2023-2024 Tuition & Fees
University of Chicago Law School's 2024 tuition & fees is $77,877 for its prospective students. The law school tuition is increased by
6.41% from last year.
For law school students, the average living costs including room & board, books, and other personal expenses is $28,348. Including living costs and tuition & fees, the total costs of attendance of University of Chicago Law School is $106,225.
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University of Chicago Law School 2024 Tuition & Fees
| 2023 | 2024 |
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| Law School Tuition |
$73,185 | $77,877
6.41% |
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| Living Costs |
$24,870 |
$28,348
13.98% |
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| Room & Board | $19,935 | $23,413 |
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| Books & Supplies | $1,785 | $1,785 |
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| Personal Expenses | $3,150 | $3,150 |
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| COA | $98,055 | $106,225
8.33% |
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| Grants / Scholarships | $16,000 | $15,000 |
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| COA after receiving aid | $82,055 | $91,225 |
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LSAT Scores and GPA
The average GPA is 3.94 and the average LSAT score is 173 for 2024 University of Chicago Law School admission. The GPA is the average value of submitted scores from 190 pre-admitted and enrolled first-year students and the average LSAT score is computed over submitted scores from 185 students. The following table summarizes the GPA and LSAT scores by 25th, 50th, and 75th percentiles.
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University of Chicago Law School Average GPA and LSAT scores
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
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| GPA | 3.83 | 3.94 | 3.99 |
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| LSAT Scores | 169 | 173 | 175 |
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Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2023-2024, total 5,259 students have applied to University of Chicago Law School and 672 students have accepted to get into the school. Among the admitted students, 180 students finally have enrolled into the school. The acceptance rate is 12.78% and the yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 26.79% at University of Chicago Law School. With 12 pre-admitted students, total 192 first-year students enrolled in University of Chicago Law School.
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University of Chicago Law School Admission Stats - Applicants, Admitted, and Enrolled
| Number of Students |
|---|
| Applicants | 5,259 |
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| Admitted | 672 |
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| Enrolled | 180 |
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| Acceptance Rate | 12.78% |
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| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 26.79% |
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| Pre-Admitted | 12 |
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| Total Number of First-Year Students | 192
97 men, 95 women
All full-time students |
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Bar Exam Pass Rate
Last year, total 209 students took the bar exam first time at University of Chicago Law School. Among them, 197 students passed the exam and the bar exam pass rate is 94.26%. For reference, the average pass rate at Illinois law schools is 75.02%. The following table shows the bar exam pass rate for first time exam takers at University of Chicago Law School.
In 2023, 213 students graduated from University of Chicago Law School. Of them, 200 graduates employed where bar passage required and 5 got J.D. Advantage jobs. By employed status, 209 graduates employed as full-time and 2 employed as part-time status. Check more employment statistics at University of Chicago Law School employement summary page.
University of Chicago Law School Bar Exam Pass Rate for First-time Takers
| Number of Students / Percentage |
|---|
| Total Graduate | 218 |
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| First-time Takers | 209
4 from prior year |
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| No Exam Takers | 13 |
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| First-time Bar Exam Passer | 197 |
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| First-time Bar Exam Pass Rate | 94.26% |
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| Average Pass Rate at Illinois Law Schools | 75.02% |
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Grants and Scholarships
At University of Chicago Law School, 83.11% of enrolled students received grants and/or scholarships. The average grant amount is $15,000. 11.64% of students received more than full tuition amount, and 7.50% received more than half, but not the full tuition amount.
You can view more detailed financial aid statistics at University of Chicago Law School costs and financial aid page.
Grants and Scholarships Statistics
| Amounts / Percentage |
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| Number Received | 507 |
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| Half or Less than Tuition | 80.87% |
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| Half to Full Tuition | 7.50% |
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| Full Tuition | 0.00% |
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| More than Full Tuition | 11.64% |
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