Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law reported a median LSAT of 173, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.96, and a 12.3% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 91.8%, and 97.3% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 173
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.96
- Acceptance rate 12.3%
- First-time bar passage 91.8%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 97.3%
- Resident tuition $79,772
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trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 170 | 3.75 | — | 88.1% | $51,920 |
| 2012 | 170 | 3.75 | — | 92.7% | $53,468 |
| 2013 | 168 | 3.75 | — | 90.4% | $54,764 |
| 2014 | 168 | 3.75 | — | 91.3% | $56,434 |
| 2015 | 168 | 3.77 | — | 87.0% | $58,398 |
| 2016 | 168 | 3.81 | — | 85.8% | $59,850 |
| 2017 | 168 | 3.83 | 23.8% | — | $62,084 |
| 2018 | 169 | 3.84 | 19.3% | 90.6% | $64,402 |
| 2019 | 169 | 3.85 | 18.0% | 92.0% | $66,506 |
| 2020 | 169 | 3.85 | 19.2% | 92.0% | $68,500 |
| 2021 | 171 | 3.86 | 13.9% | 96.0% | $69,350 |
| 2022 | 171 | 3.89 | 15.1% | 95.0% | $71,432 |
| 2023 | 172 | 3.92 | 15.5% | 92.9% | $73,754 |
| 2024 | 172 | 3.95 | 15.4% | 91.6% | $76,704 |
| 2025 | 173 | 3.96 | 12.3% | 91.8% | $79,772 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2018, from 85.8% to 90.6% (+4.9 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 167–175, with a median of 173.
- Resident tuition moved from $51,920 in 2011 to $79,772 in 2025 (+54%).
- Of 264 graduates, 97.3% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 69.7% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 10.8 points above the state average.
Region
Illinois law schools · East North Central region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
Columbia Law School · Cornell Law School · University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School · Stanford Law School · University of Virginia School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for Northwestern Pritzker School of Law?
Northwestern Pritzker School of Law's median LSAT is 173. The middle 50% scored 167–175.
What is Northwestern Pritzker School of Law's bar passage rate?
91.8% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 98.5% within two years.
How much does Northwestern Pritzker School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $79,772 per year, $79,772 non-resident. Median grant: $40,000.
What are Northwestern Pritzker School of Law's employment outcomes?
97.3% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 69.7% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into Northwestern Pritzker School of Law?
Northwestern Pritzker School of Law admitted 12.3% 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.