University of Illinois College of Law Acceptance Rate, Requirements, and Deadlines

The 2023 acceptance rate at University of Illinois College of Law is 34.74%. 2,035 students applied and 707 are accepted. Of the accepted students, 161 students finally enrolled into the school and the yield is 22.77%.
Compared to law schools in U.S., University of Illinois College of Law's acceptance rate is slightly lower than the average rate of 41%. Compared to law schools in Illinois, University of Illinois College of Law's acceptance rate is slightly lower than the average rate of 40%.
University of Illinois College of Law Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateYieldFirst-Year EnrollTotal Enroll
University of Illinois College of Law34.74%22.77%161718
All Law Schools40.93%31.46%188719
Public39.88%32.06%163636
Private41.76%30.99%207784
Illinois Law Schools40%25.31%193765
Public52.50%27.81%174574
Private31.33%23.64%206892
University of Illinois College of Law Acceptance Rate Chart

2023 LSAT Scores and GPA

The 2023 LSAT score at University of Illinois College of Law is 166 and GPA is 3.71 over 161 enrolled students.
Compared to law schools in U.S., University of Illinois College of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 158. Compared to law schools in Illinois, University of Illinois College of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 160.
The 75th percentile of LSAT score is 167 and the 25th percentile is 162. The 75th percentile of LSAT score is 3.86 and the 25th percentile is 3.47.
LSAT ScoresGPA
University of Illinois College of Law1663.71
All Law Schools1583.58
Public1593.62
Private1583.56
Illinois Law Schools1603.61
Public1553.45
Private1643.73
University of Illinois College of Law LSAT score & GPA Comparison Chart
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
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2022162164166
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University of Illinois College of Law LSAT score Trends Chart Chart
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
20203.253.653.8
20213.423.73.82
20223.443.663.82
20233.473.713.86
University of Illinois College of Law GPA Trends Chart Chart
Data Source: ABA Statistics

Application timeline & Requirements

For 2024 fall term class, the application deadline at University of Illinois College of Law is March 15, 2024 (Preferred 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 University of Illinois College of Law' application process page.
The items in following table are the required items to University of Illinois 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.
Application Open2023-09-01
Preferred Deadline2024-03-15
Admission Contact
Phone217-244-6415
Emaillaw-admissions@illinois.edu
General Admission Informationhttps://law.illinois.edu/admissions/jd-admissions/
Application Requirementshttps://law.illinois.edu/admissions/jd-admissions/jd-application/
COMPLETE ACADEMIC HISTORY
    LSAT Scores
    • Official LSAT Score, usually no older than 5 years
    • GRE may be not accepted.
    Résumé
    • Describe your academic, extracurricular and professional activities.
    Letters Of Recommendation
    • Limit up to 3 or 4 letters, in general
    • May require right of access to recommendations.
    Personal Statement
    • Discuss any matters relevant to your ability to succeed in law school.
    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.