NIU Law
LSAT Median
150
148–154 range
GPA Median
3.41
3.17–3.64 range
Acceptance Rate
44.27%
Program avg: 28.1%
Class Size
133
Public
Admitted Student Profiles
LSAT Score Range
GPA Range
Historical Trends
3-year data (2023–2025)
Dashed line = projection based on 3-year trend (R² 1.00, low confidence). Actual results may vary.
| Year | LSAT Median | GPA Median | Accept % | Apps | Class Size | Employ % | Bar Pass % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 150 | 3.43 | 54.48% | 736 | 103 | 95.56% | 58.59% |
| 2024 | 150 | 3.26 | 55.6% | 741 | 121 | 91.49% | 59.55% |
| 2025 | 150 | 3.41 | 44.27% | 951 | 133 | — | 57.14% |
Tuition
In-State / Resident
$23,667
$13,498 below program average
Out-of-State / Non-Resident
$23,667
Outcomes
Employment Rate
91.49%
Bar Passage Rate
57.14%
BigLaw Placement
1.06%
Employment Outcomes
BigLaw (501+)
1.06%
Federal Clerkship
0%
Employment Rate
91.49%
Bar Passage
First-Time Pass Rate
57.14%
Ultimate Pass Rate
82.95%
Scholarships & Grants
Median Grant
$8,274
Students Receiving Grants
78%
School Info
Type
Public
Application Deadline
April 1
1L Attrition Rate
7%
Student Body
Total Enrollment
352
Minority Students
36.36%
Clinical Positions
91
Data source: ABA 509 Disclosure 2025 (2025). Statistics reflect the most recently published admission cycle.
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