The University of Chicago Law School
Chicago, IL. Admissions, scholarship and cost data for the fall 2025 entering class, from the school's official ABA disclosure.
Acceptance rate
9.7%
6,581 applications
Median LSAT
174
25th–75th: 171–176
Median GPA
3.97
25th–75th: 3.87–4.00
Entering class
203
Private
Cost of attendance
| Tuition | $83,316 |
| Fees | $1,590 |
| Living expense budget | $35,418 |
| Total per year | $120,324 |
At sticker price, federal loans (capped at $50,000 a year) leave a gap of about $210,972 over three years. Run your numbers
Scholarships
Students with grants
78%
25th percentile
$10,000
Median grant
$15,000
75th percentile
$30,000
9.4% of full-time students received full tuition or more.
Grant data covers 2024-25.
Your chances at The University of Chicago Law School
22%
chance of admission · 61% waitlist
Estimated scholarship: $15,000 a year ($12,000–$24,000)
Compare every schoolSchools with similar numbers
- Harvard Law School174 / 3.96
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- Stanford Law School173 / 3.96
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- University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School173 / 3.95
Other law schools in Illinois
- Chicago-Kent College of Law161
- DePaul University College of Law158
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- Southern Illinois University Simmons Law School149
- University of Illinois Chicago School of Law153
- University of Illinois College of Law at Urbana-Champaign166
Frequently asked questions
What LSAT score do you need for The University of Chicago Law School?
The median LSAT for The University of Chicago Law School's fall 2025 entering class was 174, with the middle half scoring 171 to 176. A score at or above 176 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students.
What GPA do you need for The University of Chicago Law School?
The median undergraduate GPA was 3.97, with the middle half between 3.87 and 4.00.
What is The University of Chicago Law School's acceptance rate?
The University of Chicago Law School admitted 9.7% of applicants for fall 2025: 641 offers from 6,581 applications, for an entering class of 203.
How much does The University of Chicago Law School cost?
Tuition is $83,316 a year, plus $1,590 in fees and a $35,418 living expense budget, for a total of about $120,324 a year before scholarships.
Does The University of Chicago Law School give scholarships?
78% of full-time students received grants. The median grant was $15,000 a year, with the 25th to 75th percentile ranging from $10,000 to $30,000.
Sources · updated 2026-11-02
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