University of Illinois College of Law at Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL. Admissions, scholarship and cost data for the fall 2025 entering class, from the school's official ABA disclosure.
Acceptance rate
32.9%
2,153 applications
Median LSAT
166
25th–75th: 160–168
Median GPA
3.81
25th–75th: 3.55–3.92
Entering class
188
Public
Cost of attendance
| Tuition (nonresident) | $46,500 |
| Tuition (resident) | $36,500 |
| Fees | $3,404 |
| Living expense budget | $20,620 |
| Total per year | $70,524 |
At sticker price, federal loans (capped at $50,000 a year) leave a gap of about $61,572 over three years. Run your numbers
Scholarships
Students with grants
99%
25th percentile
$13,125
Median grant
$32,000
75th percentile
$46,500
2.1% of full-time students received full tuition or more.
Grant data covers 2024-25.
Your chances at University of Illinois College of Law at Urbana-Champaign
75%
chance of admission · 23% waitlist
Estimated scholarship: $32,000 a year ($20,675–$40,700)
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Frequently asked questions
What LSAT score do you need for University of Illinois College of Law at Urbana-Champaign?
The median LSAT for University of Illinois College of Law at Urbana-Champaign's fall 2025 entering class was 166, with the middle half scoring 160 to 168. A score at or above 168 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students.
What GPA do you need for University of Illinois College of Law at Urbana-Champaign?
The median undergraduate GPA was 3.81, with the middle half between 3.55 and 3.92.
What is University of Illinois College of Law at Urbana-Champaign's acceptance rate?
University of Illinois College of Law at Urbana-Champaign admitted 32.9% of applicants for fall 2025: 709 offers from 2,153 applications, for an entering class of 188.
How much does University of Illinois College of Law at Urbana-Champaign cost?
Tuition is $46,500 a year for nonresidents and $36,500 for residents, plus $3,404 in fees and a $20,620 living expense budget, for a total of about $70,524 a year before scholarships.
Does University of Illinois College of Law at Urbana-Champaign give scholarships?
99% of full-time students received grants. The median grant was $32,000 a year, with the 25th to 75th percentile ranging from $13,125 to $46,500.
Sources · updated 2026-11-02
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