DePaul University School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, DePaul University School of Law reported a median LSAT of 158, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.61, and a 34.8% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 76.0%, and 88.4% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 158
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.61
- Acceptance rate 34.8%
- First-time bar passage 76.0%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 88.4%
- Resident tuition $55,328
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trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 158 | 3.42 | — | 89.8% | $41,690 |
| 2012 | 158 | 3.41 | — | 92.6% | $43,220 |
| 2013 | 154 | 3.29 | — | 87.5% | $44,999 |
| 2014 | 153 | 3.32 | — | 86.8% | $44,999 |
| 2015 | 152 | 3.34 | — | 86.8% | $45,450 |
| 2016 | 152 | 3.14 | — | 81.4% | $46,300 |
| 2017 | 152 | 3.30 | 61.4% | — | $47,230 |
| 2018 | 153 | 3.20 | 58.7% | 69.6% | $48,166 |
| 2019 | 155 | 3.39 | 48.1% | 61.1% | $48,670 |
| 2020 | 155 | 3.41 | 50.0% | 69.3% | $48,670 |
| 2021 | 156 | 3.57 | 44.3% | 75.2% | $49,644 |
| 2022 | 156 | 3.57 | 41.8% | 68.2% | $50,636 |
| 2023 | 157 | 3.59 | 43.6% | 68.4% | $51,649 |
| 2024 | 158 | 3.65 | 45.4% | 75.0% | $53,716 |
| 2025 | 158 | 3.61 | 34.8% | 76.0% | $55,328 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2018, from 81.4% to 69.6% (-11.9 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 154–160, with a median of 158.
- Resident tuition moved from $41,690 in 2011 to $55,328 in 2025 (+33%).
- Of 155 graduates, 88.4% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 11.0% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 2.5 points below the state average.
Region
Illinois law schools · East North Central region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
Albany Law School · University of Arkansas School of Law · University of Hawaii School of Law · University of Maine School of Law · Marquette University School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for DePaul University School of Law?
DePaul University School of Law's median LSAT is 158. The middle 50% scored 154–160.
What is DePaul University School of Law's bar passage rate?
76.0% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 87.2% within two years.
How much does DePaul University School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $55,328 per year, $55,328 non-resident. Median grant: $34,950.
What are DePaul University School of Law's employment outcomes?
88.4% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 11.0% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into DePaul University School of Law?
DePaul University School of Law admitted 34.8% of applicants in the most recent cycle.
Source: ABA Standard 509 Required Disclosures, most recent reported cycle (trend 2011–2025). Last updated June 26, 2026.