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University of Illinois College of Law

Class of 2018 - Snapshot 1380 Completed Applications 455 Offers 33% Acceptance Rate 123 Enrolled The University of Illinois College of Law is one of the nation’s top public law schools, known for its highly respected faculty, innovative curriculum, cutting-edge interdisciplinary programs, and distinguished alumni in the fields of law, business, teaching, and public service. In its 2013 rankings of Go-To Law Schools, the National Law Journal ranked Illinois 24th in the percentage of recent graduates hired at the nation’s largest 250 law firms and 17th in the number of alumni associates promoted to partnership.

Contact Info


Website: http://www.law.illinois.edu/
Address: 504 East Pennsylvania Avenue, Champaign, IL 61820
Admission Phone: (217) 244-6415
Admission Email: [email protected]

2018 Quick Overview

The Below Data Compiled By: The American Bar Association 

Students477
Student-faculty ratio12:1
Tuition $41,332 per year (full-time, in-state)
$49,082 per year (full-time, out-of-state)
N/A per year (part-time, in-state)
N/A per year (part-time, out-of-state)
Tuition Guarantee Program0
Estimated Living Expenses$17,900
Founded In1925
ABA AccreditedYes
Application deadline03/15/19
Full-time program application fee$ 0
Financial Aid Deadline03/15/19
Can first years start other than fall?No
Median LSAT: 160
Median GPA: 3.59
Acceptance Rate: 45.7 %

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    University of Illinois College of Law

    Real Time Applicant Admissions Data

    University of Illinois College of Law

    Real Time HIC User Applicant Status Admissions Data

    Actual(A)/Practice(P)

    Username LSAT GPA Status Scholarship Sent Received Decision Updated
    mv93 162 A 2.70

    Accepted

    		 Yes - - - 4 years ago
    Stevenp 158 P 3.89

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 3 years ago
    jshelton 154 A 3.26

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 5 years ago
    jo139735 150 P 3.30

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 5 years ago
    Mebroadd 150 P 3.00

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 6 years ago
    rogerthat1111 170 P 3.93

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 6 years ago
    RyanKeeton 166 P 3.20

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 7 years ago
    ksumms94 165 P 3.89

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 7 years ago
    vinsk1ma 158 A 3.84

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 7 years ago
    daniellew16 140 A 3.00

    Interested In Applying

    		 - - - 7 years ago
    Hawaiangirl89 148 A 2.10

    Pending

    		 - - - 6 months ago
    Bradzilla26 139 A 3.08

    Pending

    		 - - - one year ago
    mmvv 157 A 2.99

    Pending

    		 02/22/19 - - 4 years ago
    Mknapp1 152 A 3.42

    Pending

    		 - - - 5 years ago
    Total Full-Time Part-Time
    Number of Applicants12751275
    Number of Offers592592
    Number of Matriculants153153
    75% GPA3.723.72
    Median GPA3.613.61
    25% GPA3.333.33
    75% LSAT163163
    Median LSAT161161
    25% LSAT156156
    2018 Scholarship Data
    Total Number of Students435
    Total Students Receiving Grants420
    % of Students Receiving Grants97
    75% Grant Amount$40,000
    Median Grant Amount$35,000
    25% Grants Amount$20,000
    Scholarships awarded based on maintaining a certain academic performance
    Offering Conditional Scholarships:This school does not award scholarships that may be reduced or eliminated based on law school academic performance

    • % of Total Less Than Half Tuition (27)
    • % of Total Half to Full Tuition (66)
    • % of Total Full Tuition (0)
    • % of Total More than Full Tuition (4)

    2018 Ethnicity Statistics

    • White (92)
    • Hispanics (12)
    • Black or African American (6)
    • Asian (15)
    • American Indian / Native (0)
    • Other (10)
    • Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander Total (0)
    • Two or more races Total (6)
    • Nonresident Alien Total (12)
    • Race and Ethnicity Unknown Total (10)


    • Total Women% (37)
    • Total Men% (62)
    University of Illinois College of Law Bar Exam Statistics
    YearTakersPass%State Average%Average Pass Difference%
    2017 135 88.89%
    2016 160 88.13%
    2015 169 91.12%

    Total Graduates 2017

    • Employed Bar Exam Required (159)
    • Employed J.D. Advantage (36)
    • Employed Other (8)
    • Unemployed (20)
    • Pursuing Graduate Degree (2)

    The Above Data Compiled By:  The American Bar Association