Northern Illinois University College of Law
Founded in 1975, Northern Illinois University College of Law is a Public school located in DeKalb, IL. The next statements briefly introduces Northern Illinois University College of Law. The 2026 tuition data is from the school's financial office and admission and other information is based on American Bar Association (ABA) data.
- The average LSAT Score of enrolled students is 150 where the national average LSAT is 160.
- The average GPA of enrolled students is 3.41 where the national average GPA is 3.65.
- The 2027 law school tuition & fees is $26,925 where the national average law school tuition is $55,459.
- The acceptance rate at is 44.3% where the average acceptance rate is 36.1%.
- Total 352 law school students have enrolled.
- The bar exam pass rate (for first-time exam takers) is 57.1% where the average pass rate of all law schools is 80.3%.
2027 Tuition & Fees
The 2026-2027 law school tuition at Northern Illinois University College of Law is $26,925. The law school tuition has increased by 11.88% from last year. The undergraduate tuition & fees is $13,060. The graduate school tuition & fees other than law school is $9,176. (2025)
The average living costs including room & board, books, and other personal expenses is $20,772 when living on campus. This amount may not include health insurance fee and exam fees and varies by student's living setting.
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law School Tuition & Fees | $24,067 | $24,067 | $26,925 |
| Law School Living Expenses | $22,742 | $20,772 | $20,772 |
| Undergraduate Tuition | $13,060 | - | -a |
| Graduate Tuition | $9,176 | - | -a |
a The amount is not published yet by IPEDS / NCES. It is an estimated amount based on 2024-2025 tuition increase rate.
LSAT Scores & GPA
The 2026 average LSAT score for Northern Illinois University College of Law is 150. Compared to the average LSAT of all law schools, Northern Illinois University College of Law's LSAT score is lower (the average is 160).
The average GPA at the school is 3.41, which is the lower of other law schools (average is 3.65).
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LSAT | |||
| 75th Percentile | 152 | 153 | 154 |
| 50th Percentile | 150 | 150 | 150 |
| 25th Percentile | 147 | 147 | 148 |
| GPA | |||
| 75th Percentile | 3.65 | 3.59 | 3.64 |
| 50th Percentile | 3.43 | 3.26 | 3.41 |
| 25th Percentile | 3.13 | 3.07 | 3.17 |
Acceptance Rate & Yield
The 2026 acceptance rate at Northern Illinois University College of Law is 44.3% where 951 applicants have applied to and 421 students have accepted to admit. The acceptance rate at Northern Illinois University College of Law is higher (easy to get in) compared to other law schools in united states (the average acceptance rate is 36.1%).
The Yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 31.6% where 133 students finally enrolled out of 421 admitted students. The yield Northern Illinois University College of Law is average compared to other law schools (the average yield is 36.1%).
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 736 | 741 | 951 |
| Admitted | 401 | 412 | 421 |
| Enrolled | 103 | 121 | 133 |
| Acceptance Rate | 54.5% | 55.6% | 44.3% |
| Yield | 25.7% | 29.4% | 31.6% |
Law School Enrollment
For the academic year 2025-2026, total 352 law school students have enrolled to Northern Illinois University College of Law. All students enrolled in JD (Juris Doctor Degree) program .
134 first-time students have enrolled in Northern Illinois University College of Law. By gender, 61 male and 73 female first-time students newly enrolled in Northern Illinois University College of Law. With 1 pre-admitted students, there are 134 first-time law school Students at Northern Illinois University College of Law.
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 317 | 338 | 352 |
| JD Enrollment | 317 | 338 | 352 |
| Non-JD Enrollment | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non-JD Enrollment (Online) | - | -1 | - |
| 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 121 | 134 |
| Men | 53 | 61 |
| Women | 67 | 73 |
Bar Exam Pass Rate
For the first time bar exam takers at Northern Illinois University College of Law, the bar exam pass rate is 57.14% - 91 students have taken and 52 students have passed the exam. The pass rate is lower than Illinois average bar exam pass rate (78.65%).
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Graduates | 95 | 95 | 96 |
| First-Time Bar Exam Takers Total | 89 | 89 | 91 |
| New Graduates | 74 | 74 | 74 |
| Prior Year Graduates | 15 | 15 | 17 |
| Early Exam Takers | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| No Exam Takers | 21 | 21 | 22 |
| Exam Passer | 53 | 53 | 52 |
| Exam Pass Rate | 59.55% | 59.55% | 57.14% |
| Illinois Pass Rate | 78.09% | 78.09% | 78.65% |
Law Schools in Illinois
Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
Champaign, IL
Chicago, IL
