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%, and 92% 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%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 92%
- Resident tuition $58,670
15-year trajectory
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 158 | 3.35 | — | 89.15% | $40,582 |
| 2013 | 158 | 3.40 | — | 91.33% | $41,666 |
| 2014 | 157 | 3.30 | — | 88.57% | $44,180 |
| 2015 | 158 | 3.34 | — | 83.48% | $45,288 |
| 2016 | 157 | 3.30 | — | 79.39% | $47,416 |
| 2017 | 158 | 3.39 | 46.17% | — | $48,406 |
| 2018 | 157 | 3.43 | 45.67% | 78.41% | $48,962 |
| 2019 | 159 | 3.40 | 44.39% | 79.43% | $48,570 |
| 2020 | 159 | 3.41 | 44.39% | 85.32% | $49,690 |
| 2021 | 159 | 3.46 | 39.97% | 88.78% | $50,690 |
| 2022 | 159 | 3.56 | 41.73% | 81.73% | $52,210 |
| 2023 | 160 | 3.60 | 43.92% | 79.55% | $54,300 |
| 2024 | 160 | 3.60 | 43.02% | 83.56% | $56,200 |
| 2025 | 161 | 3.70 | 28.18% | 80% | $58,670 |
| 2026 | — | — | — | 85.71% | — |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2022, from 88.78% to 81.73% (-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% 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% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 96.1% 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% 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 2012–2026). Last updated June 8, 2026.