Penn State Dickinson Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, Penn State Dickinson Law reported a median LSAT of 159, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.71, and a 43% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 87.04%, and 87% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 159
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.71
- Acceptance rate 43%
- First-time bar passage 87.04%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 87%
- Resident tuition $60,048
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trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 159 | 3.46 | — | — | $45,078 |
| 2016 | 158 | 3.48 | — | 87.04% | $46,854 |
| 2017 | 159 | 3.29 | 39.34% | — | $48,686 |
| 2018 | 160 | 3.43 | 43.36% | 77.14% | $50,582 |
| 2019 | 161 | 3.40 | 41.09% | 83.87% | $52,526 |
| 2020 | 160 | 3.39 | 38.6% | 81.82% | $51,840 |
| 2021 | 161 | 3.54 | 39.58% | 91.67% | $53,376 |
| 2022 | 161 | 3.61 | 36.8% | 81.16% | $56,592 |
| 2023 | 162 | 3.63 | 35.37% | 88.31% | $57,720 |
| 2024 | 161 | 3.68 | 41.33% | 77.46% | $58,872 |
| 2025 | 159 | 3.71 | 42.99% | 87.04% | $60,048 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2024, from 88.31% to 77.46% (-10.9 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 157–161, with a median of 159.
- Resident tuition moved from $45,078 in 2015 to $60,048 in 2025 (+33%).
- Of 223 graduates, 87% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 8.5% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 7.4 points above the state average.
Region
Pennsylvania law schools · Middle Atlantic region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
University of Cincinnati School of Law · University of Kentucky School of Law · Santa Clara University School of Law · Seattle University School of Law · University of St. Thomas (Minnesota) School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for Penn State Dickinson Law?
Penn State Dickinson Law's median LSAT is 159. The middle 50% scored 157–161.
What is Penn State Dickinson Law's bar passage rate?
87.04% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 96.7% within two years.
How much does Penn State Dickinson Law cost?
Resident tuition is $60,048 per year, $60,048 non-resident. Median grant: $36,000.
What are Penn State Dickinson Law's employment outcomes?
87% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 8.5% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into Penn State Dickinson Law?
Penn State Dickinson Law admitted 43% of applicants in the most recent cycle.
Source: ABA Standard 509 Required Disclosures, most recent reported cycle (trend 2015–2025). Last updated June 26, 2026.