Duquesne University

Duquesne University admits a moderately selective applicant pool — approximately 43% of applicants receive offers. While the LSAT remains important, the school's broader band of admitted scores means applicants near the median have a realistic pathway to admission when supported by a compelling overall application. Enrolled students posted LSAT scores from 155 at the 25th percentile to 160 at the 75th percentile, a typical 5-point spread that reflects a fairly defined applicant profile. This profile makes Duquesne University a reasonable match school for applicants whose LSAT scores fall in the mid-range of the reported distribution.

Duquesne University falls in the higher-cost tier for law school tuition. The full-time non-resident tuition is $58,898 per year plus $1,220 in required fees. Living costs off campus are estimated at $24,318 per year. Over three years, sticker-price costs at this school can exceed $176,694 before living and fees. Prospective students should investigate scholarship eligibility carefully, as even a partial award meaningfully reduces three-year net cost. Public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) and income-driven repayment (IDR) plans may also factor into the long-term financial calculus for graduates entering public interest or government roles.

Scholarship funding at Duquesne University is widely distributed: 97% of full-time students receive some form of grant aid. The substantial median scholarship of $30,000 per year — ranging from $20,000 at the 25th percentile to $43,000 at the 75th percentile — indicates that merit and need-based awards are broadly available. This high grant prevalence suggests that applicants with above-median academic credentials have a realistic opportunity to reduce their cost of attendance meaningfully. Prospective students should request a scholarship estimate directly from the financial aid office and should not assume that the sticker price reflects what most students actually pay.