University of Illinois-Chicago ABA 509 Report
The 2025 Standard 509 disclosure for University of Illinois-Chicago, laid out by section: admissions, costs, aid, conditional scholarships, enrolment, bar passage and class composition.
University of Illinois-Chicago's 2025 Standard 509 disclosure reports that 2,488 applicants received 1,308 offers (52.6%), the entering class had a median LSAT of 153, the median grant was $23,250 per year, the first-time bar passage rate was 68.8%.
What this is. Every figure below comes from the school's own Standard 509 filing to the ABA, as published in the public disclosure data. Tables follow the report's own sections rather than a reorganisation by topic, so you can line each number up against the original. Where a school did not report a figure, it saysnot reported — nothing here is filled in with an average or an estimate. How to read these numbers →
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Admissions
Applications, offers and enrolment for the entering class, plus the LSAT and GPA percentiles of the students who matriculated.
Source: Standard 509(b)(1)
| Completed applications | 2,488 |
|---|---|
| Offers of admission | 1,308 |
| Acceptance rate | 52.6% |
| Enrollees from the applicant pool | 369 |
| Enrolled in the first-year class | 420 |
| First-year class size | 379 |
| LSAT 25th percentile | 150 |
| LSAT median | 153 |
| LSAT 75th percentile | 156 |
| Undergraduate GPA 25th percentile | 3.13 |
| Undergraduate GPA median | 3.4 |
| Undergraduate GPA 75th percentile | 3.64 |
| Students who submitted LSAT scores | 367 |
| Students who submitted GRE scores | 0 |
How University of Illinois-Chicago compares within Illinois
Among the 9 law schools in Illinois that report acceptance rate, University of Illinois-Chicago has the 2nd highest.
The 9 law schools in Illinois, ordered by acceptance rate. Schools that did not report a figure are shown as — and are not ranked.
| School | Acceptance rate | Median LSAT | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Illinois University | 56.2% | 149 | 724 |
| University of Illinois-Chicago ← this school | 52.6% | 153 | 2,488 |
| Northern Illinois University | 44.3% | 150 | 951 |
| Chicago-Kent, Illinois Institute of Technology | 38.6% | 161 | 2,212 |
| DePaul University | 34.8% | 158 | 2,643 |
| University of Illinois | 32.9% | 166 | 2,153 |
| Loyola University-Chicago | 28.2% | 161 | 4,244 |
| Northwestern University | 12.3% | 173 | 7,976 |
| The University of Chicago | 9.7% | 174 | 6,581 |
Tuition, fees and living costs
What the school charges and what it estimates students will spend living.
Source: Standard 509(b)(2)
| Tuition (annual, full-time) | not reported |
|---|---|
| Non-resident tuition (annual) | not reported |
| Tuition reporting basis | per credit hour |
| Per credit hour | $1,248 |
| Mandatory fees (full-time) | not reported |
| Living on campus | $24,976 |
| Living off campus | $24,976 |
| Tuition guarantee | no |
How University of Illinois-Chicago compares within Illinois
University of Illinois-Chicago does not report annual tuition, so it cannot be placed among the 9 law schools in this state.
The 9 law schools in Illinois, ordered by annual tuition. Schools that did not report a figure are shown as — and are not ranked.
| School | Annual tuition | Living off campus |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Chicago | $83,316 | $35,418 |
| Northwestern University | $79,772 | $28,220 |
| Loyola University-Chicago | $58,670 | $32,658 |
| DePaul University | $55,328 | $29,110 |
| University of Illinois | $36,500 | $20,620 |
| Northern Illinois University | $23,667 | $22,742 |
| Chicago-Kent, Illinois Institute of Technology | — | $27,964 |
| Southern Illinois University | — | $18,608 |
| University of Illinois-Chicago ← this school | — | $24,976 |
Grants and scholarships awarded
The share of students receiving grant aid, the size of those awards, and how they are distributed across the four funding bands.
Source: Standard 509(b)(2)
| Students receiving grant aid | 61.0% |
|---|---|
| Median grant (per year) | $23,250 |
| 25th percentile grant | $9,000 |
| 75th percentile grant | $33,750 |
| Half tuition or less | 27.0% |
| Above half, below full | 33.0% |
| Full tuition | 1.0% |
| Above full tuition | 0.0% |
How University of Illinois-Chicago compares within Illinois
Among the 9 law schools in Illinois that report median grant, University of Illinois-Chicago has the 6th highest.
The 9 law schools in Illinois, ordered by median grant. Schools that did not report a figure are shown as — and are not ranked.
| School | Median grant | % receiving aid |
|---|---|---|
| Northwestern University | $40,000 | 76.0% |
| Chicago-Kent, Illinois Institute of Technology | $35,000 | 92.0% |
| DePaul University | $34,950 | 99.0% |
| University of Illinois | $32,000 | 99.0% |
| Loyola University-Chicago | $30,000 | 94.0% |
| University of Illinois-Chicago ← this school | $23,250 | 61.0% |
| The University of Chicago | $15,000 | 78.0% |
| Southern Illinois University | $9,500 | 64.0% |
| Northern Illinois University | $8,274 | 78.0% |
Conditional scholarships
Awards that must be re-earned each year. The retention figure is the share that kept the award after review.
Source: Standard 509(b)(3)
| Offers conditional scholarships | yes |
|---|---|
| Entering with a conditional award (2024) | 162 |
| Kept the award after year one | 53.1% |
| Award reduced or eliminated | 76 |
How University of Illinois-Chicago compares within Illinois
Among the 1 law schools in Illinois that report retention rate, University of Illinois-Chicago has the highest.
The 9 law schools in Illinois, ordered by retention rate. Schools that did not report a figure are shown as — and are not ranked.
| School | Retention rate | Entering with award |
|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois-Chicago ← this school | 53.1% | 162 |
| Chicago-Kent, Illinois Institute of Technology | — | — |
| DePaul University | — | — |
| Loyola University-Chicago | — | — |
| Northern Illinois University | — | — |
| Northwestern University | — | — |
| Southern Illinois University | — | — |
| The University of Chicago | — | — |
| University of Illinois | — | — |
Enrollment
How many students the school enrolled, and how that breaks down by degree.
Source: Standard 509(b)(4)
| Total students enrolled | 1,015 |
|---|---|
| JD students (all years) | 1,015 |
| First-year JD students | 420 |
| Non-JD students | 0 |
| First-year class size | 379 |
How University of Illinois-Chicago compares within Illinois
Among the 9 law schools in Illinois that report jd students, University of Illinois-Chicago has the highest.
The 9 law schools in Illinois, ordered by jd students. Schools that did not report a figure are shown as — and are not ranked.
| School | JD students | First-year JD |
|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois-Chicago ← this school | 1,015 | 420 |
| Loyola University-Chicago | 848 | 296 |
| Northwestern University | 776 | 253 |
| Chicago-Kent, Illinois Institute of Technology | 713 | 254 |
| The University of Chicago | 615 | 204 |
| DePaul University | 510 | 187 |
| University of Illinois | 500 | 188 |
| Northern Illinois University | 352 | 134 |
| Southern Illinois University | 313 | 134 |
Bar passage
First-time passage is the share passing on the first attempt; ultimate passage counts retakes over two years.
Source: Standard 509(b)(8)
| First-time takers | 279 |
|---|---|
| First-time passers | 192 |
| First-time passage rate | 68.8% |
| Ultimate passage rate (2023) | 78.6% |
| Ultimate passage rate (2024) | 80.6% |
How University of Illinois-Chicago compares within Illinois
Among the 9 law schools in Illinois that report first-time rate, University of Illinois-Chicago has the 8th highest.
The 9 law schools in Illinois, ordered by first-time rate. Schools that did not report a figure are shown as — and are not ranked.
| School | First-time rate | Ultimate rate |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Chicago | 96.7% | 99.0% |
| University of Illinois | 93.2% | 99.0% |
| Northwestern University | 91.8% | 98.8% |
| Loyola University-Chicago | 85.7% | 93.0% |
| DePaul University | 83.8% | 90.8% |
| Chicago-Kent, Illinois Institute of Technology | 79.7% | 87.3% |
| Southern Illinois University | 74.2% | 85.7% |
| University of Illinois-Chicago ← this school | 68.8% | 80.6% |
| Northern Illinois University | 61.9% | 67.0% |
Entering class composition
Race and gender of the entering class, as reported by the school. Categories follow the school's own reporting.
Source: Standard 509(b)(1)
| Students in the entering class | 379 |
|---|---|
| White | 207 |
| Black | 46 |
| Hispanic | 71 |
| Asian | 27 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| Multiracial | 17 |
| Race not reported | 9 |
| Men | 137 |
| Women | 235 |
| Another gender | 3 |
| Gender not reported | 4 |
Where to go next
- Admissions funnel — applications through to enrolment, with yield rates
- Cost of attendance — three-year totals, and what aid changes
- Financial aid breakdown — the four funding bands in detail
- Bar passage — first-time and ultimate rates
- Employment outcomes — where graduates went
- Scholarship calculator — what your own LSAT and GPA would place you in
Common questions
What does the University of Illinois-Chicago 509 report show?
University of Illinois-Chicago's 2025 Standard 509 disclosure reports that 2,488 applicants received 1,308 offers (52.6%), the entering class had a median LSAT of 153, the median grant was $23,250 per year, the first-time bar passage rate was 68.8%.
How does University of Illinois-Chicago compare with other law schools in Illinois?
Among the 9 law schools in Illinois that report acceptance rate, University of Illinois-Chicago has the 2nd highest.
How many applicants did University of Illinois-Chicago receive, and how many were admitted?
University of Illinois-Chicago received 2,488 completed applications and issued 1,308 offers of admission, an acceptance rate of 52.6%.
What is the tuition and grant aid at University of Illinois-Chicago?
For University of Illinois-Chicago, tuition is reported per credit hour at $1,248, off-campus living costs are estimated at $24,976, the median grant is $23,250 per year, 61% of students receive grant aid.
What is the bar passage rate at University of Illinois-Chicago?
University of Illinois-Chicago had a first-time bar passage rate of 68.8% across 279 takers in the most recent cycle. The two-year ultimate passage rate was 80.6%.