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

44.27% Northern Illinois University College of Law Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Northern Illinois University College of Law is 44.27% for the 2025-2026 admission. 951 students applied and 421 are accepted. Of the accepted students, 133 students finally enrolled into the school and the yield is 31.12%.
You can check acceptance rate trends with number of applicants at Northern Illinois University College of Law Admission Trends page.

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 36%. Compared to law schools in Illinois, Northern Illinois University College of Law's acceptance rate is much higher than the average rate of 33%.
You can compare Northern Illinois University College of Law with law schools that have similar acceptance rate between 40% and 50%
Northern Illinois University College of Law Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateYieldFirst-Year EnrollTotal Enroll
Northern Illinois University College of Law44.27%31.12%133352
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 Northern Illinois University College of Law is April 1, 2026 (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 Deadline2026-04-01
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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      2026 LSAT Scores and GPA

      The LSAT score at Northern Illinois University College of Law is 150 and GPA is 3.41 over 133 enrolled students for the academic year 2025-2026.
      Compared to law schools in U.S., Northern Illinois University College of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 160. Compared to law schools in Illinois, Northern Illinois University College of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 162.
      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 153 and the 25th percentile is 147. The 75th percentile of GPA is 3.59 and the 25th percentile is 3.07.
      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 Law1503.41
      All Law Schools1603.65
      Public1603.69
      Private1593.62
      Illinois Law Schools1623.69
      Public1553.50
      Private1663.81
      25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
      2021147149151
      2022146148152
      2023147150152
      2024147150152
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      2026148150154
      25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
      20212.863.23.6
      20222.993.23.49
      20233.063.363.59
      20243.133.433.65
      20253.073.263.59
      20263.173.413.64
      25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
      Number of Submitters2
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