Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law
Chicago, IL. Admissions, scholarship and cost data for the fall 2025 entering class, from the school's official ABA disclosure.
Acceptance rate
12.3%
7,976 applications
Median LSAT
173
25th–75th: 167–175
Median GPA
3.96
25th–75th: 3.76–4.00
Entering class
250
Private
Cost of attendance
| Tuition (nonresident) | $79,722 |
| Tuition (resident) | $79,772 |
| Fees | $861 |
| Living expense budget | $28,220 |
| Total per year | $108,803 |
At sticker price, federal loans (capped at $50,000 a year) leave a gap of about $176,409 over three years. Run your numbers
Scholarships
Students with grants
76%
25th percentile
$20,000
Median grant
$40,000
75th percentile
$50,000
2.4% of full-time students received full tuition or more.
Grant data covers 2024-25.
Your chances at Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law
34%
chance of admission · 54% waitlist
Estimated scholarship: $40,000 a year ($28,000–$46,000)
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Frequently asked questions
What LSAT score do you need for Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law?
The median LSAT for Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law's fall 2025 entering class was 173, with the middle half scoring 167 to 175. A score at or above 175 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students.
What GPA do you need for Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law?
The median undergraduate GPA was 3.96, with the middle half between 3.76 and 4.00.
What is Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law's acceptance rate?
Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law admitted 12.3% of applicants for fall 2025: 981 offers from 7,976 applications, for an entering class of 250.
How much does Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law cost?
Tuition is $79,722 a year for nonresidents and $79,772 for residents, plus $861 in fees and a $28,220 living expense budget, for a total of about $108,803 a year before scholarships.
Does Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law give scholarships?
76% of full-time students received grants. The median grant was $40,000 a year, with the 25th to 75th percentile ranging from $20,000 to $50,000.
Sources · updated 2026-11-02
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