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

34.87% University of Pittsburgh Law School Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at University of Pittsburgh Law School is 34.87% for the 2025-2026 admission. 1,606 students applied and 560 are accepted. Of the accepted students, 155 students finally enrolled into the school and the yield is 27.68%.
You can check acceptance rate trends with number of applicants at University of Pittsburgh Law School Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate Comparison for University of Pittsburgh Law School

Compared to law schools in U.S., University of Pittsburgh Law School's acceptance rate is similar to the average rate of 36%. Compared to law schools in Pennsylvania, University of Pittsburgh Law School's acceptance rate is similar to the average rate of 36%.
You can compare University of Pittsburgh Law School with law schools that have similar acceptance rate between 30% and 40%
University of Pittsburgh Law School Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateYieldFirst-Year EnrollTotal Enroll
University of Pittsburgh Law School34.87%27.68%155590
All Law Schools36.09%33.15%213737
Public34.52%34.44%184668
Private37.29%32.17%236791
Pennsylvania Law Schools36%27.97%191719
Public38.41%25.45%180728
Private33.45%29.98%200713

Application timeline & Requirements

For 2026 fall term class, the application deadline at University of Pittsburgh Law School is May 1, 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 University of Pittsburgh Law School' application process page.
The items in following table are the required items to University of Pittsburgh Law School 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
Admission Contact
Phone412-648-1413
Emailadmitlaw@pitt.edu
General Admission Informationhttps://www.law.pitt.edu/admissions
Application Requirementshttps://www.law.pitt.edu/admissions/apply-pitt-law
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.
Personal Statement
  • Discuss any matters relevant to your ability to succeed in law school.
Three Letters Of Recommendation
  • Limit up to 3 or 4 letters, in general
  • May require right of access to recommendations.
Transcripts
    Résumé
    • Describe your academic, extracurricular and professional activities.
    Data Source: https://www.law.pitt.edu/admissions/apply-pitt-law

    2026 LSAT Scores and GPA

    The LSAT score at University of Pittsburgh Law School is 160 and GPA is 3.54 over 155 enrolled students for the academic year 2025-2026.
    Compared to law schools in U.S., University of Pittsburgh Law School' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 160. Compared to law schools in Pennsylvania, University of Pittsburgh Law School' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 160.
    You can compare University of Pittsburgh Law School with law schools that have similar LSAT score between 160 and 165
    The 75th percentile of LSAT score is 162 and the 25th percentile is 156. The 75th percentile of GPA is 3.79 and the 25th percentile is 3.28.
    2 matriculated applicants, 1.29% of first-year students, submitted GRE score and you can check the score below by test subject.
    LSAT ScoresGPA
    University of Pittsburgh Law School1603.54
    All Law Schools1603.65
    Public1603.69
    Private1593.62
    Pennsylvania Law Schools1603.69
    Public1603.68
    Private1613.69
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    2021155159161
    2022158160162
    2023159161163
    2024157160163
    2025156159162
    2026158160163
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    20213.223.513.76
    20223.223.513.75
    20233.253.553.75
    20243.33.563.73
    20253.283.563.79
    20263.263.543.74
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    Number of Submitters2
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