DePaul University College of Law Acceptance Rate, Requirements, and Deadlines

34.81% DePaul University College of Law Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at DePaul University College of Law is 34.81% for the 2025-2026 admission. 2,643 students applied and 920 are accepted. Of the accepted students, 185 students finally enrolled into the school and the yield is 20.11%.
You can check acceptance rate trends with number of applicants at DePaul University College of Law Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate Comparison for DePaul University College of Law

Compared to law schools in U.S., DePaul University College of Law's acceptance rate is similar to the average rate of 36%. Compared to law schools in Illinois, DePaul University College of Law's acceptance rate is similar to the average rate of 33%.
You can compare DePaul University College of Law with law schools that have similar acceptance rate between 30% and 40%
DePaul University College of Law Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateYieldFirst-Year EnrollTotal Enroll
DePaul University College of Law34.81%20.11%185628
All Law Schools36.09%33.15%213737
Public34.52%34.44%184668
Private37.29%32.17%236791
Illinois Law Schools33%27.68%216743
Public46.50%29.35%206588
Private23.29%26.57%223847
DePaul University College of Law Acceptance Rate Chart

2026 LSAT Scores and GPA

The LSAT score at DePaul University College of Law is 158 and GPA is 3.61 over 185 enrolled students for the academic year 2025-2026.
Compared to law schools in U.S., DePaul University College of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 160. Compared to law schools in Illinois, DePaul University College of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 162.
You can compare DePaul University College of Law with law schools that have similar LSAT score between 155 and 160
The 75th percentile of LSAT score is 159 and the 25th percentile is 153. The 75th percentile of GPA is 3.82 and the 25th percentile is 3.16.
1 matriculated applicants, 0.54% of first-year students, submitted GRE score and you can check the score below by test subject.
LSAT ScoresGPA
DePaul University College of Law1583.61
All Law Schools1603.65
Public1603.69
Private1593.62
Illinois Law Schools1623.69
Public1553.50
Private1663.81
DePaul University College of Law LSAT score & GPA Comparison Chart
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
2021Overall150155156
Full-time151155156
Part-time148151156
2022Overall152156157
Full-time152156158
Part-time149152155
2023Overall152156158
Full-time152156158
Part-time151154156
2024Overall153157159
Full-time154158159
Part-time151153157
2025Overall153158159
Full-time153158160
Part-time154155158
2026Overall154158160
Full-time155158161
Part-time152155158
DePaul University College of Law LSAT score Trends Chart Chart
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
2021Overall2.963.413.66
Full-time2.963.423.67
Part-time2.913.333.61
2022Overall3.253.573.73
Full-time3.263.593.74
Part-time3.233.433.63
2023Overall3.183.573.76
Full-time3.253.63.77
Part-time3.023.333.55
2024Overall3.273.593.79
Full-time3.293.613.81
Part-time3.23.353.53
2025Overall3.163.653.82
Full-time3.193.683.82
Part-time33.153.71
2026Overall3.173.613.8
Full-time3.23.653.81
Part-time3.163.353.65
DePaul University College of Law GPA Trends Chart Chart
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
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Application timeline & Requirements

For 2026 fall term class, the application deadline at DePaul University College of Law is April 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 DePaul University College of Law' application process page.
The items in following table are the required items to DePaul University College 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 Deadline2026-04-01
Admission Contact
Phone312-362-6831
Email lawinfo@depaul.edu
General Admission Informationhttps://law.depaul.edu/admission/jd-admission/Pages/default.aspx
Application Requirementshttps://law.depaul.edu/admission/jd-admission/Pages/jd-applicants.aspx
Letter(s) Of Recommendation
    Personal Statement
    • Discuss any matters relevant to your ability to succeed in law school.
    Resume (optional But Highly Recommended)
    • Describe your academic, extracurricular and professional activities.
    Diversity Statement (optional But Highly Recommended)
    • Optional. Describe how your background or experiences will contribute to or enhance the diversity of the law school community.
    LSAT Or GRE Score
    • Official LSAT Score, usually no older than 5 years
    • Additional GRE scores may be optional.
    Current CAS Report From LSAC