Loyola University-Chicago School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, Loyola University-Chicago School of Law reported a median LSAT of 161, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.70, and a 28.2% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 80.0%, and 92.0% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 161
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.70
- Acceptance rate 28.2%
- First-time bar passage 80.0%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 92.0%
- Resident tuition $58,670
trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 160 | 3.37 | — | 88.7% | $39,496 |
| 2012 | 158 | 3.35 | — | 89.2% | $40,582 |
| 2013 | 158 | 3.40 | — | 91.3% | $41,666 |
| 2014 | 157 | 3.30 | — | 88.6% | $44,180 |
| 2015 | 158 | 3.34 | — | 83.5% | $45,288 |
| 2016 | 157 | 3.30 | — | 79.4% | $47,416 |
| 2017 | 158 | 3.39 | 46.2% | — | $48,406 |
| 2018 | 157 | 3.43 | 45.7% | 78.4% | $48,962 |
| 2019 | 159 | 3.40 | 44.4% | 79.4% | $48,570 |
| 2020 | 159 | 3.41 | 44.4% | 85.3% | $49,690 |
| 2021 | 159 | 3.46 | 40.0% | 88.8% | $50,690 |
| 2022 | 159 | 3.56 | 41.7% | 81.7% | $52,210 |
| 2023 | 160 | 3.60 | 43.9% | 79.5% | $54,300 |
| 2024 | 160 | 3.60 | 43.0% | 83.6% | $56,200 |
| 2025 | 161 | 3.70 | 28.2% | 80.0% | $58,670 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2022, from 88.8% to 81.7% (-7.0 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 159–163, with a median of 161.
- Resident tuition moved from $39,496 in 2011 to $58,670 in 2025 (+49%).
- Of 261 graduates, 92.0% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 22.6% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 1.2 points above the state average.
Region
Illinois law schools · East North Central region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
Belmont University School of Law · Brooklyn Law School · University of California-San Francisco School of Law · The Catholic University of America School of Law · Chicago-Kent, Illinois Institute of Technology School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for Loyola University-Chicago School of Law?
Loyola University-Chicago School of Law's median LSAT is 161. The middle 50% scored 159–163.
What is Loyola University-Chicago School of Law's bar passage rate?
80.0% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 91.6% within two years.
How much does Loyola University-Chicago School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $58,670 per year, $58,670 non-resident. Median grant: $30,000.
What are Loyola University-Chicago School of Law's employment outcomes?
92.0% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 22.6% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into Loyola University-Chicago School of Law?
Loyola University-Chicago School of Law admitted 28.2% 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.