Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico School of Law Acceptance Rates, Requirements, and Deadlines

61.54% Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico School of Law Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico School of Law is 61.54% for the 2025-2026 admission. 325 students applied and 200 are accepted. Of the accepted students, 161 students finally enrolled into the school and the yield is 80.50%.
You can check acceptance rate trends with number of applicants at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico School of Law Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate Comparison for Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico School of Law

Compared to law schools in U.S., Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico School of Law's acceptance rate is much higher than the average rate of 36%. Compared to law schools in Puerto Rico, Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico School of Law's acceptance rate is higher than the average rate of 51%.
You can compare Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico School of Law with law schools that have similar acceptance rate between 60% and 70%
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico School of Law Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateYieldFirst-Year EnrollTotal Enroll
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico School of Law61.54%80.50%161479
All Law Schools36.09%33.15%213737
Public34.52%34.44%184668
Private37.29%32.17%236791
Puerto Rico Law Schools51%78.13%163528
Public39.69%79.61%122450
Private56.23%77.39%183567

Application timeline & Requirements

For 2026 fall term class, the application deadline at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico School of Law is June 30, 2026 (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 Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico School of Law' application process page.
The items in following table are the required items to Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico School of Law 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.
Regular Decision Deadline2026-06-30
Admission Contact
Phone787-841-2000
Emailderecho@email.pucpr.edu
General Admission Informationhttps://derecho.pucpr.edu/requisitos-de-admision/
Application Requirementshttps://derecho.pucpr.edu/requisitos-de-admision/
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 Scores
  • Official LSAT Score, usually no older than 5 years
  • GRE may be not accepted.
Transcripts
    Three Letters Of Recommendation .
    • Limit up to 3 or 4 letters, in general
    • May require right of access to recommendations.
    Copy Of Social Security Card.
      Criminal Record.
        Data Source: https://derecho.pucpr.edu/requisitos-de-admision/

        2026 LSAT Scores and GPA

        The LSAT score at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico School of Law is 139 and GPA is 3.33 over 161 enrolled students for the academic year 2025-2026.
        Compared to law schools in U.S., Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico School of Law' LSAT score is slightly lower than the average score of 160. Compared to law schools in Puerto Rico, Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 145.
        You can compare Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico School of Law with law schools that have similar LSAT score under 150
        The 75th percentile of LSAT score is 140 and the 25th percentile is 135. The 75th percentile of GPA is 3.69 and the 25th percentile is 3.
        LSAT ScoresGPA
        Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico School of Law1393.33
        All Law Schools1603.65
        Public1603.69
        Private1593.62
        Puerto Rico Law Schools1453.50
        Public1523.77
        Private1423.36
        25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
        2021Overall132135139
        Full-time132136139
        Part-time131134136
        2022Overall132135138
        Full-time132135138
        Part-time000
        2023Overall132135139
        Full-time134137143
        Part-time130132134
        2024Overall135138141
        Full-time136139142
        Part-time133136138
        2025Overall135137140
        Full-time135137140
        Part-time134136140
        2026Overall136139143
        Full-time137140145
        Part-time136138142
        25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
        2021Overall2.973.273.57
        Full-time2.993.293.58
        Part-time2.923.233.56
        2022Overall2.83.133.5
        Full-time2.83.133.5
        Part-time000
        2023Overall2.773.263.49
        Full-time2.913.293.56
        Part-time2.673.133.42
        2024Overall2.923.323.63
        Full-time2.933.293.64
        Part-time2.913.333.57
        2025Overall33.373.69
        Full-time3.063.533.75
        Part-time2.993.243.5
        2026Overall2.973.333.61
        Full-time2.993.333.61
        Part-time2.963.313.62
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