University of Illinois School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, University of Illinois School of Law reported a median LSAT of 166, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.81, and a 32.9% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 93.6%, and 95.4% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 166
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.81
- Acceptance rate 32.9%
- First-time bar passage 93.6%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 95.4%
- Resident tuition $36,500
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trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 163 | 3.70 | — | 92.7% | $38,567 |
| 2012 | 163 | 3.55 | — | 88.3% | $38,497 |
| 2013 | 160 | 3.56 | — | 92.2% | $41,226 |
| 2014 | 161 | 3.43 | — | 94.7% | $41,294 |
| 2015 | 161 | 3.51 | — | 83.2% | $41,328 |
| 2016 | 160 | 3.59 | — | 87.3% | $41,332 |
| 2017 | 161 | 3.61 | 46.4% | — | $38,098 |
| 2018 | 162 | 3.65 | 33.0% | 88.9% | $38,118 |
| 2019 | 162 | 3.70 | 36.7% | 84.8% | $35,000 |
| 2020 | 162 | 3.64 | 42.5% | 92.5% | $35,000 |
| 2021 | 164 | 3.66 | 29.8% | 89.7% | $35,000 |
| 2022 | 166 | 3.71 | 34.7% | 84.4% | $36,500 |
| 2023 | 165 | 3.75 | 43.7% | 90.5% | $36,500 |
| 2024 | 165 | 3.77 | 46.8% | 72.5% | $36,500 |
| 2025 | 166 | 3.81 | 32.9% | 93.6% | $36,500 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2025, from 72.5% to 93.6% (+21.1 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 160–168, with a median of 166.
- Resident tuition moved from $38,567 in 2011 to $36,500 in 2025 (-5%).
- Of 153 graduates, 95.4% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 33.3% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 14.5 points above the state average.
Region
Illinois law schools · East North Central region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
Emory University School of Law · Florida State University School of Law · University of Utah School of Law · Wake Forest University School of Law · William & Mary School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for University of Illinois School of Law?
University of Illinois School of Law's median LSAT is 166. The middle 50% scored 160–168.
What is University of Illinois School of Law's bar passage rate?
93.6% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 98.4% within two years.
How much does University of Illinois School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $36,500 per year, $46,500 non-resident. Median grant: $32,000.
What are University of Illinois School of Law's employment outcomes?
95.4% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 33.3% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into University of Illinois School of Law?
University of Illinois School of Law admitted 32.9% 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.