Penn State Dickinson Law Class Profiles by Year
Penn State Dickinson Law Tuition, Admission, and Enrollment Trends from 2016 to 2024
The following table shows Penn State Dickinson 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.
| Year | Tuition & Fees | LSAT Score | GPA | Acceptance Rate | Yield | Enrollment | Bar Exam Pass Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-2016 | $45,078 | 159 | 3.46 | 38.57% | 17.16% | 158 | - |
| 2016-2017 | $46,854 ▲3.94% |
158 ▼-1 |
3.48 ▲0.02 |
35.86% ▼-2.71% |
19.80% ▲2.64% |
158 | - |
| 2017-2018 | $48,686 ▲3.91% |
159 ▲1 |
3.29 ▼-0.19 |
39.34% ▲3.48% |
27.65% ▲7.86% |
186 ▲28 |
77.14% |
| 2018-2019 | $50,582 ▲3.89% |
160 ▲1 |
3.43 ▲0.14 |
43.36% ▲4.01% |
19.24% ▼-8.41% |
193 ▲7 |
87.72% ▲10.58% |
| 2019-2020 | $52,526 ▲3.84% |
161 ▲1 |
3.4 ▼-0.03 |
41.09% ▼-2.27% |
18.01% ▼-1.23% |
231 ▲38 |
81.82% ▼-5.90% |
| 2020-2021 | $52,526 |
160 ▼-1 |
3.39 ▼-0.01 |
38.60% ▼-2.49% |
26.25% ▲8.24% |
253 ▲22 |
91.67% ▲9.85% |
| 2021-2022 | $53,558 ▲1.96% |
161 ▲1 |
3.54 ▲0.15 |
39.58% ▲0.98% |
19.75% ▼-6.50% |
260 ▲7 |
81.16% ▼-10.51% |
| 2022-2023 | $54,614 ▲1.97% |
161 | 3.61 ▲0.07 |
36.80% ▼-2.78% |
20.79% ▲1.04% |
279 ▲19 |
88.31% ▲7.15% |
| 2023-2024 | $57,902 ▲6.02% |
162 ▲1 |
3.63 ▲0.02 |
35.37% ▼-1.43% |
18.92% ▼-1.87% |
311 ▲32 |
77.46% ▼-10.85% |
LSAT Score from 2016 to 2024
The 2023 LSAT score at Penn State Dickinson Law is 162. The LSAT score is 1 point higher than last year's score. Compared to the LSAT score 8 years ago, this year's score is 3 points higher.
The following table and chart visualize the changes of LSAT scores at Penn State Dickinson Lawfrom 2016 to 2023.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 158 | 159 | 161 |
| 2017 | 156 ▼-2 |
158 ▼-1 |
160 ▼-1 |
| 2018 | 158 ▲2 |
159 ▲1 |
162 ▲2 |
| 2019 | 158 | 160 ▲1 |
162 |
| 2020 | 158 | 161 ▲1 |
162 |
| 2021 | 153 ▼-5 |
160 ▼-1 |
162 |
| 2022 | 157 ▲4 |
161 ▲1 |
163 ▲1 |
| 2023 | 156 ▼-1 |
161 | 163 |
| 2024 | 157 ▲1 |
162 ▲1 |
163 |
GPA Trends from 2016 to 2024
The 2023 GPA at Penn State Dickinson Law is 3.63. The GPA is 0.09 points higher than last year's GPA. Compared to the GPA 8 years ago, this year's GPA is 0.17 points higher.
The following table and chart visualize the changes of GPAs at Penn State Dickinson Lawfrom 2016 to 2023.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3.15 | 3.46 | 3.72 |
| 2017 | 3.07 ▼-0.08 |
3.48 ▲0.02 |
3.71 ▼-0.01 |
| 2018 | 3.01 ▼-0.06 |
3.29 ▼-0.19 |
3.67 ▼-0.04 |
| 2019 | 3.21 ▲0.20 |
3.43 ▲0.14 |
3.66 ▼-0.01 |
| 2020 | 3.05 ▼-0.16 |
3.4 ▼-0.03 |
3.73 ▲0.07 |
| 2021 | 3.14 ▲0.09 |
3.39 ▼-0.01 |
3.73 |
| 2022 | 3.22 ▲0.08 |
3.54 ▲0.15 |
3.73 |
| 2023 | 3.25 ▲0.03 |
3.61 ▲0.07 |
3.8 ▲0.07 |
| 2024 | 3.29 ▲0.04 |
3.63 ▲0.02 |
3.84 ▲0.04 |
Changes in Acceptance Rate from 2016 to 2024
The 2023 acceptance rate at Penn State Dickinson Law is 35.37%. The acceptance rate is 4.210 percents lower than last year's rate. Compared to the rate 8 years ago, this year's rate is 3.203 percents lower.
The following table and chart visualize the changes of acceptance rate, yield, and number of applicants at Penn State Dickinson Lawfrom 2016 to 2023.
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance Rate | Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 967 | 373 | 64 | 38.57% | 17.16% |
| 2017 | 817 ▼-150 |
293 ▼-80 |
58 ▼-6 |
35.86% ▼-2.71% |
19.80% ▲2.64% |
| 2018 | 671 ▼-146 |
264 ▼-29 |
73 ▲15 |
39.34% ▲3.48% |
27.65% ▲7.86% |
| 2019 | 911 ▲240 |
395 ▲131 |
76 ▲3 |
43.36% ▲4.01% |
19.24% ▼-8.41% |
| 2020 | 1,027 ▲116 |
422 ▲27 |
76 | 41.09% ▼-2.27% |
18.01% ▼-1.23% |
| 2021 | 829 ▼-198 |
320 ▼-102 |
84 ▲8 |
38.60% ▼-2.49% |
26.25% ▲8.24% |
| 2022 | 1,190 ▲361 |
471 ▲151 |
93 ▲9 |
39.58% ▲0.98% |
19.75% ▼-6.50% |
| 2023 | 1,307 ▲117 |
481 ▲10 |
100 ▲7 |
36.80% ▼-2.78% |
20.79% ▲1.04% |
| 2024 | 1,524 ▲217 |
539 ▲58 |
102 ▲2 |
35.37% ▼-1.43% |
18.92% ▼-1.87% |
Tuition Increase from 2016 to 2024
The Penn State Dickinson Law's 2024 tuition & fees is $59,054, which is $4,440 (8.13%) higher than last year's tuition. Compared to the amount 9 years ago, this year's tuition is $13,976 (31.00%) higher.
The following table and chart visualize the increase of tuition & fees at Penn State Dickinson Law from 2016 to 2024.
| Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| 2016 | $45,078 |
| 2017 | $46,854▲3.94% |
| 2018 | $48,686▲3.91% |
| 2019 | $50,582▲3.89% |
| 2020 | $52,526▲3.84% |
| 2021 | $52,526 |
| 2022 | $53,558▲1.96% |
| 2023 | $54,614▲1.97% |
| 2024 | $57,902▲6.02% |
Enrollment Changes from 2016 to 2024
In the academic year 2023-2024, a total of 311 students enrolled in Penn State Dickinson Law, including J.D. and Non-J.D. programs. 298 students joined in J.D. program and 13 students enrolled in Non-J.D. program.
The Penn State Dickinson Law's enrollment size grew by 96.84% since 2016 from 158 to 311 students.
The following table and chart show the enrollment by J.D. and Non-JD program at Penn State Dickinson Lawfrom 2016 to 2024.
| Year | J.D. Enrollment | Non-J.D. Enrollment | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 157 | 1 | 158 |
| 2017 | 157 | 1 | 158 |
| 2018 | 184 ▲27 |
2 ▲1 |
186 ▲28 |
| 2019 | 191 ▲7 |
2 | 193 ▲7 |
| 2020 | 227 ▲36 |
4 ▲2 |
231 ▲38 |
| 2021 | 243 ▲16 |
10 ▲6 |
253 ▲22 |
| 2022 | 256 ▲13 |
4 ▼-6 |
260 ▲7 |
| 2023 | 272 ▲16 |
7 ▲3 |
279 ▲19 |
| 2024 | 298 ▲26 |
13 ▲6 |
311 ▲32 |
Bar exam pass rate from 2018 to 2023
The 2023 bar exam pass rate of Penn State Dickinson Law is 77%. 71 graduates took the exam first-time and 55 passed the exam.
The following table and chart show the changes of bar exam pass rate for Penn State Dickinson Lawgraduates from 2018 to 2023.
| Year | Total Graduates | Not Take Exam | Prior/Early Exam Takers | Total Exam Takers | Exam Passers | Pass Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 34 | 1 | 1 | 35 | 27 | 77.14% |
| 2019 | 61 ▲27 |
4 ▲3 |
-1 ▼-2 |
57 ▲22 |
50 ▲23 |
87.72% ▲10.58% |
| 2020 | 57 ▼-4 |
4 | 2 ▲3 |
55 ▼-2 |
45 ▼-5 |
81.82% ▼-5.9% |
| 2021 | 73 ▲16 |
13 ▲9 |
1 ▼-1 |
60 ▲5 |
55 ▲10 |
91.67% ▲9.85% |
| 2022 | 72 ▼-1 |
6 ▼-7 |
4 ▲3 |
69 ▲9 |
56 ▲1 |
81.16% ▼-10.51% |
| 2023 | 82 ▲10 |
5 ▼-1 |
0 ▼-4 |
77 ▲8 |
68 ▲12 |
88.31% ▲7.15% |
| 2024 | 75 ▼-7 |
4 ▼-1 |
2 ▲2 |
71 ▼-6 |
55 ▼-13 |
77.46% ▼-10.85% |
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