University of Chicago Law School
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, University of Chicago Law School reported a median LSAT of 174, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.97, and a 9.7% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 97.4%, and 98.1% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 174
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.97
- Acceptance rate 9.7%
- First-time bar passage 97.4%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 98.1%
- Resident tuition $83,316
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trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 171 | 3.87 | — | 94.0% | $47,786 |
| 2012 | 171 | 3.90 | — | 91.1% | $50,727 |
| 2013 | 170 | 3.90 | — | 92.9% | $53,361 |
| 2014 | 170 | 3.90 | — | 94.8% | $55,503 |
| 2015 | 170 | 3.90 | — | 92.1% | $58,065 |
| 2016 | 170 | 3.90 | — | 93.8% | $60,729 |
| 2017 | 170 | 3.90 | 21.5% | — | $62,865 |
| 2018 | 171 | 3.89 | 17.5% | 98.6% | $65,134 |
| 2019 | 170 | 3.90 | 18.6% | 90.3% | $66,651 |
| 2020 | 171 | 3.89 | 17.9% | 96.5% | $68,652 |
| 2021 | 172 | 3.91 | 11.9% | 97.9% | $70,710 |
| 2022 | 173 | 3.91 | 14.2% | 97.8% | $73,185 |
| 2023 | 173 | 3.94 | 12.8% | 94.3% | $76,479 |
| 2024 | 173 | 3.94 | 12.7% | 97.1% | $79,539 |
| 2025 | 174 | 3.97 | 9.7% | 97.4% | $83,316 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2019, from 98.6% to 90.3% (-8.3 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 171–176, with a median of 174.
- Resident tuition moved from $47,786 in 2011 to $83,316 in 2025 (+74%).
- Of 216 graduates, 98.1% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 62.0% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 15.9 points above the state average.
Region
Illinois law schools · East North Central region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
Harvard Law School · Yale Law School · Washington University (St. Louis) School of Law · Columbia Law School · Cornell Law School
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for University of Chicago Law School?
University of Chicago Law School's median LSAT is 174. The middle 50% scored 171–176.
What is University of Chicago Law School's bar passage rate?
97.4% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 99.5% within two years.
How much does University of Chicago Law School cost?
Resident tuition is $83,316 per year, $83,316 non-resident. Median grant: $15,000.
What are University of Chicago Law School's employment outcomes?
98.1% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 62.0% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into University of Chicago Law School?
University of Chicago Law School admitted 9.7% of applicants in the most recent cycle.
Source: ABA Standard 509 Required Disclosures, most recent reported cycle (trend 2011–2025). Last updated June 26, 2026.