LSAT
171
GPA
3.91
Tuition & Fees
$85,074
Acceptance Rate
12.88 %
First Time Bar Exam Pass Rate
97.48 %
Duke University School of Law Overview
The acceptance rate of the school is 12.88% and yield is 27.61%. The average LSAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 171 and the average GPA is 3.91. Total 830 students are attending Duke University School of Law and 222 of them is first-year students. Last year 278 graduate have taken the bar exam first time and 271 have passed the exam (the pass rate is 97.48%). You may want to check the general academic information of Duke University School of Law at Duke University academic page.
Average LSAT and GPA
223 enrolled students have submitted LSAT scores and its average LSAT score is 171 at Duke University School of Law and the average undergraduate GPA is 3.91. The following table shows the LSAT Score and GPA in 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile.
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LSAT Scores | 169 | 171 | 172 |
| Undergraduate GPA | 3.83 | 3.91 | 3.96 |
Duke University School of Law 2027 Tuition & Fees
Duke University School of Law tuition & fees is $85,074 for the academic year 2026-2027. The average undergraduate tuition & fees other than law school at Duke University School of Law is $68,758. For graduate schools, its average graduate tuition and fees is $66,523
| Duke University School of Law | $85,074 |
|---|---|
| Average Living Costs | |
| Living Costs | $20,790 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,532 |
| Personal Expenses | $4,500 |
| Average Costs at Duke University | |
| Undergraduate | $68,758 |
| Graduate | $66,523 |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
Last year, total 6,240 students applied to Duke University School of Law and 804 students accepted to admit to the school. Among the accepted students, 222 students finally enrolled to Duke University School of Law. The acceptance rate is 12.88% and yield (enrollment rate) is 28%. With 5 deferred/pre-admitted students, Duke University School of Law has 227 first-year class students for the academic year 2025-2026.
| Number of Students | |
|---|---|
| Applicants | 6,240 |
| Admitted | 804 |
| Enrolled | 222 |
| Acceptance Rate | 12.88% |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 27.61% |
| Deferred / Previously Admitted | 5 |
| Total First Year Class Enrollment | 227 |
Law Student Population
Duke University School of Law has total 830 students for the academic year 2025-2026. Of the total students, 723 students enrolled in JD program and 107 enrolled in non-JD programs.
| Total Enrollment | 830 |
|---|---|
| JD Enrollment | 723 |
| Non-JD Enrollment | 107 |
Duke University School of Law has 227 first-year, first-time students. By gender, there are 107 male and 115 female students. 5 student(s) with other type of gender. By attendance type, All students enrolled as the full-time status. The following table summarizes the first year enrollment by gender and attendance type at Duke University School of Law.
| Total | Full-time | Part-time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 227 | 227 | 0 |
| Men | 107 | 107 | 0 |
| Women | 115 | 115 | 0 |
| Other | 5 | 5 | 0 |
First Time Bar Passage
Last year, total 279 students have graduated from Duke University School of Law. Among them, 278 students (including exam takers from prior year and early first time takers) took the bar exam for the first time and 271 passed the exam.
The first-time bar exam pass rate at Duke University School of Law is 97.48% where the average pass rate of North Carolina is 82.94%.
| Total Graduates | 279 |
|---|---|
| First-time Bar Exam Taker | 278 (273 new graduates, 5 from prior year and 3 Early First Time Takers) |
| First-time Bar Exam Not Taker | 6 (new graduates) |
| First-time Bar Exam Passers and Pass Rate | 271 / 97.48% |
| Pass Rate at North Carolina | 82.94% |
