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Loyola Law School Chicago
Chicago , Illinois
Rank #73 (USNWR 2022)
159
LSAT
3.56
GPA
40.0%
Admit Rate
25th, 50th, 75th lines show admitted class %iles
JD Admissions & Requirements
Data from 2022 admissions cycle
159
LSAT
3.56
GPA
40.0%
Admit Rate
Loyola Law School Chicago is a prestigious JD program located in Chicago , Illinois. In the competitive 2022 law school rankings, Loyola Law School Chicago was ranked 73 by US News & World Report, making it a strong option for prospective law students in the current application cycle. For the 2022 admissions cycle, Loyola Law School Chicago has an entering 1L class size of approximately 272 with an acceptance rate of 40.0%, positioning it among the competitive law schools for JD applicants.
Also known as
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY-CHICAGO
Law School Applications
3115
JD application volume in 2022 cycle
JD Acceptance Rate
40.0%
JD Program Size
272
JD Tuition Cost
$104k
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Loyola Law School Chicago Law School Admissions Data & Statistics
2022-2023 Cycle Overview
358 applicants
Accepted
11
/
82
Waitlisted
41
Rejected
16
-
Withdrawn
107
-
Admissions Graphs
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25th, 50th, 75th lines show admitted class %iles
25th, 50th, 75th lines show admitted class %iles
Filters
LSAT Score: Law School Admission Test score (120-180 scale)
GPA: Undergraduate Grade Point Average (0.0-4.3+ scale)
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Selectivity & Competitiveness Trends
How to interpret this chart:
- LSAT (blue): Shows the 25th/50th/75th percentiles as a shaded band with median line. Hover to see exact values in format: 165/170/175
- GPA (green): Shows the 25th/50th/75th percentiles as a shaded band with median line. Hover to see exact values in format: 3.45/3.65/3.85
- Acceptance Rate (orange): Percentage of applicants who received offers (lower = more selective)
- Applications (purple dashed): Total number of applications received each year
Rising LSAT/GPA medians, narrowing bands, or falling acceptance rates indicate increasing competitiveness. Click legend items to show/hide metrics.
For law school applicants interested in the 2022 admissions cycle at Loyola Law School Chicago, 3115 candidates submitted JD applications and 1300 received acceptance letters. The law school application process here is moderately selective for prospective students with an acceptance rate of 40.0%.
The JD program at Loyola Law School Chicago enrolls a first-year class of 272 law students each year, with an admissions yield rate of 20.69%. This means that of the 1300 applicants who received law school acceptance letters, 269 chose to enroll. Understanding these law school admission statistics can help prospective JD applicants evaluate their chances and plan their application strategy.
For a competitive law school application to Loyola Law School Chicago, students should aim to meet or exceed the median statistics shown below. Meeting these GPA and LSAT targets significantly improves your chances of admission.
JD Admission Requirements & Application Statistics
| Admissions Metrics (ABA 509) | |
|---|---|
| Metric | Value |
| Applications |
3115
|
| Admission Offers | 1300 |
| Class Size |
272
|
| Acceptance Rate |
40.0%
|
| Yield Rate |
20.69%
|
| Average Statistics by Decision (LSD) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Metric | Rejected | All | Accepted |
| LSAT | 152.88 | 160.0 | 161.63 |
| GPA | 3.28 | 3.51 | 3.62 |
| Softs | T3.4 | T3.25 | T3.25 |
| Avg Scholarship | - | - | $101,394 |
* Softs are self-reported ratings (T1-T4) representing non-numeric application factors
| LSAT & GPA Statistics (ABA 509) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | 50th | 75th | |
|
LSAT
|
157 | 159 | 161 |
|
GPA
|
3.37 | 3.56 | 3.72 |
| LSD User Stats | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Metric | 25th | 50th | 75th |
| LSAT | 156.0 (-1.0) | 160.0 (+1.0) | 163.25 (+2.25) |
| GPA | 3.33 (-0.04) | 3.58 (+0.02) | 3.81 (+0.09) |
* Based on 358 self-reported applications
* Green/Red values show difference from ABA 509 data
* Green/Red values show difference from ABA 509 data
| Application Process Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Avg Days: Sent to Decision | 98 days |
| Avg Days: UR to Decision | 68 days |
| Interview Invite Rate | 0.0% |
| Interview → Acceptance Rate | - |
The above statistics show that Loyola Law School Chicago typically admits students with LSAT scores ranging from 157 (25th percentile) to 161 (75th percentile), with a median of 159.
For GPA, admitted students typically have undergraduate GPAs ranging from 3.37 to 3.72, with a median of 3.56.
With an acceptance rate of 40.0%, Loyola Law School Chicago is considered a moderately selective law school in terms of admissions.
What these numbers mean
- Percentiles: The 25th/50th/75th percentiles show the distribution of scores among admitted students.
- Applications: Total number of people who applied to this law school.
- Acceptance Rate: Percentage of applicants who received offers (lower = more selective).
- Yield Rate: Percentage of admitted students who enrolled (higher = more desirable).
Application Status Data
Loyola Law School Chicago Application Status Data
Application statuses submitted by LSData users
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Loyola Law School Chicago Law School Employment Outcomes
Overview
JD Employment Rate
87.4%
First-Time Bar Pass
81.73%
Median Starting Salary
-
Private Sector
Employment Quality
JD Required
74.8%
BigLaw Placement
12.6%
Federal Clerkships
1.5%
Employment Quality Distribution
Law Firm Employment by Size
Employment Quality Matrix
| Employment Type | Full-Time Long-Term |
Full-Time Short-Term |
Part-Time Long-Term |
Part-Time Short-Term |
Total | % of Grads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bar Required ★ | 196 | 1 | — | — | 197 | 75.2% |
| JD Advantage | 24 | 8 | — | — | 32 | 12.2% |
| Professional | — | — | — | — | 16 | 6.1% |
| Other | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1.5% |
| School-Funded | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total Employed | 220 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 249 | 95.0% |
School-Funded: May inflate stats
Generally, if you attend law school, you want to secure a bar-required position. However, at prestigious institutions, students may target specific JD advantage positions such as private equity or elite consulting roles.
Employment by Sector
Distribution
Sector Details
| Employment Sector | % of Graduates | National Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Law Firms | 54.2% |
|
| Judicial Clerkships | 3.1% |
|
| Government | 9.5% |
|
| Public Interest | 9.5% |
|
| Business | 17.6% |
|
| Academia | 1.1% |
|
Judicial Clerkships
Clerkships by Type
| Clerkship Type | Graduates | % of Class | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal | 4 | 1.5% |
|
| State/Local | 4 | 1.5% | — |
Federal clerkships are highly prestigious positions that significantly enhance career prospects in litigation and academia.
Bar Examination Performance
First-Time Pass Rate
81.73%
Takers:
207
Passed:
170
vs State Avg
+4.8%
Ultimate Pass Rate
93.68%
Takers:
190
Passed:
178
Within 2 years
Jurisdiction Weighted
76.92%
State average for jurisdictions where graduates took the bar
Understanding bar passage metrics
• First-time: Immediate readiness indicator
• Ultimate: Long-term success within 2 years
• vs State: Performance relative to state average
Bar Passage Rates Comparison
Salary Outcomes
Private Sector
No data available
Public Sector
No data available
Career Outcomes Summary
Law school tuition at Loyola Law School Chicago is $104k annually (calculated from semester costs). Prospective law students should budget approximately $50k for the total annual cost of attending (including tuition, fees, books, and living expenses).
For JD graduates from Loyola Law School Chicago, the first-time bar exam pass rate is 81.73%. Within two years, 93.68% of graduates ultimately pass the bar exam. The school's first-time pass rate is +4.8% compared to the weighted state average. These bar passage metrics are important indicators of how well the law school prepares its students for this crucial professional licensing examination.