Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA. Admissions, scholarship and cost data for the fall 2025 entering class, from the school's official ABA disclosure.
Acceptance rate
43.2%
1,432 applications
Median LSAT
157
25th–75th: 155–160
Median GPA
3.62
25th–75th: 3.35–3.85
Entering class
184
Private
Cost of attendance
| Tuition | $58,898 |
| Fees | $1,220 |
| Living expense budget | $24,318 |
| Total per year | $84,436 |
At sticker price, federal loans (capped at $50,000 a year) leave a gap of about $103,308 over three years. Run your numbers
Scholarships
Students with grants
97%
25th percentile
$20,000
Median grant
$30,000
75th percentile
$43,000
21.1% of full-time students received full tuition or more.
Grant data covers 2024-25.
Your chances at Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University
75%
chance of admission · 22% waitlist
Estimated scholarship: $30,000 a year ($24,000–$37,800)
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Frequently asked questions
What LSAT score do you need for Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University?
The median LSAT for Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University's fall 2025 entering class was 157, with the middle half scoring 155 to 160. A score at or above 160 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students.
What GPA do you need for Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University?
The median undergraduate GPA was 3.62, with the middle half between 3.35 and 3.85.
What is Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University's acceptance rate?
Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University admitted 43.2% of applicants for fall 2025: 619 offers from 1,432 applications, for an entering class of 184.
How much does Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University cost?
Tuition is $58,898 a year, plus $1,220 in fees and a $24,318 living expense budget, for a total of about $84,436 a year before scholarships.
Does Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University give scholarships?
97% of full-time students received grants. The median grant was $30,000 a year, with the 25th to 75th percentile ranging from $20,000 to $43,000.
Sources · updated 2026-11-02
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