Duke Law School
Durham, NC. Admissions, scholarship and cost data for the fall 2025 entering class, from the school's official ABA disclosure.
Acceptance rate
12.9%
6,240 applications
Median LSAT
171
25th–75th: 169–172
Median GPA
3.91
25th–75th: 3.83–3.96
Entering class
227
Private
Cost of attendance
| Tuition | $80,100 |
| Fees | $1,729 |
| Living expense budget | $26,116 |
| Total per year | $107,945 |
At sticker price, federal loans (capped at $50,000 a year) leave a gap of about $173,835 over three years. Run your numbers
Scholarships
Students with grants
94%
25th percentile
$27,000
Median grant
$35,000
75th percentile
$40,000
0.3% of full-time students received full tuition or more.
Grant data covers 2024-25.
Your chances at Duke Law School
18%
chance of admission · 57% waitlist
Estimated scholarship: $35,000 a year ($30,200–$38,000)
Compare every schoolSchools with similar numbers
- Georgetown Law171 / 3.93
- University of Michigan Law School171 / 3.88
- University of Minnesota Law School171 / 3.88
- UCLA School of Law (University of California-Los Angeles)171 / 3.95
- Vanderbilt University Law School170 / 3.91
- NYU School of Law (New York University)172 / 3.92
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Frequently asked questions
What LSAT score do you need for Duke Law School?
The median LSAT for Duke Law School's fall 2025 entering class was 171, with the middle half scoring 169 to 172. A score at or above 172 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students.
What GPA do you need for Duke Law School?
The median undergraduate GPA was 3.91, with the middle half between 3.83 and 3.96.
What is Duke Law School's acceptance rate?
Duke Law School admitted 12.9% of applicants for fall 2025: 804 offers from 6,240 applications, for an entering class of 227.
How much does Duke Law School cost?
Tuition is $80,100 a year, plus $1,729 in fees and a $26,116 living expense budget, for a total of about $107,945 a year before scholarships.
Does Duke Law School give scholarships?
94% of full-time students received grants. The median grant was $35,000 a year, with the 25th to 75th percentile ranging from $27,000 to $40,000.
Sources · updated 2026-11-02
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