Northwestern Pritzker School of Law Class Profiles by Year
Northwestern Pritzker Law Tuition, Admission, and Enrollment Trends from 2016 to 2024
The following table shows Northwestern Pritzker Law's class profiles by year. The green or red colored numbers indicate changes in value or percentage for each subject compared to previous year.
| Year | Tuition & Fees | LSAT Score | GPA | Acceptance Rate | Yield | Enrollment | Bar Exam Pass Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-2016 | $58,398 | 168 | 3.77 | 22.58% | 23.13% | 968 | - |
| 2016-2017 | $59,850 ▲2.49% |
168 | 3.81 ▲0.04 |
17.79% ▼-4.78% |
26.12% ▲3.00% |
935 ▼-33 |
- |
| 2017-2018 | $62,084 ▲3.73% |
168 | 3.83 ▲0.02 |
23.77% ▲5.98% |
20.98% ▼-5.15% |
941 ▲6 |
82.85% |
| 2018-2019 | $64,402 ▲3.73% |
169 ▲1 |
3.84 ▲0.01 |
19.33% ▼-4.44% |
23.37% ▲2.39% |
664 ▼-277 |
90.64% ▲7.79% |
| 2019-2020 | $66,806 ▲3.73% |
169 | 3.85 ▲0.01 |
18.01% ▼-1.32% |
23.88% ▲0.51% |
1,148 ▲484 |
91.97% ▲1.33% |
| 2020-2021 | $68,800 ▲2.98% |
169 | 3.85 | 19.20% ▲1.19% |
23.28% ▼-0.60% |
1,227 ▲79 |
96.03% ▲4.06% |
| 2021-2022 | $69,650 ▲1.24% |
171 ▲2 |
3.86 ▲0.01 |
13.91% ▼-5.29% |
22.70% ▼-0.58% |
1,181 ▼-46 |
95.05% ▼-0.98% |
| 2022-2023 | $72,212 ▲3.68% |
171 | 3.89 ▲0.03 |
15.05% ▲1.13% |
24.36% ▲1.67% |
1,354 ▲173 |
92.89% ▼-2.16% |
| 2023-2024 | $74,552 ▲3.24% |
172 ▲1 |
3.92 ▲0.03 |
15.53% ▲0.49% |
23.58% ▼-0.78% |
1,189 ▼-165 |
91.6% ▼-1.29% |
LSAT Score from 2016 to 2024
The 2023 LSAT score at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law is 172. The LSAT score is 1 point higher than last year's score. Compared to the LSAT score 8 years ago, this year's score is 4 points higher.
The following table and chart visualize the changes of LSAT scores at Northwestern Pritzker School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2023.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 163 | 168 | 169 |
| 2017 | 163 | 168 | 170 ▲1 |
| 2018 | 163 | 168 | 170 |
| 2019 | 164 ▲1 |
169 ▲1 |
170 |
| 2020 | 165 ▲1 |
169 | 171 ▲1 |
| 2021 | 165 | 169 | 171 |
| 2022 | 167 ▲2 |
171 ▲2 |
172 ▲1 |
| 2023 | 166 ▼-1 |
171 | 172 |
| 2024 | 166 | 172 ▲1 |
174 ▲2 |
GPA Trends from 2016 to 2024
The 2023 GPA at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law is 3.92. The GPA is 0.06 points higher than last year's GPA. Compared to the GPA 8 years ago, this year's GPA is 0.15 points higher.
The following table and chart visualize the changes of GPAs at Northwestern Pritzker School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2023.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3.56 | 3.77 | 3.85 |
| 2017 | 3.43 ▼-0.13 |
3.81 ▲0.04 |
3.89 ▲0.04 |
| 2018 | 3.56 ▲0.13 |
3.83 ▲0.02 |
3.89 |
| 2019 | 3.58 ▲0.02 |
3.84 ▲0.01 |
3.9 ▲0.01 |
| 2020 | 3.56 ▼-0.02 |
3.85 ▲0.01 |
3.92 ▲0.02 |
| 2021 | 3.57 ▲0.01 |
3.85 |
3.92 |
| 2022 | 3.6 ▲0.03 |
3.86 ▲0.01 |
3.93 ▲0.01 |
| 2023 | 3.63 ▲0.03 |
3.89 ▲0.03 |
3.95 ▲0.02 |
| 2024 | 3.66 ▲0.03 |
3.92 ▲0.03 |
3.97 ▲0.02 |
Changes in Acceptance Rate from 2016 to 2024
The 2023 acceptance rate at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law is 15.53%. The acceptance rate is 1.616 percents higher than last year's rate. Compared to the rate 8 years ago, this year's rate is 7.049 percents lower.
The following table and chart visualize the changes of acceptance rate, yield, and number of applicants at Northwestern Pritzker School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2023.
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance Rate | Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 4,079 | 921 | 213 | 22.58% | 23.13% |
| 2017 | 4,625 ▲546 |
823 ▼-98 |
215 ▲2 |
17.79% ▼-4.78% |
26.12% ▲3.00% |
| 2018 | 4,472 ▼-153 |
1,063 ▲240 |
223 ▲8 |
23.77% ▲5.98% |
20.98% ▼-5.15% |
| 2019 | 5,313 ▲841 |
1,027 ▼-36 |
240 ▲17 |
19.33% ▼-4.44% |
23.37% ▲2.39% |
| 2020 | 5,441 ▲128 |
980 ▼-47 |
234 ▼-6 |
18.01% ▼-1.32% |
23.88% ▲0.51% |
| 2021 | 5,302 ▼-139 |
1,018 ▲38 |
237 ▲3 |
19.20% ▲1.19% |
23.28% ▼-0.60% |
| 2022 | 7,410 ▲2108 |
1,031 ▲13 |
234 ▼-3 |
13.91% ▼-5.29% |
22.70% ▼-0.58% |
| 2023 | 6,247 ▼-1163 |
940 ▼-91 |
229 ▼-5 |
15.05% ▲1.13% |
24.36% ▲1.67% |
| 2024 | 6,225 ▼-22 |
967 ▲27 |
228 ▼-1 |
15.53% ▲0.49% |
23.58% ▼-0.78% |
Tuition Increase from 2016 to 2024
The Northwestern Pritzker Law's 2024 tuition & fees is $74,552, which is $2,340 (3.24%) higher than last year's tuition. Compared to the amount 9 years ago, this year's tuition is $16,154 (27.66%) higher.
The following table and chart visualize the increase of tuition & fees at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law from 2016 to 2024.
| Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| 2016 | $58,398 |
| 2017 | $59,850▲2.49% |
| 2018 | $62,084▲3.73% |
| 2019 | $64,402▲3.73% |
| 2020 | $66,806▲3.73% |
| 2021 | $68,800▲2.98% |
| 2022 | $69,650▲1.24% |
| 2023 | $72,212▲3.68% |
| 2024 | $74,552▲3.24% |
Enrollment Changes from 2016 to 2024
In the academic year 2023-2024, a total of 1,189 students enrolled in Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, including J.D. and Non-J.D. programs. 752 students joined in J.D. program and 437 students enrolled in Non-J.D. program.
The Northwestern Pritzker Law's enrollment size grew by 22.83% since 2016 from 968 to 1,189 students.
The following table and chart show the enrollment by J.D. and Non-JD program at Northwestern Pritzker School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2024.
| Year | J.D. Enrollment | Non-J.D. Enrollment | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 737 | 231 | 968 |
| 2017 | 666 ▼-71 |
269 ▲38 |
935 ▼-33 |
| 2018 | 665 ▼-1 |
276 ▲7 |
941 ▲6 |
| 2019 | 375 ▼-290 |
289 ▲13 |
664 ▼-277 |
| 2020 | 747 ▲372 |
401 ▲112 |
1,148 ▲484 |
| 2021 | 779 ▲32 |
448 ▲47 |
1,227 ▲79 |
| 2022 | 769 ▼-10 |
412 ▼-36 |
1,181 ▼-46 |
| 2023 | 763 ▼-6 |
591 ▲179 |
1,354 ▲173 |
| 2024 | 752 ▼-11 |
437 ▼-154 |
1,189 ▼-165 |
Bar exam pass rate from 2018 to 2023
The 2023 bar exam pass rate of Northwestern Pritzker School of Law is 92%. 262 graduates took the exam first-time and 240 passed the exam.
The following table and chart show the changes of bar exam pass rate for Northwestern Pritzker School of Lawgraduates from 2018 to 2023.
| Year | Total Graduates | Not Take Exam | Prior/Early Exam Takers | Total Exam Takers | Exam Passers | Pass Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 249 | 13 | 2 | 239 | 198 | 82.85% |
| 2019 | 249 | 18 ▲5 |
3 ▲1 |
235 ▼-4 |
213 ▲15 |
90.64% ▲7.79% |
| 2020 | 240 ▼-9 |
24 ▲6 |
8 ▲5 |
224 ▼-11 |
206 ▼-7 |
91.97% ▲1.33% |
| 2021 | 256 ▲16 |
43 ▲19 |
15 ▲7 |
227 ▲3 |
218 ▲12 |
96.03% ▲4.06% |
| 2022 | 273 ▲17 |
11 ▼-32 |
22 ▲7 |
283 ▲56 |
269 ▲51 |
95.05% ▼-0.98% |
| 2023 | 265 ▼-8 |
12 ▲1 |
0 ▼-22 |
253 ▼-30 |
235 ▼-34 |
92.89% ▼-2.16% |
| 2024 | 278 ▲13 |
16 ▲4 |
0 | 262 ▲9 |
240 ▲5 |
91.60% ▼-1.29% |
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