Duke University School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, Duke University School of Law reported a median LSAT of 171, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.91, and a 12.9% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 97.5%, and 98.7% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 171
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.91
- Acceptance rate 12.9%
- First-time bar passage 97.5%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 98.7%
- Resident tuition $80,100
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trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 170 | 3.75 | — | 95.6% | $49,617 |
| 2012 | 169 | 3.76 | — | 95.0% | $51,662 |
| 2013 | 169 | 3.77 | — | 91.5% | $53,596 |
| 2014 | 169 | 3.77 | — | 95.4% | $55,588 |
| 2015 | 169 | 3.76 | — | 94.1% | $57,717 |
| 2016 | 169 | 3.76 | — | 87.8% | $59,912 |
| 2017 | 169 | 3.75 | 22.8% | — | $62,247 |
| 2018 | 169 | 3.78 | 20.1% | 97.7% | $64,722 |
| 2019 | 169 | 3.78 | 18.9% | 94.9% | $66,000 |
| 2020 | 169 | 3.80 | 22.3% | 97.7% | $66,000 |
| 2021 | 170 | 3.82 | 14.4% | 97.5% | $68,400 |
| 2022 | 170 | 3.85 | 10.7% | 97.2% | $71,100 |
| 2023 | 170 | 3.87 | 10.5% | 94.4% | $74,100 |
| 2024 | 170 | 3.89 | 13.9% | 94.4% | $77,100 |
| 2025 | 171 | 3.91 | 12.9% | 97.5% | $80,100 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2018, from 87.8% to 97.7% (+9.9 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 169–172, with a median of 171.
- Resident tuition moved from $49,617 in 2011 to $80,100 in 2025 (+61%).
- Of 230 graduates, 98.7% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 73.1% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 14.5 points above the state average.
Region
North Carolina law schools · South Atlantic region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
UCLA School of Law · Georgetown University Law Center · University of Michigan Law School · University of Minnesota School of Law · New York University School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for Duke University School of Law?
Duke University School of Law's median LSAT is 171. The middle 50% scored 169–172.
What is Duke University School of Law's bar passage rate?
97.5% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 99.1% within two years.
How much does Duke University School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $80,100 per year, $80,100 non-resident. Median grant: $35,000.
What are Duke University School of Law's employment outcomes?
98.7% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 73.1% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into Duke University School of Law?
Duke University School of Law admitted 12.9% 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.