Northern Illinois University School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, Northern Illinois University School of Law reported a median LSAT of 150, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.41, and a 44.3% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 57.14%, and 77.6% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 150
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.41
- Acceptance rate 44.3%
- First-time bar passage 57.14%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 77.6%
- Resident tuition $23,667
trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 152 | 3.20 | — | 82.22% | $18,688 |
| 2012 | 150 | 3.16 | — | 86.67% | $19,811 |
| 2013 | 150 | 3.10 | — | 87.34% | $21,399 |
| 2014 | 150 | 3.09 | — | 87.38% | $21,764 |
| 2015 | 148 | 3.05 | — | 84.88% | $22,118 |
| 2016 | 148 | 3.03 | — | 73.63% | $22,130 |
| 2017 | 150 | 3.12 | 50.74% | — | $22,178 |
| 2018 | 149 | 3.09 | 53.42% | 76.05% | $22,180 |
| 2019 | 150 | 3.28 | 59.32% | 59.21% | $21,970 |
| 2020 | 149 | 3.20 | 58.76% | 79.07% | $21,970 |
| 2021 | 148 | 3.20 | 62.27% | 81.58% | $21,994 |
| 2022 | 150 | 3.36 | 52.12% | 63.07% | $22,159 |
| 2023 | 150 | 3.43 | 54.48% | 59.6% | $23,153 |
| 2024 | 150 | 3.26 | 55.6% | 59.55% | $23,667 |
| 2025 | 150 | 3.41 | 44.27% | 57.14% | $23,667 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2020, from 59.21% to 79.07% (+19.9 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 148–154, with a median of 150.
- Resident tuition moved from $18,688 in 2011 to $23,667 in 2025 (+27%).
- Of 107 graduates, 77.6% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 0.9% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 21.5 points below the state average.
Region
Illinois law schools · East North Central region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
Barry University School of Law · Faulkner University School of Law · Roger Williams University School of Law · Texas Southern University School of Law · Widener University Commonwealth Law School
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for Northern Illinois University School of Law?
Northern Illinois University School of Law's median LSAT is 150. The middle 50% scored 148–154.
What is Northern Illinois University School of Law's bar passage rate?
57.14% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 82.95% within two years.
How much does Northern Illinois University School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $23,667 per year, $23,667 non-resident. Median grant: $8,274.
What are Northern Illinois University School of Law's employment outcomes?
77.6% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 0.9% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into Northern Illinois University School of Law?
Northern Illinois University School of Law admitted 44.3% of applicants in the most recent cycle.
Source: ABA Standard 509 Required Disclosures, most recent reported cycle (trend 2011–2025). Last updated June 26, 2026.