Duke University School of Law Class Profiles by Year

    Duke Law Tuition, Admission, and Enrollment Trends from 2016 to 2024

    The following table shows Duke 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.
    Duke University School of Law Class Profiles From 2016 to 2024
    YearTuition & FeesLSAT Score GPAAcceptance RateYield EnrollmentBar Exam Pass Rate
    2015-2016 $57,676 169 3.76 23.28% 20.05% 922 -
    2016-2017 $59,912
    		 169 3.76 20.16%
    		 21.52%
    		 840
    		 -
    2017-2018 $62,237
    		 169 3.75
    		 22.75%
    		 19.47%
    		 822
    		 93.4%
    2018-2019 $64,682
    		 169 3.78
    		 20.15%
    		 20.54%
    		 666
    		 97.65%
    2019-2020 $67,318
    		 169 3.78 18.91%
    		 22.08%
    		 898
    		 97.7%
    2020-2021 $67,347
    		 169 3.8
    		 22.34%
    		 21.20%
    		 837
    		 97.46%
    2021-2022 $69,750
    		 170
    		 3.82
    		 14.45%
    		 26.91%
    		 848
    		 97.21%
    2022-2023 $72,512
    		 170 3.85
    		 10.74%
    		 30.40%
    		 898
    		 93.52%
    2023-2024 $75,618
    		 170 3.87
    		 10.51%
    		 35.43%
    		 868
    		 94.44%

    LSAT Score from 2016 to 2024

    The 2023 LSAT score at Duke University School of Law is 170. The LSAT score is same as last year's score. Compared to the LSAT score 8 years ago, this year's score is 1 point higher.
    The following table and chart visualize the changes of LSAT scores at Duke University School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2023.
    Duke Law LSAT Scores Changes (2016-2024)
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    2016 166 169 170
    2017 167
    		 169 170
    2018 166
    		 169 170
    2019 167
    		 169 170
    2020 167 169 170
    2021 167 169 169
    2022 167 170
    		 172
    2023 168
    		 170 171
    2024 168 170 172
    Duke University School of Law LSAT score Trends (2016-2024) Chart

    GPA Trends from 2016 to 2024

    The 2023 GPA at Duke University School of Law is 3.87. The GPA is 0.05 points higher than last year's GPA. Compared to the GPA 8 years ago, this year's GPA is 0.11 points higher.
    The following table and chart visualize the changes of GPAs at Duke University School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2023.
    Duke Law GPA Changes (2016-2024)
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    2016 3.56 3.76 3.84
    2017 3.59
    		 3.76
    		 3.84
    2018 3.57
    		 3.75
    		 3.84
    2019 3.66
    		 3.78
    		 3.87
    2020 3.65
    		 3.78
    		 3.87
    2021 3.7
    		 3.8
    		 3.89
    2022 3.7
    		 3.82
    		 3.91
    2023 3.73
    		 3.85
    		 3.94
    2024 3.78
    		 3.87
    		 3.96
    Duke University School of Law GPA Trends (2016-2024) Chart

    Changes in Acceptance Rate from 2016 to 2024

    The 2023 acceptance rate at Duke University School of Law is 10.51%. The acceptance rate is 3.935 percents lower than last year's rate. Compared to the rate 8 years ago, this year's rate is 12.773 percents lower.
    The following table and chart visualize the changes of acceptance rate, yield, and number of applicants at Duke University School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2023.
    Duke Law Acceptance Rate and First-year Enrollment Changes (2016-2024)
    YearApplicantsAdmittedEnrolled Acceptance RateYield
    2016 4,819 1,122 225 23.28% 20.05%
    2017 5,095
    		 1,027
    		 221
    		 20.16%
    		 21.52%
    2018 4,672
    		 1,063
    		 207
    		 22.75%
    		 19.47%
    2019 5,558
    		 1,120
    		 230
    		 20.15%
    		 20.54%
    2020 5,125
    		 969
    		 214
    		 18.91%
    		 22.08%
    2021 4,983
    		 1,113
    		 236
    		 22.34%
    		 21.20%
    2022 7,255
    		 1,048
    		 282
    		 14.45%
    		 26.91%
    2023 6,250
    		 671
    		 204
    		 10.74%
    		 30.40%
    2024 6,205
    		 652
    		 231
    		 10.51%
    		 35.43%
    Duke University School of Law Acceptance Rate Trends (2016-2024) Chart

    Tuition Increase from 2016 to 2024

    The Duke Law's 2024 tuition & fees is $75,618, which is $3,106 (4.28%) higher than last year's tuition. Compared to the amount 9 years ago, this year's tuition is $17,942 (31.11%) higher.
    The following table and chart visualize the increase of tuition & fees at Duke University School of Law from 2016 to 2024.
    Duke Law Tuition Changes (2016-2024)
    YearTuition & Fees
    2016$57,676
    2017$59,912
    2018$62,237
    2019$64,682
    2020$67,318
    2021$67,347
    2022$69,750
    2023$72,512
    2024$75,618
    Duke University School of Law Tuition & Fees Trends (2016-2024) Chart

    Enrollment Changes from 2016 to 2024

    In the academic year 2023-2024, a total of 868 students enrolled in Duke University School of Law, including J.D. and Non-J.D. programs. 752 students joined in J.D. program and 116 students enrolled in Non-J.D. program.
    The following table and chart show the enrollment by J.D. and Non-JD program at Duke University School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2024.
    Duke Law JD and Non-JD Enrollment Trends (2016-2024)
    YearJ.D. EnrollmentNon-J.D. EnrollmentTotal Enrollment
    2016 760 162 922
    2017 686
    		 154
    		 840
    2018 676
    		 146
    		 822
    2019 465
    		 201
    		 666
    2020 683
    		 215
    		 898
    2021 709
    		 128
    		 837
    2022 744
    		 104
    		 848
    2023 755
    		 143
    		 898
    2024 752
    		 116
    		 868
    Duke University School of LawEnrollment Trends (2016-2024) Chart

    Bar exam pass rate from 2018 to 2023

    The 2023 bar exam pass rate of Duke University School of Law is 94%. 234 graduates took the exam first-time and 221 passed the exam.
    The following table and chart show the changes of bar exam pass rate for Duke University School of Lawgraduates from 2018 to 2023.
    Duke Law Bar Exam Pass Rate Changes (2018-2024)
    YearTotal GraduatesNot Take ExamPrior/Early Exam TakersTotal Exam TakersExam PassersPass Rate
    2018 214 19 1 197 184 93.40%
    2019 235
    		 28
    		 5
    		 213
    		 208
    		 97.65%
    2020 223
    		 15
    		 9
    		 217
    		 212
    		 97.70%
    2021 215
    		 25
    		 9 197
    		 192
    		 97.46%
    2022 244
    		 11
    		 18
    		 251
    		 244
    		 97.21%
    2023 215
    		 7
    		 8
    		 216
    		 202
    		 93.52%
    2024 237
    		 7 6
    		 234
    		 221
    		 94.44%
    Duke University School of LawBar Exam Pass Rate Trends (2018-2024) Chart
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