University of Illinois Chicago 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
52.6%
2,488 applications
Median LSAT
153
25th–75th: 150–156
Median GPA
3.40
25th–75th: 3.13–3.64
Entering class
379
Public
Cost of attendance
| Tuition (nonresident) | $46,800 |
| Tuition (resident) | $37,440 |
| Fees | $0 |
| Living expense budget | $24,976 |
| Total per year | $71,776 |
At sticker price, federal loans (capped at $50,000 a year) leave a gap of about $65,328 over three years. Run your numbers
Scholarships
Students with grants
62%
25th percentile
$9,000
Median grant
$23,250
75th percentile
$33,750
0.8% of full-time students received full tuition or more.
Conditional scholarships: 162 awarded, 76 reduced or eliminated.
Grant data covers 2024-25.
Your chances at University of Illinois Chicago School of Law
85%
chance of admission
Estimated scholarship: $23,250 a year ($14,700–$29,550)
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Frequently asked questions
What LSAT score do you need for University of Illinois Chicago School of Law?
The median LSAT for University of Illinois Chicago School of Law's fall 2025 entering class was 153, with the middle half scoring 150 to 156. A score at or above 156 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students.
What GPA do you need for University of Illinois Chicago School of Law?
The median undergraduate GPA was 3.40, with the middle half between 3.13 and 3.64.
What is University of Illinois Chicago School of Law's acceptance rate?
University of Illinois Chicago School of Law admitted 52.6% of applicants for fall 2025: 1,308 offers from 2,488 applications, for an entering class of 379.
How much does University of Illinois Chicago School of Law cost?
Tuition is $46,800 a year for nonresidents and $37,440 for residents, plus $0 in fees and a $24,976 living expense budget, for a total of about $71,776 a year before scholarships.
Does University of Illinois Chicago School of Law give scholarships?
62% of full-time students received grants. The median grant was $23,250 a year, with the 25th to 75th percentile ranging from $9,000 to $33,750.
Sources · updated 2026-11-02
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