The University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law
About The University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law
Overview
- Established: 1972
- Parent School: University of the District of Columbia
- Dean: Renée McDonald Hutchins
- Location: Washington, District of Columbia
2020 Application Information
Application Deadline: May 1
Application Fee: $35
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Statistics
Admissions Statistics
| 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Completed Applications | 513 | 548 | 518 |
| Total Offers | 258 | 231 | 169 |
| Acceptance Rate | 50.29% | 42.15% | 32.63% |
| LSAT Score Median | 150 | 149 | 149 |
| LSAT Score Low | 147 | 147 | 147 |
| LSAT Score High | 153 | 153 | 152 |
| Undergraduate GPA Median | 3.15 | 3.08 | 3.09 |
| Undergraduate GPA Low | 2.85 | 2.76 | 2.81 |
| Undergraduate GPA High | 3.45 | 3.35 | 3.51 |
| Total Graduates | 66 | 44 | 78 |
Bar Exam Statistics
| 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Total First Time Takers | 65 | 40 | 67 |
| Total Passed | 22 | 13 | 43 |
| School's Bar Passage Rate | 33.85% | 32.50% | 64.18% |
| ABA Approved Law Schools Average Bar Passage Rate | 78.15% | 78.68% | 77.66% |
| School Passage Rate vs. Average Passage Rate | -44.30 | -46.18 | -13.48 |
Tuition and Expenses
| 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Tuition Full Time Resident | $12 | $12 | $6 |
| Tuition Full Time Non-resident | $24 | $24 | $12 |
| Tuition Part Time Resident | - | - | - |
| Tuition Part Time Non-resident | - | - | - |
| On Campus Living Expenses | - | - | - |
| Off Campus Living Expenses | $29 | $29 | $28 |
Grants and Scholarships
| 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Total Students Reciving Grants | 186 | 151 | 150 |
| Total Percentage Receiving Grants | 79% | 67% | 60% |
| Average Grant Amount - Median | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Average Grant Amount - Low | $4.00 | $3.00 | $4.00 |
| Average Grant Amount - High | $11.00 | $9.00 | $8.00 |
Students and Faculty
| 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Student-to-Faculty Ratio | 5.1 | 4.8 | 4.1 |
| Total Students | 235 | 227 | 248 |
| Total Students Male | 77 | 78 | 77 |
| Total Students Female | 144 | 149 | 133 |
| Total Faculty | 46 | 47 | 61 |
| Total Faculty Male | 20 | 17 | 24 |
| Total Faculty Female | 26 | 30 | 37 |
| Total Faculty Minorities | 24 | 25 | 30 |
National Comparison Rankings
The national comparison rankings below compare The University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law to other ABA-approved law schools in the United States.
The rankings were determined by comparing the statistics reported by each school.
You can view the raw data for these law school rankings here.
2021 National Rankings - The University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law
#75 in Median Undergraduate GPA - 3.08
The University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law ranks #75 regarding the highest median undergraduate GPA (3.08) among those applicants granted admission who enrolled as full-time students.
#100 in Acceptance Rate - 42.15%
The University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law ranks #100 regarding student selectivity with an acceptance rate of 42.15% among those who applied for admission.
#82 in Student-to-Faculty Ratio - 4.8
The University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law ranks #82 regarding the lowest student-to-faculty ratio with a 4.8 faculty ratio
#25 in Median LSAT - 149
The University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law is tied for #25 regarding the median LSAT score, with a score of 149 among those applicants granted admission who enrolled as full-time students.
#188 in Bar Passage Rate - 32.50%
The University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law ranks #188 regarding the highest bar passage rate among first-time test takers.
#59 in Highest Tuition - $12
The University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law is tied for #59 regarding the highest tuition among full-time resident (in-state) students.
#8 in Presence of Minority Faculty - 53.19%
The University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law ranks #8 regarding the highest percentage of racial or ethnic minority faculty (53.19%).
#3 in Presence of Female Faculty - 64%
The University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law ranks #3 regarding the highest percentage of faculty who are female (64%).
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