Duquesne University School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, Duquesne University School of Law reported a median LSAT of 157, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.62, and a 43.2% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 88.74%, and 90.1% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 157
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.62
- Acceptance rate 43.2%
- First-time bar passage 88.74%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 90.1%
- Resident tuition $58,898
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trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 153 | 3.35 | — | 86.44% | $33,752 |
| 2012 | 152 | 3.34 | — | 81.77% | $35,354 |
| 2013 | 152 | 3.42 | — | 85.23% | $36,944 |
| 2014 | 152 | 3.44 | — | 82.18% | $38,420 |
| 2015 | 152 | 3.45 | — | 90.75% | $39,766 |
| 2016 | 152 | 3.38 | — | 76.69% | $41,276 |
| 2017 | 152 | 3.49 | 61.36% | — | $42,844 |
| 2018 | 152 | 3.38 | 62.24% | 87.61% | $44,944 |
| 2019 | 152 | 3.40 | 57.75% | 83.89% | $46,124 |
| 2020 | 154 | 3.41 | 57.44% | 86.41% | $48,314 |
| 2021 | 155 | 3.43 | 53.87% | 80.8% | $50,198 |
| 2022 | 155 | 3.50 | 56.31% | 84.32% | $52,332 |
| 2023 | 156 | 3.55 | 55.43% | 82.64% | $54,374 |
| 2024 | 156 | 3.57 | 56.06% | 83.33% | $56,496 |
| 2025 | 157 | 3.62 | 43.23% | 88.74% | $58,898 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2016, from 90.75% to 76.69% (-14.1 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 155–160, with a median of 157.
- Resident tuition moved from $33,752 in 2011 to $58,898 in 2025 (+75%).
- Of 152 graduates, 90.1% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 9.9% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 8.6 points above the state average.
Region
Pennsylvania law schools · Middle Atlantic region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
University at Buffalo School of Law · University of Dayton School of Law · Hofstra University School of Law · Louisiana State University School of Law · University of Louisville School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for Duquesne University School of Law?
Duquesne University School of Law's median LSAT is 157. The middle 50% scored 155–160.
What is Duquesne University School of Law's bar passage rate?
88.74% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 95.12% within two years.
How much does Duquesne University School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $58,898 per year, $58,898 non-resident. Median grant: $30,000.
What are Duquesne University School of Law's employment outcomes?
90.1% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 9.9% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into Duquesne University School of Law?
Duquesne University School of Law admitted 43.2% of applicants in the most recent cycle.
Source: ABA Standard 509 Required Disclosures, most recent reported cycle (trend 2011–2025). Last updated June 26, 2026.