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

    43.23% Duquesne Kline School of Law Acceptance Rate

    The acceptance rate at Duquesne Kline School of Law is 43.23% for the 2025-2026 admission. 1,432 students applied and 619 are accepted. Of the accepted students, 183 students finally enrolled into the school and the yield is 29.56%.
    You can check acceptance rate trends with number of applicants at Duquesne Kline School of Law Admission Trends page.

    Acceptance Rate Comparison for Duquesne Kline School of Law

    Compared to law schools in U.S., Duquesne Kline School of Law's acceptance rate is slightly higher than the average rate of 36%. Compared to law schools in Pennsylvania, Duquesne Kline School of Law's acceptance rate is higher than the average rate of 36%.
    You can compare Duquesne Kline School of Law with law schools that have similar acceptance rate between 40% and 50%
    Duquesne Kline School of Law Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
    Acceptance RateYieldFirst-Year EnrollTotal Enroll
    Duquesne Kline School of Law43.23%29.56%183528
    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
    Duquesne Kline School of Law Acceptance Rate Chart

    2026 LSAT Scores and GPA

    The LSAT score at Duquesne Kline School of Law is 157 and GPA is 3.62 over 183 enrolled students for the academic year 2025-2026.
    Compared to law schools in U.S., Duquesne Kline School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 160. Compared to law schools in Pennsylvania, Duquesne Kline School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 160.
    You can compare Duquesne Kline School 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 154. The 75th percentile of GPA is 3.83 and the 25th percentile is 3.2.
    6 matriculated applicants, 3.28% of first-year students, submitted GRE score and you can check the score below by test subject.
    LSAT ScoresGPA
    Duquesne Kline School of Law1573.62
    All Law Schools1603.65
    Public1603.69
    Private1593.62
    Pennsylvania Law Schools1603.69
    Public1603.68
    Private1613.69
    Duquesne Kline School of Law LSAT score & GPA Comparison Chart
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    2021Overall152154157
    Full-time152154157
    Part-time152154156
    2022Overall153155158
    Full-time153155158
    Part-time152155159
    2023Overall153155158
    Full-time154155158
    Part-time151154156
    2024Overall153156158
    Full-time153156159
    Part-time151152156
    2025Overall154156159
    Full-time155157159
    Part-time152154158
    2026Overall155157160
    Full-time155157160
    Part-time152155158
    Duquesne Kline School of Law LSAT score Trends Chart Chart
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    2021Overall3.123.413.62
    Full-time3.183.443.67
    Part-time2.93.333.54
    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
    2024Overall3.23.553.75
    Full-time3.333.613.8
    Part-time2.743.243.52
    2025Overall3.23.573.83
    Full-time3.333.663.84
    Part-time2.783.23.59
    2026Overall3.353.623.85
    Full-time3.423.673.87
    Part-time2.83.193.61
    Duquesne Kline School of Law GPA Trends Chart Chart
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
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    Data Source: ABA Statistics

    Application timeline & Requirements

    For 2026 fall term class, the application deadline at Duquesne Kline School 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 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.
    Regular Decision Deadline2026-04-01
    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
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