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

54.48% Northern Illinois University College of Law Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Northern Illinois University College of Law is 54.48% for the academic year 2023-2024. 736 students applied and 401 are accepted. Of the accepted students, 103 students finally enrolled into the school and the yield is 25.69%.

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 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 Law54.48%25.69%103317
All Law Schools42.35%31.09%187714
Public41.36%31.47%161636
Private43.11%30.79%207774
Illinois Law Schools42%25.22%193721
Public57.04%26.94%178566
Private31.78%24.08%204824
Northern Illinois University College of Law Acceptance Rate Chart

2024 LSAT Scores and GPA

The LSAT score at Northern Illinois University College of Law is 150 and GPA is 3.43 over 103 enrolled students for the academic year 2023-2024.
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 3.59 and the 25th percentile is 3.06.
LSAT ScoresGPA
Northern Illinois University College of Law1503.43
All Law Schools1593.61
Public1593.64
Private1583.58
Illinois Law Schools1613.64
Public1543.47
Private1653.76
Northern Illinois University College of Law LSAT score & GPA Comparison Chart
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
2019148149152
2020147150153
2021147149151
2022146148152
2023147150152
2024147150152
Northern Illinois University College of Law LSAT score Trends Chart Chart
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
20192.753.093.44
20203.073.283.56
20212.863.23.6
20222.993.23.49
20233.063.363.59
20243.133.433.65
Northern Illinois University College of Law GPA Trends Chart Chart
Data Source: ABA Statistics

Application timeline & Requirements

For 2024 fall term class, the application deadline at Northern Illinois University College of Law is April 1, 2024 (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 Deadline2024-04-01
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
    Transcripts