Loyola University Chicago School of Law Acceptance Rates, Requirements, and Deadlines

28.18% Loyola University Chicago School of Law Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Loyola University Chicago School of Law is 28.18% for the 2025-2026 admission. 4,244 students applied and 1,196 are accepted. Of the accepted students, 291 students finally enrolled into the school and the yield is 24.33%.
You can check acceptance rate trends with number of applicants at Loyola University Chicago School of Law Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate Comparison for Loyola University Chicago School of Law

Compared to law schools in U.S., Loyola University Chicago School of Law's acceptance rate is lower than the average rate of 36%. Compared to law schools in Illinois, Loyola University Chicago School of Law's acceptance rate is slightly lower than the average rate of 33%.
You can compare Loyola University Chicago School of Law with law schools that have similar acceptance rate between 20% and 30%
Loyola University Chicago School of Law Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateYieldFirst-Year EnrollTotal Enroll
Loyola University Chicago School of Law28.18%24.33%2911,080
All Law Schools36.09%33.15%213737
Public34.52%34.44%184668
Private37.29%32.17%236791
Illinois Law Schools33%27.68%216743
Public46.50%29.35%206588
Private23.29%26.57%223847

Application timeline & Requirements

For 2026 fall term class, the application deadline at Loyola University Chicago School of Law is May 1, 2026 (Final 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 Loyola University Chicago School of Law' application process page.
The items in following table are the required items to Loyola University Chicago School 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.
Recommended Regular Decision Deadline2026-03-01
Final Deadline2026-05-01
Admission Contact
Phone312-915-7170
Email law-admissions@luc.edu
General Admission Informationhttps://www.luc.edu/law/admission/apply/index.shtml
Application Requirementshttps://www.luc.edu/law/admission/apply/jurisdoctorjd/
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.
LSAT Scores
  • Official LSAT Score, usually no older than 5 years
  • GRE may be not accepted.
Transcripts
    Personal Statement
    • Discuss any matters relevant to your ability to succeed in law school.
    Letters Of Recommendation
    • Limit up to 3 or 4 letters, in general
    • May require right of access to recommendations.
    Character And Fitness Questions
    • Disclosure for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction.
    Data Source: https://www.luc.edu/law/admission/apply/jurisdoctorjd/

    2026 LSAT Scores and GPA

    The LSAT score at Loyola University Chicago School of Law is 161 and GPA is 3.70 over 291 enrolled students for the academic year 2025-2026.
    Compared to law schools in U.S., Loyola University Chicago School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 160. Compared to law schools in Illinois, Loyola University Chicago School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 162.
    You can compare Loyola University Chicago School of Law with law schools that have similar LSAT score between 160 and 165
    The 75th percentile of LSAT score is 163 and the 25th percentile is 157. The 75th percentile of GPA is 3.75 and the 25th percentile is 3.42.
    LSAT ScoresGPA
    Loyola University Chicago School of Law1613.70
    All Law Schools1603.65
    Public1603.69
    Private1593.62
    Illinois Law Schools1623.69
    Public1553.50
    Private1663.81
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    2021Overall157159160
    Full-time157159160
    Part-time155159161
    2022Overall157159161
    Full-time157159161
    Part-time157159163
    2023Overall157159161
    Full-time157159161
    Part-time155158160
    2024Overall157160162
    Full-time157160162
    Part-time156159162
    2025Overall157160163
    Full-time158160163
    Part-time157158160
    2026Overall159161163
    Full-time159161163
    Part-time158160164
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    2021Overall3.193.413.64
    Full-time3.213.433.65
    Part-time3.013.253.52
    2022Overall3.23.463.64
    Full-time3.213.473.64
    Part-time3.063.323.52
    2023Overall3.373.563.72
    Full-time3.423.583.73
    Part-time2.953.323.63
    2024Overall3.373.63.77
    Full-time3.413.613.76
    Part-time3.073.343.84
    2025Overall3.423.63.75
    Full-time3.463.633.76
    Part-time3.123.373.64
    2026Overall3.553.73.83
    Full-time3.583.713.83
    Part-time3.373.613.83
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