvania Law School LSAT score Trends Chart Chart
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    20193.493.893.95
    20203.543.893.96
    20213.573.893.95
    20223.563.93.96
    20233.613.93.96
    20243.663.923.98
    University of Pennsylvania Law School GPA Trends Chart Chart
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    Number of Submitters10
    Verbal163167169
    Quantitative159164170
    Analytical Writing455
    Data Source: ABA Statistics

    Application timeline & Requirements

    For 2024 fall term class, the application deadline at University of Pennsylvania Law School is March 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 Pennsylvania Law School' application process page.
    The items in following table are the required items to University of Pennsylvania 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.
    Application Open2023-09-01
    Early Decision I Deadline2023-11-15
    Early Decision II Deadline2024-01-07
    Regular Decision Deadline2024-03-01
    Admission Contact
    Phone215-898-7400
    Emailcontactadmissions@law.upenn.edu
    General Admission Informationhttps://www.law.upenn.edu/admissions/jd/
    Application Requirementshttps://www.law.upenn.edu/admissions/how-to-apply.php
    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, GRE, Or GMAP Scores
    • Official LSAT Score, usually no older than 5 years
    • Additional GRE scores may be optional.
    Transcripts
      Two Letters Of Recommendation
      • Limit up to 3 or 4 letters, in general
      • May require right of access to recommendations.
      Character And Fitness Verification
      • Disclosure for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction.
      Personal Statement
      • Discuss any matters relevant to your ability to succeed in law school.
      Optional Essays
        Data Source: https://www.law.upenn.edu/admissions/how-to-apply.php
        Articles to Prepare for Law School Admission