Duncan School of Law

2023 Tuition $41,310LSAT 151GPA 3.49

Private - Knoxville, Tennessee

For the academic year 2022-2023, Duncan School of Law's tuition & fees is $41,310. 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 $63,900.

Duncan School of Law Tuition & Expenses

2022-2023 Rate
Tuition & Fees$41,310
Books & Supplies Costs$2,250
Room & Board$18,740
Other Expenses$1,600
2023-2024 Estimates*
Tuition & Fees$42,451
*2023-2024 estimates based on last 2 years rate

Tuition Comparison to Similar Schools

Compared to other law schools nationwide, Duncan School of Law' tuition & fees is slightly lower than the average tuition of $50,622.
Compared to private law schools, Duncan School of Law' tuition & fees is lower than the average tuition of $55,783.
Compared to law schools in Tennessee, its tuition is slightly lower than the average tuition of $47,505.
The next table compares the law school tuition & fees between Duncan 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
Duncan School of Law$41,310
All U.S. Law Schools
Public Schools$30,475$43,661
Private Schools$55,783
Tennessee Law Schools
Public Schools$32,207$32,207
Private Schools$57,703
LocationTuition & Fees
Duncan School of LawKnoxville, TN$41,310
Creighton University School of LawOmaha, NE$51,430
McGeorge School of LawSacramento, CA$59,580
Howard University School of LawWashington, DC$39,756
University of San Francisco School of LawSan Francisco, CA$55,290
New England School of LawBoston, MA$60,075

Admission Stats and Requirements to Apply

The 2024 Duncan School of Law's acceptance rate is 52.17%. A total of 621 applicants applied to and 324 students were accepted. Of the admitted students, 146 enrolled finally, and the yield (i.e. enrollment rate) is 45.06%.
The next table compares Duncan School of Law's acceptance rate and yield to other law schools by school type and location.
ApplicantsAcceptedEnrolledAcceptance RateYield
2019-202034719110155.04%52.88%
2020-202141222911455.58%49.78%
2021-202245825712556.11%48.64%
2022-202344225412657.47%49.61%
2018-20193771779146.95%51.41%
2017-20183111879460.13%50.27%
2016-20171771196167.23%51.26%
2015-2016143785054.55%64.10%
2023-202462132414652.17%45.06%
Acceptance RateYield# of Enrolled Students
Duncan School of Law52.17%45.06%146
All U.S. Law Schools42.35%31.09%187
Public Schools41.36%31.47%161
Private Schools43.11%30.79%207
Tennessee Law Schools36.48%29.49%128
Public Schools36.94%30.00%108
Private Schools36.18%29.15%141

LSAT Scores and GPA

The 2024 Duncan School of Law's LSAT score is 151%. The 75th percentile score is 153 and the 25th percentile is 148. For full-time law school students, the average LSAT score is 150 and 152 for part-time students.
The 2024 Duncan School of Law's GPA score is 3.49%. The 75th percentile score is 3.75 and the 25th percentile is 3.14. For full-time law school students, the average GPA score is 3.51 and 3.34 for part-time students.
The next table compares Duncan School of Law's LSAT score and GPA to other law schools by school type and location.
75th PercentileMedian25th Percentile
AverageFull-timePart-time AverageFull-timePart-time AverageFull-timePart-time
2019-2020 1521520 1491490 1471470
2020-2021 1531530 1501500 1471470
2021-2022 1541540 1501500 1481480
2022-2023 1541540 1501500 1481480
2018-2019 1521520 1491490 1471470
2017-2018 152-1-1 148-1-1 145-1-1
2016-2017 1521520 1481480 1461460
2015-2016 152-1-1 150-1-1 147-1-1
2023-2024 153153153 151150152 148148149
75th PercentileMedian25th Percentile
AverageFull-timePart-time AverageFull-timePart-time AverageFull-timePart-time
2019-2020 3.593.590 3.243.240 2.952.950
2020-2021 3.523.520 3.213.210 2.882.880
2021-2022 3.673.670 3.433.430 3.043.040
2022-2023 3.613.610 3.43.40 3.083.080
2018-2019 3.513.510 3.073.070 2.722.720
2017-2018 3.47-1-1 3.08-1-1 2.64-1-1
2016-2017 3.383.380 3.123.120 2.732.730
2015-2016 3.37-1-1 3.06-1-1 2.83-1-1
2023-2024 3.753.783.7 3.493.513.34 3.143.143.04
LSAT ScoreGPA
Duncan School of Law1513.49
All U.S. Law Schools1593.61
Public Schools1593.64
Private Schools1583.58
Tennessee Law Schools1603.67
Public Schools1593.59
Private Schools1603.72

Bar Exam Pass Rate

In 2024, 92 students out of 97 total graduates from Duncan School of Law took the bar exam for the first time. It includes 11graduate in prior year. Of those who took the bar exam, 56 passed, and the bar exam pass rate is 60.87%.
The next table compares Duncan 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
2019-20207065 4569.23% 149
2020-20217172 5576.39% 1112
2021-20228675 3850.67% 165
2022-20238282 5162.2% 1212
2018-20192018 1372.22% 3-
2017-20181716 1487.5% 1-1
2016-2017-1-1 -1-1% --
2015-2016-1-1 -1-1% --
2023-20249792 5660.87% 1611
Bar Exam Pass Rate (for the first time takers)
Duncan School of Law60.87%
All U.S. Law Schools77%
Public Schools78%
Private Schools76%
Tennessee Law Schools82%
Public Schools80%
Private Schools84%