Duke University School of Law Class Profiles by Year

Duke Law Tuition, Admission, and Enrollment Trends from 2016 to 2024

The following table shows Duke Law's class profiles by year. The green or red colored numbers indicate changes in value or percentage for each subject compared to previous year.
Duke University School of Law Class Profiles From 2016 to 2024
YearTuition & FeesLSAT Score GPAAcceptance RateYield EnrollmentBar Exam Pass Rate
2015-2016 $57,676 169 3.76 23.28% 20.05% 922 -
2016-2017 $59,912
▲3.88%
169 3.76 20.16%
▼-3.13%
21.52%
▲1.47%
840
▼-82
-
2017-2018 $62,237
▲3.88%
169 3.75
▼-0.01
22.75%
▲2.60%
19.47%
▼-2.05%
822
▼-18
93.4%
2018-2019 $64,682
▲3.93%
169 3.78
▲0.03
20.15%
▼-2.60%
20.54%
▲1.06%
666
▼-156
97.65%
▲4.25%
2019-2020 $67,318
▲4.08%
169 3.78 18.91%
▼-1.24%
22.08%
▲1.55%
898
▲232
97.7%
▲0.05%
2020-2021 $67,347
▲0.04%
169 3.8
▲0.02
22.34%
▲3.43%
21.20%
▼-0.88%
837
▼-61
97.46%
▼-0.24%
2021-2022 $69,750
▲3.57%
170
▲1
3.82
▲0.02
14.45%
▼-7.89%
26.91%
▲5.70%
848
▲11
97.21%
▼-0.25%
2022-2023 $72,512
▲3.96%
170 3.85
▲0.03
10.74%
▼-3.71%
30.40%
▲3.49%
898
▲50
93.52%
▼-3.69%
2023-2024 $75,618
▲4.28%
170 3.87
▲0.02
10.51%
▼-0.23%
35.43%
▲5.03%
868
▼-30
94.44%
▲0.92%

LSAT Score from 2016 to 2024

The 2023 LSAT score at Duke University School of Law is 170. The LSAT score is same as last year's score. Compared to the LSAT score 8 years ago, this year's score is 1 point higher.
The following table and chart visualize the changes of LSAT scores at Duke University School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2023.
Duke Law LSAT Scores Changes (2016-2024)
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
2016 166 169 170
2017 167
▲1
169 170
2018 166
▼-1
169 170
2019 167
▲1
169 170
2020 167 169 170
2021 167 169 169
▼-1
2022 167 170
▲1
172
▲3
2023 168
▲1
170 171
▼-1
2024 168 170 172
▲1

GPA Trends from 2016 to 2024

The 2023 GPA at Duke University School of Law is 3.87. The GPA is 0.05 points higher than last year's GPA. Compared to the GPA 8 years ago, this year's GPA is 0.11 points higher.
The following table and chart visualize the changes of GPAs at Duke University School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2023.
Duke Law GPA Changes (2016-2024)
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
2016 3.56 3.76 3.84
2017 3.59
▲0.03
3.76
3.84
2018 3.57
▼-0.02
3.75
▼-0.01
3.84
2019 3.66
▲0.09
3.78
▲0.03
3.87
▲0.03
2020 3.65
▼-0.01
3.78
3.87
2021 3.7
▲0.05
3.8
▲0.02
3.89
▲0.02
2022 3.7
3.82
▲0.02
3.91
▲0.02
2023 3.73
▲0.03
3.85
▲0.03
3.94
▲0.03
2024 3.78
▲0.05
3.87
▲0.02
3.96
▲0.02

Changes in Acceptance Rate from 2016 to 2024

The 2023 acceptance rate at Duke University School of Law is 10.51%. The acceptance rate is 3.935 percents lower than last year's rate. Compared to the rate 8 years ago, this year's rate is 12.773 percents lower.
The following table and chart visualize the changes of acceptance rate, yield, and number of applicants at Duke University School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2023.
Duke Law Acceptance Rate and First-year Enrollment Changes (2016-2024)
YearApplicantsAdmittedEnrolled Acceptance RateYield
2016 4,819 1,122 225 23.28% 20.05%
2017 5,095
▲276
1,027
▼-95
221
▼-4
20.16%
▼-3.13%
21.52%
▲1.47%
2018 4,672
▼-423
1,063
▲36
207
▼-14
22.75%
▲2.60%
19.47%
▼-2.05%
2019 5,558
▲886
1,120
▲57
230
▲23
20.15%
▼-2.60%
20.54%
▲1.06%
2020 5,125
▼-433
969
▼-151
214
▼-16
18.91%
▼-1.24%
22.08%
▲1.55%
2021 4,983
▼-142
1,113
▲144
236
▲22
22.34%
▲3.43%
21.20%
▼-0.88%
2022 7,255
▲2272
1,048
▼-65
282
▲46
14.45%
▼-7.89%
26.91%
▲5.70%
2023 6,250
▼-1005
671
▼-377
204
▼-78
10.74%
▼-3.71%
30.40%
▲3.49%
2024 6,205
▼-45
652
▼-19
231
▲27
10.51%
▼-0.23%
35.43%
▲5.03%

Tuition Increase from 2016 to 2024

The Duke Law's 2024 tuition & fees is $75,618, which is $3,106 (4.28%) higher than last year's tuition. Compared to the amount 9 years ago, this year's tuition is $17,942 (31.11%) higher.
The following table and chart visualize the increase of tuition & fees at Duke University School of Law from 2016 to 2024.
Duke Law Tuition Changes (2016-2024)
YearTuition & Fees
2016$57,676
2017$59,912▲3.88%
2018$62,237▲3.88%
2019$64,682▲3.93%
2020$67,318▲4.08%
2021$67,347▲0.04%
2022$69,750▲3.57%
2023$72,512▲3.96%
2024$75,618▲4.28%

Enrollment Changes from 2016 to 2024

In the academic year 2023-2024, a total of 868 students enrolled in Duke University School of Law, including J.D. and Non-J.D. programs. 752 students joined in J.D. program and 116 students enrolled in Non-J.D. program.
The following table and chart show the enrollment by J.D. and Non-JD program at Duke University School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2024.
Duke Law JD and Non-JD Enrollment Trends (2016-2024)
YearJ.D. EnrollmentNon-J.D. EnrollmentTotal Enrollment
2016 760 162 922
2017 686
▼-74
154
▼-8
840
▼-82
2018 676
▼-10
146
▼-8
822
▼-18
2019 465
▼-211
201
▲55
666
▼-156
2020 683
▲218
215
▲14
898
▲232
2021 709
▲26
128
▼-87
837
▼-61
2022 744
▲35
104
▼-24
848
▲11
2023 755
▲11
143
▲39
898
▲50
2024 752
▼-3
116
▼-27
868
▼-30

Bar exam pass rate from 2018 to 2023

The 2023 bar exam pass rate of Duke University School of Law is 94%. 234 graduates took the exam first-time and 221 passed the exam.
The following table and chart show the changes of bar exam pass rate for Duke University School of Lawgraduates from 2018 to 2023.
Duke Law Bar Exam Pass Rate Changes (2018-2024)
YearTotal GraduatesNot Take ExamPrior/Early Exam TakersTotal Exam TakersExam PassersPass Rate
2018 214 19 1 197 184 93.40%
2019 235
▲21
28
▲9
5
▲4
213
▲16
208
▲24
97.65%
▲4.25%
2020 223
▼-12
15
▼-13
9
▲4
217
▲4
212
▲4
97.70%
▲0.049999999999997%
2021 215
▼-8
25
▲10
9 197
▼-20
192
▼-20
97.46%
▼-0.24000000000001%
2022 244
▲29
11
▼-14
18
▲9
251
▲54
244
▲52
97.21%
▼-0.25%
2023 215
▼-29
7
▼-4
8
▼-10
216
▼-35
202
▼-42
93.52%
▼-3.69%
2024 237
▲22
7 6
▼-2
234
▲18
221
▲19
94.44%
▲0.92%