Northern Illinois University College of Law

DeKalb, IL Public ABA Accredited

NIU Law Academic Overview

Founded in 1975, Northern Illinois University College of Law, also known as NIU Law, is a public law school located in DeKalb, Illinois. Last year, 103 students newly enrolled to the school and the total number of law school students is 317. With 59 faculties, the students to faculty ratio is 5 to 1.
For the academic year 2023-2024, the acceptance rate is 54.48% and the enrollment rate (yield) is 25.69% at Northern Illinois University College of Law. The average LSAT score submitted by enrolled students is 150 and the average GPA is 3.43. You can check the detailed admission score and statistics.
The bar exam pass rate is 59.55%. For the 72 graduates in 2023, 58 students got full-time jobs and 2 got part-time jobs. You can check the employment summary by hiring status, position type, business, and more for Northern Illinois University College of Law.
Fast Facts
Tuition & Fees$23,553
Avg. Financial Aid$8,274
LSAT / GPA150 / 3.43
Acceptance Rate54.48%
Students to Faculty5 to 1
Bar Exam Pass Rate59.55%

2024 Tuition & fees

The 2024 Northern Illinois University College of Law tuition & fee is $23,553 for prospective students. The in-state tuition feesincreased by increased by 4.41% and the out-of-state tuition increased by 4.41% compared to last year.
68.59% of full-time students received grants and/or scholarships and the average grants amount is $8,274 at Northern Illinois University College of Law. The average grant amount would cover 35.13% of tuition & fees.
Illinois ResidentsOut-of-State
2024 Tuition & fees$23,553$23,553
2023 Tuition & fees$22,559$22,559
Average Grant Amount$8,274
Grant Received68.59%

Northern Illinois University College of Law Directory Information

NameNorthern Illinois University College of Law
Parent InstitutionNorthern Illinois University
AddressSwen Parson Hall, Room 151, DeKalb, IL 60115
Founded1975
Phone815-753-8595
Emaillaw-admit@niu.edu