University of Illinois-Chicago School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, University of Illinois-Chicago School of Law reported a median LSAT of 153, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.40, and a 52.6% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 60.1%, and 80.3% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 153
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.40
- Acceptance rate 52.6%
- First-time bar passage 60.1%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 80.3%
- Resident tuition $36,192
trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 153 | 3.28 | — | 88.7% | $38,180 |
| 2012 | 151 | 3.14 | — | 83.3% | $39,884 |
| 2013 | 149 | 3.12 | — | 83.5% | $44,024 |
| 2014 | 149 | 3.05 | — | 84.9% | $45,120 |
| 2015 | 147 | 3.08 | — | 84.5% | $45,780 |
| 2016 | 148 | 3.05 | — | 72.3% | $47,125 |
| 2017 | 148 | 3.10 | 68.7% | — | $48,600 |
| 2018 | 149 | 3.18 | 65.0% | 67.0% | $46,950 |
| 2019 | 150 | 3.22 | 56.9% | 61.7% | $36,000 |
| 2020 | 151 | 3.27 | 56.9% | 59.2% | $36,000 |
| 2021 | 152 | 3.31 | 59.6% | 71.6% | $36,000 |
| 2022 | 152 | 3.36 | 66.4% | 64.4% | $36,000 |
| 2023 | 152 | 3.39 | 69.5% | 52.3% | $34,800 |
| 2024 | 152 | 3.38 | 64.1% | 59.2% | $34,800 |
| 2025 | 153 | 3.40 | 52.6% | 60.1% | $36,192 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2021, from 59.2% to 71.6% (+12.4 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 150–156, with a median of 153.
- Resident tuition moved from $38,180 in 2011 to $36,192 in 2025 (-5%).
- Of 274 graduates, 80.3% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 5.4% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 18.7 points below the state average.
Region
Illinois law schools · East North Central region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Law · Creighton University School of Law · University of Idaho School of Law · Lincoln Memorial University School of Law · New England Law/Boston
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for University of Illinois-Chicago School of Law?
University of Illinois-Chicago School of Law's median LSAT is 153. The middle 50% scored 150–156.
What is University of Illinois-Chicago School of Law's bar passage rate?
60.1% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 77.8% within two years.
How much does University of Illinois-Chicago School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $36,192 per year, $45,240 non-resident. Median grant: $23,250.
What are University of Illinois-Chicago School of Law's employment outcomes?
80.3% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 5.4% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into University of Illinois-Chicago School of Law?
University of Illinois-Chicago School of Law admitted 52.6% 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.