Northern Illinois University College of Law Acceptance Rate, Requirements, and Deadlines

55.60% Northern Illinois University College of Law Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Northern Illinois University College of Law is 55.60% for the 2024-2025 admission. 741 students applied and 412 are accepted. Of the accepted students, 121 students finally enrolled into the school and the yield is 29.37%.

Acceptance Rate Comparison for Northern Illinois University College of Law

Compared to law schools in U.S., Northern Illinois University College of Law's acceptance rate is much higher than the average rate of 42%. Compared to law schools in Illinois, Northern Illinois University College of Law's acceptance rate is much higher than the average rate of 42%.
You can compare Northern Illinois University College of Law with law schools that have similar acceptance rate between 50% and 60%
Northern Illinois University College of Law Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateYieldFirst-Year EnrollTotal Enroll
Northern Illinois University College of Law55.60%29.37%121338
All Law Schools41.58%31.81%196707
Public40.53%32.88%168632
Private42.39%30.98%217765
Illinois Law Schools42%25.42%198717
Public58.47%26.94%181544
Private31.52%24.41%210832
Northern Illinois University College of Law Acceptance Rate Chart

2025 LSAT Scores and GPA

The LSAT score at Northern Illinois University College of Law is 150 and GPA is 3.26 over 121 enrolled students for the academic year 2024-2025.
Compared to law schools in U.S., Northern Illinois University College of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 159. Compared to law schools in Illinois, Northern Illinois University College of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 161.
You can compare Northern Illinois University College of Law with law schools that have similar LSAT score between 150 and 155
The 75th percentile of LSAT score is 152 and the 25th percentile is 147. The 75th percentile of GPA is 3.65 and the 25th percentile is 3.13.
2 matriculated applicants, 1.65% of first-year students, submitted GRE score and you can check the score below by test subject.
LSAT ScoresGPA
Northern Illinois University College of Law1503.26
All Law Schools1593.62
Public1593.66
Private1583.59
Illinois Law Schools1613.65
Public1543.45
Private1653.79
Northern Illinois University College of Law LSAT score & GPA Comparison Chart
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Northern Illinois University College of Law LSAT score Trends Chart Chart
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20203.073.283.56
20212.863.23.6
20222.993.23.49
20233.063.363.59
20243.133.433.65
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Northern Illinois University College of Law GPA Trends Chart Chart
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Application timeline & Requirements

For 2025 fall term class, the application deadline at Northern Illinois University College of Law is April 1, 2025 (Regular Decision Deadline). The school may accept application after the deadline, but it may give benefits to early applicants such as high acceptance chance and scholarship opportunity. Check detailed explanation about application time line at Northern Illinois University College of Law' application process page.
The items in following table are the required items to Northern Illinois University College of Law applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page. You may want to read the common law school application process and requirements to learn the law school application process.
Regular Decision Deadline2025-04-01
Admission Contact
Phone815-753-8595
Emaillaw-admit@niu.edu
General Admission Informationhttps://www.niu.edu/law/admissions/index.shtml
Application Requirementshttps://www.niu.edu/law/admissions/apply.shtml
CAS Report
  • Applicants need to submit transcripts, GPA, LSAT Scores, LSAT Writing Samples, Letters of Recommendation, and more required items to LSAC.
  • Official CAS Report includes those items and will send to School.
Résumé (Optional)
  • Describe your academic, extracurricular and professional activities.
Personal Statement
  • Discuss any matters relevant to your ability to succeed in law school.
One Letter Of Recommendation
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