Northern Kentucky University Salmon P. Chase College of Law

Highland Heights, KY. Admissions, scholarship and cost data for the fall 2025 entering class, from the school's official ABA disclosure.

Acceptance rate

58.7%

661 applications

Median LSAT

154

25th–75th: 152–157

Median GPA

3.41

25th–75th: 3.15–3.68

Entering class

155

Public

Cost of attendance

Tuition (nonresident)$38,454
Tuition (resident)$24,388
Fees$1,004
Living expense budget$20,932
Total per year$60,390

At sticker price, federal loans (capped at $50,000 a year) leave a gap of about $31,170 over three years. Run your numbers

Scholarships

Students with grants

66%

25th percentile

$10,000

Median grant

$18,000

75th percentile

$25,000

1% of full-time students received full tuition or more.

Grant data covers 2024-25.

Your chances at Northern Kentucky University Salmon P. Chase College of Law

59%

Target

chance of admission (estimate)

Estimated scholarship: $18,000 a year ($13,200–$22,200)

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Applying

Application deadline: No deadline

Application fee: $50

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Frequently asked questions

What LSAT score do you need for Northern Kentucky University Salmon P. Chase College of Law?

The median LSAT for Northern Kentucky University Salmon P. Chase College of Law's fall 2025 entering class was 154, with the middle half scoring 152 to 157. A score at or above 157 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students.

What GPA do you need for Northern Kentucky University Salmon P. Chase College of Law?

The median undergraduate GPA was 3.41, with the middle half between 3.15 and 3.68.

What is Northern Kentucky University Salmon P. Chase College of Law's acceptance rate?

Northern Kentucky University Salmon P. Chase College of Law admitted 58.7% of applicants for fall 2025: 388 offers from 661 applications, for an entering class of 155.

How much does Northern Kentucky University Salmon P. Chase College of Law cost?

Tuition is $38,454 a year for nonresidents and $24,388 for residents, plus $1,004 in fees and a $20,932 living expense budget, for a total of about $60,390 a year before scholarships.

Does Northern Kentucky University Salmon P. Chase College of Law give scholarships?

66% of full-time students received grants. The median grant was $18,000 a year, with the 25th to 75th percentile ranging from $10,000 to $25,000.