University of Pennsylvania Law School Acceptance Rate, Requirements, and Deadlines

    8.05% University of Pennsylvania Law School Acceptance Rate

    The acceptance rate at University of Pennsylvania Law School is 8.05% for the 2025-2026 admission. 8,074 students applied and 650 are accepted. Of the accepted students, 254 students finally enrolled into the school and the yield is 39.08%.
    You can check acceptance rate trends with number of applicants at University of Pennsylvania Law School Admission Trends page.

    Acceptance Rate Comparison for University of Pennsylvania Law School

    Compared to law schools in U.S., University of Pennsylvania Law School's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 36%. Compared to law schools in Pennsylvania, University of Pennsylvania Law School's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 36%.
    You can compare University of Pennsylvania Law School with law schools that have similar acceptance rate between under1 and 10%
    University of Pennsylvania Law School Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
    Acceptance RateYieldFirst-Year EnrollTotal Enroll
    University of Pennsylvania Law School8.05%39.08%2541,032
    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
    University of Pennsylvania Law School Acceptance Rate Chart

    2026 LSAT Scores and GPA

    The LSAT score at University of Pennsylvania Law School is 173 and GPA is 3.95 over 254 enrolled students for the academic year 2025-2026.
    Compared to law schools in U.S., University of Pennsylvania Law School' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 160. Compared to law schools in Pennsylvania, University of Pennsylvania Law School' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 160.
    You can compare University of Pennsylvania Law School with law schools that have similar LSAT score over 170
    The 75th percentile of LSAT score is 174 and the 25th percentile is 168. The 75th percentile of GPA is 3.99 and the 25th percentile is 3.77.
    5 matriculated applicants, 1.97% of first-year students, submitted GRE score and you can check the score below by test subject.
    LSAT ScoresGPA
    University of Pennsylvania Law School1733.95
    All Law Schools1603.65
    Public1603.69
    Private1593.62
    Pennsylvania Law Schools1603.69
    Public1603.68
    Private1613.69
    University of Pennsylvania Law School LSAT score & GPA Comparison Chart
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    2021164170171
    2022167171173
    2023167172173
    2024168172174
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    2026167173174
    University of Pennsylvania Law School LSAT score Trends Chart Chart
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    20213.573.893.95
    20223.563.93.96
    20233.613.93.96
    20243.663.923.98
    20253.773.933.99
    20263.773.954
    University of Pennsylvania Law School GPA Trends Chart Chart
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    Data Source: ABA Statistics

    Application timeline & Requirements

    For 2026 fall term class, the application deadline at University of Pennsylvania Law School is March 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 Pennsylvania Law School' application process page.
    The items in following table are the required items to University of Pennsylvania 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.
    Early Decision I Deadline2025-11-15
    Early Decision II Deadline2026-01-07
    Regular Decision Deadline2026-03-01
    Admission Contact
    Phone215-898-7400
    Emailcontactadmissions@law.upenn.edu
    General Admission Informationhttps://www.law.upenn.edu/admissions/jd/
    Application Requirementshttps://www.law.upenn.edu/admissions/how-to-apply.php
    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, GRE, Or GMAP Scores
    • Official LSAT Score, usually no older than 5 years
    • Additional GRE scores may be optional.
    Transcripts
      Two Letters Of Recommendation
      • Limit up to 3 or 4 letters, in general
      • May require right of access to recommendations.
      Character And Fitness Verification
      • Disclosure for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction.
      Personal Statement
      • Discuss any matters relevant to your ability to succeed in law school.
      Optional Essays
        Data Source: https://www.law.upenn.edu/admissions/how-to-apply.php
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