University of Pittsburgh Law School

2024 Tuition $39,618/$50,634LSAT 160GPA 3.56

Public - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

For the academic year 2023-2024, University of Pittsburgh Law School's tuition & fees is $39,618 for Pennsylvania residents and $50,634 for out-of-state students. 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 $57,766 for Pennsylvania residents and $68,782 for out-of-state students.

University of Pittsburgh Law School Tuition & Expenses

2023-2024 Rate
Pennsylvania Residents Tuition & Fees$39,618
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees$50,634
Books & Supplies Costs$566
Room & Board$15,170
Other Expenses$2,412
2024-2025 Estimates*
Pennsylvania Residents Tuition & Fees$42,318
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees$53,710
*2024-2025 estimates based on last 2 years rate

Tuition Comparison to Similar Schools

Compared to other law schools nationwide, University of Pittsburgh Law School' tuition & fees is comparable to the average tuition of $50,622.
Compared to public law schools, University of Pittsburgh Law School' tuition & fees is slightly higher than the average tuition of $43,661.
Compared to law schools in Pennsylvania, its tuition is slightly lower than the average tuition of $57,625.
The next table compares the law school tuition & fees between University of Pittsburgh Law School and similar schools. The similar law schools are selected by ranking and school type, and comparison frequency by our users.
In-StateOut-of-State
University of Pittsburgh Law School$39,618$50,634
All U.S. Law Schools
Public Schools$30,475$43,661
Private Schools$55,783
Pennsylvania Law Schools
Public Schools$53,505$53,505
Private Schools$60,921
LocationIn-StateOut-of-State
University of Pittsburgh Law SchoolPittsburgh, PA$39,618$50,634
University of Kentucky College of LawLexington, KY$25,748$51,380
University of California College of the Law, San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA$48,273$55,207
University of Nebraska - Lincoln College of LawLincoln, NE$16,082$37,442
University of Montana School of LawMissoula, MT$26,983$54,449
University of Connecticut School of LawHartford, CT$31,508$62,550

Master of Law (LL.M.) program Tuition

For the academic year 2023-2024, University of Pittsburgh Law School's LL.M. tuition & fees is $44,078 for Pennsylvania residents and $44,078 for out-of-state students.
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 $62,226 for Pennsylvania residents and $62,226 for out-of-state students.
2023-2024 Rate
Pennsylvania Residents Tuition & Fees$44,078
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees$44,078
Books & Supplies Costs$566
Room & Board$15,170
Other Expenses$2,412

Admission Stats and Requirements to Apply

The 2024 University of Pittsburgh Law School's acceptance rate is 39.45%. A total of 1,209 applicants applied to and 477 students were accepted. Of the admitted students, 111 enrolled finally, and the yield (i.e. enrollment rate) is 23.27%.
The next table compares University of Pittsburgh Law School's acceptance rate and yield to other law schools by school type and location.
ApplicantsAcceptedEnrolledAcceptance RateYield
2019-20201,19640912034.20%29.34%
2020-20211,06144212341.66%27.83%
2021-20221,24345515236.60%33.41%
2022-20231,28942811433.20%26.64%
2018-20191,83253713029.31%24.21%
2017-20181,71353914031.47%25.97%
2016-20171,34148514036.17%28.87%
2015-20161,40151613436.83%25.97%
2023-20241,20947711139.45%23.27%
Acceptance RateYield# of Enrolled Students
University of Pittsburgh Law School39.45%23.27%111
All U.S. Law Schools42.35%31.09%187
Public Schools41.36%31.47%161
Private Schools43.11%30.79%207
Pennsylvania Law Schools37.57%26.83%155
Public Schools37.79%21.88%138
Private Schools37.39%30.78%169

LSAT Scores and GPA

The 2024 University of Pittsburgh Law School's LSAT score is 160%. The 75th percentile score is 163 and the 25th percentile is 157.
The 2024 University of Pittsburgh Law School's GPA score is 3.56%. The 75th percentile score is 3.73 and the 25th percentile is 3.3.
The next table compares University of Pittsburgh Law School's LSAT score and GPA to other law schools by school type and location.
75% PercentileMedian25% Percentile
2019-2020 160 158 155
2020-2021 161 159 155
2021-2022 162 160 158
2022-2023 163 161 159
2018-2019 159 157 154
2017-2018 158 156 152
2016-2017 159 156 152
2015-2016 159 156 153
2023-2024 163 160 157
75% PercentileMedian25% Percentile
2019-2020 3.71 3.49 3.22
2020-2021 3.76 3.51 3.22
2021-2022 3.75 3.51 3.22
2022-2023 3.75 3.55 3.25
2018-2019 3.6 3.39 3.09
2017-2018 3.62 3.42 3.11
2016-2017 3.64 3.42 3.12
2015-2016 3.63 3.36 3.03
2023-2024 3.73 3.56 3.3
LSAT ScoreGPA
University of Pittsburgh Law School1603.56
All U.S. Law Schools1593.61
Public Schools1593.64
Private Schools1583.58
Pennsylvania Law Schools1613.66
Public Schools1623.65
Private Schools1603.66

Bar Exam Pass Rate

In 2024, 110 students out of 112 total graduates from University of Pittsburgh Law School took the bar exam for the first time. It includes 6graduate in prior year. Of those who took the bar exam, 93 passed, and the bar exam pass rate is 84.55%.
The next table compares University of Pittsburgh Law School'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
2019-2020127118 9883.05% 1910
2020-2021138134 11384.33% 1713
2021-2022130123 9577.23% 1811
2022-2023123119 9176.47% 139
2018-2019137127 10683.47% 165
2017-2018164162 11872.84% 1411
2016-2017-1-1 -1-1% --
2015-2016-1-1 -1-1% --
2023-2024112110 9384.55% 86
Bar Exam Pass Rate (for the first time takers)
University of Pittsburgh Law School84.55%
All U.S. Law Schools77%
Public Schools78%
Private Schools76%
Pennsylvania Law Schools82%
Public Schools83%
Private Schools80%