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%, 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%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 88.4%
- Resident tuition $55,328
15-year trajectory
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 158 | 3.41 | — | 92.62% | $43,220 |
| 2013 | 154 | 3.29 | — | 87.5% | $44,999 |
| 2014 | 153 | 3.32 | — | 86.79% | $44,999 |
| 2015 | 152 | 3.34 | — | 86.85% | $45,450 |
| 2016 | 152 | 3.14 | — | 81.43% | $46,300 |
| 2017 | 152 | 3.30 | 61.36% | — | $47,230 |
| 2018 | 153 | 3.20 | 58.69% | 70.64% | $48,166 |
| 2019 | 155 | 3.39 | 48.09% | 61.14% | $48,670 |
| 2020 | 155 | 3.41 | 50% | 69.27% | $48,670 |
| 2021 | 156 | 3.57 | 44.3% | 75.24% | $49,644 |
| 2022 | 156 | 3.57 | 41.81% | 68.15% | $50,636 |
| 2023 | 157 | 3.59 | 43.59% | 68.39% | $51,649 |
| 2024 | 158 | 3.65 | 45.37% | 75% | $53,716 |
| 2025 | 158 | 3.61 | 34.81% | 76.02% | $55,328 |
| 2026 | — | — | — | 83.78% | — |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2018, from 81.43% to 70.64% (-10.8 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% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 2.6 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% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 86.7% 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% 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 2012–2026). Last updated June 8, 2026.