Duquesne Kline School of Law Acceptance Rate, Requirements, and Deadlines

The 2023 acceptance rate at Duquesne Kline School of Law is 56.31%. 879 students applied and 495 are accepted. Of the accepted students, 167 students finally enrolled into the school and the yield is 33.74%.
Compared to law schools in U.S., Duquesne Kline School of Law's acceptance rate is much higher than the average rate of 41%. Compared to law schools in Pennsylvania, Duquesne Kline School of Law's acceptance rate is much higher than the average rate of 35%.
Duquesne Kline School of Law Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateYieldFirst-Year EnrollTotal Enroll
Duquesne Kline School of Law56.31%33.74%167487
All Law Schools40.93%31.46%188719
Public39.88%32.06%163636
Private41.76%30.99%207784
Pennsylvania Law Schools35%28.11%156658
Public34.35%22.70%139603
Private34.75%32.44%169701
Duquesne Kline School of Law Acceptance Rate Chart

2023 LSAT Scores and GPA

The 2023 LSAT score at Duquesne Kline School of Law is 155 and GPA is 3.50 over 167 enrolled students.
Compared to law schools in U.S., Duquesne Kline School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 158. Compared to law schools in Pennsylvania, Duquesne Kline School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 160.
The 75th percentile of LSAT score is 158 and the 25th percentile is 153. The 75th percentile of LSAT score is 3.75 and the 25th percentile is 3.21.
LSAT ScoresGPA
Duquesne Kline School of Law1553.50
All Law Schools1583.58
Public1593.62
Private1583.56
Pennsylvania Law Schools1603.63
Public1623.63
Private1593.64
Duquesne Kline School of Law LSAT score & GPA Comparison Chart
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
2020Overall150152154
Full-time150152154
Part-time150152154
2021Overall150152155
Full-time151153156
Part-time150152154
2022Overall153155158
Full-time153155158
Part-time152155159
2023Overall153155158
Full-time154155158
Part-time151154156
Duquesne Kline School of Law LSAT score Trends Chart Chart
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
2020Overall3.133.383.69
Full-time3.153.383.68
Part-time33.323.73
2021Overall3.173.43.69
Full-time3.243.433.71
Part-time2.933.253.63
2022Overall3.083.433.72
Full-time3.163.463.78
Part-time2.613.033.4
2023Overall3.213.53.75
Full-time3.273.583.78
Part-time2.983.283.47
Duquesne Kline School of Law GPA Trends Chart Chart
Data Source: ABA Statistics

Application timeline & Requirements

For 2024 fall term class, the application deadline at Duquesne Kline School of Law is April 1, 2024 (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 Duquesne Kline School of Law' application process page.
The items in following table are the required items to Duquesne Kline 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.
Application Open2023-09-01
Regular Decision Deadline2024-04-01
Admission Contact
Phone412-396-6296
Email lawadmissions@duq.edu
General Admission Informationhttps://www.duq.edu/academics/schools/law/admissions
Application Requirementshttps://www.duq.edu/academics/colleges-and-schools/law/admissions/apply-to-duquesne-law/index.php
LSAT Or GRE Scores
  • Official LSAT Score, usually no older than 5 years
  • Additional GRE scores may be optional.
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.
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.
Résumé
  • Describe your academic, extracurricular and professional activities.
Optional Essay
    Transcripts