University of Dayton School of Law Acceptance Rates, Requirements, and Deadlines

30.66% University of Dayton School of Law Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at University of Dayton School of Law is 30.66% for the 2025-2026 admission. 1,611 students applied and 494 are accepted. Of the accepted students, 167 students finally enrolled into the school and the yield is 33.81%.
You can check acceptance rate trends with number of applicants at University of Dayton School of Law Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate Comparison for University of Dayton School of Law

Compared to law schools in U.S., University of Dayton School of Law's acceptance rate is slightly lower than the average rate of 36%. Compared to law schools in Ohio, University of Dayton School of Law's acceptance rate is lower than the average rate of 41%.
You can compare University of Dayton School of Law with law schools that have similar acceptance rate between 30% and 40%
University of Dayton School of Law Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateYieldFirst-Year EnrollTotal Enroll
University of Dayton School of Law30.66%33.81%167696
All Law Schools36.09%33.15%213737
Public34.52%34.44%184668
Private37.29%32.17%236791
Ohio Law Schools41%31.63%163520
Public40.56%33.66%163502
Private40.83%29.09%163542

Application timeline & Requirements

For 2026 fall term class, the application deadline at University of Dayton School of Law is April 1, 2026 (Preferred 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 University of Dayton School of Law' application process page.
The items in following table are the required items to University of Dayton 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 Deadline2026-05-01
Preferred Deadline2026-04-01
Admission Contact
Phone937-229-3555
Emaillawinfo@udayton.edu
General Admission Informationhttps://udayton.edu/law/admissions/application_process.php
Application Requirementshttps://udayton.edu/law/admissions/application_process.php
Transcripts
    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 Or GRE Scores
    • Official LSAT Score, usually no older than 5 years
    • Additional GRE scores may be optional.
    Letters Of Recommendation
    • Limit up to 3 or 4 letters, in general
    • May require right of access to recommendations.
    Personal Statement
    • Discuss any matters relevant to your ability to succeed in law school.

    2026 LSAT Scores and GPA

    The LSAT score at University of Dayton School of Law is 157 and GPA is 3.60 over 167 enrolled students for the academic year 2025-2026.
    Compared to law schools in U.S., University of Dayton School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 160. Compared to law schools in Ohio, University of Dayton School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 156.
    You can compare University of Dayton School of Law with law schools that have similar LSAT score between 155 and 160
    The 75th percentile of LSAT score is 158 and the 25th percentile is 154. The 75th percentile of GPA is 3.84 and the 25th percentile is 3.35.
    6 matriculated applicants, 3.59% of first-year students, submitted GRE score and you can check the score below by test subject.
    LSAT ScoresGPA
    University of Dayton School of Law1573.60
    All Law Schools1603.65
    Public1603.69
    Private1593.62
    Ohio Law Schools1563.60
    Public1583.65
    Private1553.54
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    2021Overall148152154
    Full-time148150153
    Part-time152156158
    2022Overall150153155
    Full-time149152155
    Part-time154155157
    2023Overall152154157
    Full-time151153155
    Part-time154157160
    2024Overall152155158
    Full-time151154157
    Part-time155158160
    2025Overall154156158
    Full-time153155157
    Part-time157158160
    2026Overall154157160
    Full-time151155158
    Part-time157159163
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    2021Overall3.243.483.7
    Full-time3.193.453.67
    Part-time3.483.63.77
    2022Overall3.183.533.72
    Full-time3.133.463.69
    Part-time3.533.663.75
    2023Overall3.33.583.77
    Full-time3.223.583.71
    Part-time3.43.63.81
    2024Overall3.363.613.83
    Full-time3.393.633.79
    Part-time3.353.573.88
    2025Overall3.353.663.84
    Full-time3.393.663.87
    Part-time3.233.663.83
    2026Overall3.313.63.87
    Full-time3.443.693.89
    Part-time3.193.533.79
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    Number of Submitters6
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