Duke University School of Law

2024 Tuition $75,618LSAT 170GPA 3.87LL.M. Tuition $72,630

Private - Durham, North Carolina

For the academic year 2023-2024, Duke University School of Law's tuition & fees is $75,618. The school offers Master of Law program and its tuition is $72,630. The tuition data is from school's bursar/financial aid page and IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education.
With indirect costs not billed by school, such as room & boards and personal living expenses, the total cost of attendance for one academic year is $100,226.

Duke University School of Law Tuition & Expenses

2023-2024 Rate
Tuition & Fees$75,618
Books & Supplies Costs$1,406
Room & Board$19,080
Other Expenses$4,122
2024-2025 Estimates*
Tuition & Fees$78,727
*2024-2025 estimates based on last 2 years rate

Tuition Comparison to Similar Schools

Compared to other law schools nationwide, Duke University School of Law' tuition & fees is higher than the average tuition of $50,622.
Compared to private law schools, Duke University School of Law' tuition & fees is slightly higher than the average tuition of $55,783.
Compared to law schools in North Carolina, its tuition is slightly higher than the average tuition of $55,109.
The next table compares the law school tuition & fees between Duke University School of Law and similar schools. The similar law schools are selected by ranking and school type, and comparison frequency by our users.
In-StateOut-of-State
Duke University School of Law$75,618
All U.S. Law Schools
Public Schools$30,475$43,661
Private Schools$55,783
North Carolina Law Schools
Public Schools$45,264$45,264
Private Schools$60,032
LocationTuition & Fees
Duke University School of LawDurham, NC$75,618
New York University School of LawNew York, NY$80,014
Georgetown University Law CenterWashington, DC$79,672
Northwestern Pritzker School of LawChicago, IL$74,552
Cornell Law SchoolIthaca, NY$77,593
Washington University School of LawSt. Louis, MO$67,744

Master of Law (LL.M.) program Tuition

For the academic year 2023-2024, Duke University School of Law's LL.M. tuition & fees is $87,968.
With indirect costs not billed by school, such as room & boards and personal living expenses, the total cost of attendance for the LL.M. program is $112,576.
2023-2024 Rate
Tuition & Fees$87,968
Books & Supplies Costs$1,406
Room & Board$19,080
Other Expenses$4,122

Admission Stats and Requirements to Apply

The 2024 Duke University School of Law's acceptance rate is 10.51%. A total of 6,205 applicants applied to and 652 students were accepted. Of the admitted students, 231 enrolled finally, and the yield (i.e. enrollment rate) is 35.43%.
The next table compares Duke University School of Law's acceptance rate and yield to other law schools by school type and location.
ApplicantsAcceptedEnrolledAcceptance RateYield
2019-20205,12596921418.91%22.08%
2020-20214,9831,11323622.34%21.20%
2021-20227,2551,04828214.45%26.91%
2022-20236,25067120410.74%30.40%
2018-20195,5581,12023020.15%20.54%
2017-20184,6721,06320722.75%19.47%
2016-20175,0951,02722120.16%21.52%
2015-20164,8191,12222523.28%20.05%
2023-20246,20565223110.51%35.43%
Acceptance RateYield# of Enrolled Students
Duke University School of Law10.51%35.43%231
All U.S. Law Schools42.35%31.09%187
Public Schools41.36%31.47%161
Private Schools43.11%30.79%207
North Carolina Law Schools29.58%36.38%175
Public Schools25.45%34.10%148
Private Schools31.64%37.52%188

LSAT Scores and GPA

The 2024 Duke University School of Law's LSAT score is 170%. The 75th percentile score is 172 and the 25th percentile is 168.
The 2024 Duke University School of Law's GPA score is 3.87%. The 75th percentile score is 3.96 and the 25th percentile is 3.78.
The next table compares Duke University School of Law's LSAT score and GPA to other law schools by school type and location.
75% PercentileMedian25% Percentile
2019-2020 170 169 167
2020-2021 169 169 167
2021-2022 172 170 167
2022-2023 171 170 168
2018-2019 170 169 167
2017-2018 170 169 166
2016-2017 170 169 167
2015-2016 170 169 166
2023-2024 172 170 168
75% PercentileMedian25% Percentile
2019-2020 3.87 3.78 3.65
2020-2021 3.89 3.8 3.7
2021-2022 3.91 3.82 3.7
2022-2023 3.94 3.85 3.73
2018-2019 3.87 3.78 3.66
2017-2018 3.84 3.75 3.57
2016-2017 3.84 3.76 3.59
2015-2016 3.84 3.76 3.56
2023-2024 3.96 3.87 3.78
LSAT ScoreGPA
Duke University School of Law1703.87
All U.S. Law Schools1593.61
Public Schools1593.64
Private Schools1583.58
North Carolina Law Schools1603.62
Public Schools1583.57
Private Schools1613.64

Bar Exam Pass Rate

In 2024, 234 students out of 237 total graduates from Duke University School of Law took the bar exam for the first time. It includes 4graduate in prior year and 2early exam takers. Of those who took the bar exam, 221 passed, and the bar exam pass rate is 94.44%.
The next table compares Duke University School of Law's bar exam pass rate to other law schools by school type and location. The pass rate is for whom took the bar exam for the first time.
GraduatesBar Exam TakersBar Exam PassersPass RateEarly Takers / Takers From Prior YearNo Takers / No Information
2019-2020223217 21297.7% 159
2020-2021215197 19297.46% 259
2021-2022244251 24497.21% 1118
2022-2023215216 20293.52% 78
2018-2019235213 20897.65% 285
2017-2018214197 18493.4% 191
2016-2017-1-1 -1-1% --
2015-2016-1-1 -1-1% --
2023-2024237234 22194.44% 76
Bar Exam Pass Rate (for the first time takers)
Duke University School of Law94.44%
All U.S. Law Schools77%
Public Schools78%
Private Schools76%
North Carolina Law Schools80%
Public Schools74%
Private Schools82%