Law Schools in Illinois
Currently, there are 10 Illinois law schools that approved by ABA and/or active in IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education.
10 Illinois Law Schools Statistics
The average tuition & fees of 10 Illinois law schools are $49,002 for state residents and $50,722 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2022-2023. The average GPA of the schools is 3.57 and the average LSAT score is 160. The average acceptance rate is 39.16%.
- University of Chicago Law School has the highest tuition & fees of $73,185 and Northern Illinois University College of Law has the lowest tuition & fees of $22,559.
- University of Chicago Law School has the highest LSAT score of 172 and Northern Illinois University College of Law has the lowest score of 148.
- University of Chicago Law School has the highest GPA of 3.91 and Northern Illinois University College of Law has the lowest GPA of 3.20.
- University of Chicago Law School has the tightest (lowest) acceptance rate of 11.91% and Northern Illinois University College of Law has the lowest rate of 62.27%.
- Loyola University Chicago School of Law has the most enrolled first-year students of 379 and Southern Illinois University School of Law has the least enrolled students of 87.
ABA-Accredited Law Schools in Illinois
Chicago-Kent College of Law
Chicago-Kent College of Law (part of Illinois Institute of Technology) is located in Chicago, IL, founded in 1888 and it has total 820 law school students. The 2023 law school tuition & fees at Chicago-Kent College of Law is $53,460. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.56 and the average LSAT score is 159. The acceptance rate of Chicago-Kent College of Law is 53.14% and the yield is 26.89%.
DePaul University College of Law
DePaul University College of Law is located in Chicago, IL, founded in 1897 and it has total 719 law school students. The 2023 law school tuition & fees at DePaul University College of Law is $51,132. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.57 and the average LSAT score is 156. The acceptance rate of DePaul University College of Law is 44.30% and the yield is 24.43%.
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Loyola University Chicago School of Law is located in Chicago, IL, founded in 1909 and it has total 1,249 law school students. The 2023 law school tuition & fees at Loyola University Chicago School of Law is $54,048. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.46 and the average LSAT score is 159. The acceptance rate of Loyola University Chicago School of Law is 39.97% and the yield is 27.62%.
Northern Illinois University College of Law
Northern Illinois University College of Law is located in DeKalb, IL, founded in 1975 and it has total 322 law school students. The 2023 law school tuition & fees at Northern Illinois University College of Law is $22,559 for Illinois and $22,559 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.20 and the average LSAT score is 148. The acceptance rate of Northern Illinois University College of Law is 62.27% and the yield is 31.22%.
Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
Northwestern Pritzker School of Law is located in Chicago, IL, founded in 1859 and it has total 1,181 law school students. The 2023 law school tuition & fees at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law is $72,212. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.86 and the average LSAT score is 171. The acceptance rate of Northwestern Pritzker School of Law is 13.91% and the yield is 22.70%.
Notre Dame Law School
Notre Dame Law School is located in Notre Dame, IL, founded in 1869 and it has total 573 law school students. The 2023 law school tuition & fees at Notre Dame Law School is $65,936. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.77 and the average LSAT score is 168. The acceptance rate of Notre Dame Law School is 17.51% and the yield is 27.51%.
Southern Illinois University School of Law
Southern Illinois University School of Law is located in Carbondale, IL, founded in 1973 and it has total 246 law school students. The 2023 law school tuition & fees at Southern Illinois University School of Law is $23,737 for Illinois and $23,737 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.36 and the average LSAT score is 149. The acceptance rate of Southern Illinois University School of Law is 59.21% and the yield is 32.22%.
University of Chicago Law School
University of Chicago Law School is located in Chicago, IL, founded in 1902 and it has total 669 law school students. The 2023 law school tuition & fees at University of Chicago Law School is $73,185. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.91 and the average LSAT score is 172. The acceptance rate of University of Chicago Law School is 11.91% and the yield is 22.55%.
University of Illinois Chicago School of Law
University of Illinois Chicago School of Law is located in Chicago, IL, founded in 1899 and it has total 1,077 law school students. The 2023 law school tuition & fees at University of Illinois Chicago School of Law is $32,090 for Illinois and $39,290 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.31 and the average LSAT score is 150. The acceptance rate of University of Illinois Chicago School of Law is 59.56% and the yield is 30.30%.
University of Illinois College of Law
University of Illinois College of Law is located in Champaign, IL, founded in 1897 and it has total 603 law school students. The 2023 law school tuition & fees at University of Illinois College of Law is $41,657 for Illinois and $51,657 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.66 and the average LSAT score is 164. The acceptance rate of University of Illinois College of Law is 29.80% and the yield is 35.37%.
ABA-Accredited Law Schools in Illinois Comparison Table
| School Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Average GPA | Average LSAT | Total Enrollment | Enrollment (First-Year Students) | Bar Exam Pass Rate* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Kent College of Law private, Chicago, IL |
$53,460 | 53.14% | 3.56 | 159 | 820 | 246 | 73.94% |
| DePaul University College of Law private, Chicago, IL |
$51,132 | 44.30% | 3.57 | 156 | 719 | 205 | 75.24% |
| Loyola University Chicago School of Law private, Chicago, IL |
$54,048 | 39.97% | 3.46 | 159 | 1,249 | 379 | 88.78% |
| Northern Illinois University College of Law public, DeKalb, IL |
$22,559 ($22,559) |
62.27% | 3.20 | 148 | 322 | 118 | 81.58% |
| Northwestern Pritzker School of Law private, Chicago, IL |
$72,212 | 13.91% | 3.86 | 171 | 1,181 | 234 | 96.03% |
| Notre Dame Law School private, Notre Dame, IL |
$65,936 | 17.51% | 3.77 | 168 | 573 | 178 | 89.01% |
| Southern Illinois University School of Law public, Carbondale, IL |
$23,737 ($23,737) |
59.21% | 3.36 | 149 | 246 | 87 | 58.33% |
| University of Chicago Law School private, Chicago, IL |
$73,185 | 11.91% | 3.91 | 172 | 669 | 175 | 97.86% |
| University of Illinois Chicago School of Law public, Chicago, IL |
$39,290 ($32,090) |
59.56% | 3.31 | 150 | 1,077 | 336 | 64.39% |
| University of Illinois College of Law public, Champaign, IL |
$51,657 ($41,657) |
29.80% | 3.66 | 164 | 603 | 203 | 89.71% |
*The pass rate is based on the first time bar exam takers.