DePaul University College of Law

2024 Tuition $52,145LSAT 157GPA 3.59LL.M. Tuition $40,216

Private - Chicago, Illinois

For the academic year 2023-2024, DePaul University College of Law's tuition & fees is $52,145. The school offers Master of Law program and its tuition is $40,216. The tuition data is from school's bursar/financial aid page and IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education.
With indirect costs not billed by school, such as room & boards and personal living expenses, the total cost of attendance for one academic year is $77,591.

DePaul University College of Law Tuition & Expenses

2023-2024 Rate
Tuition & Fees$52,145
Books & Supplies Costs$1,650
Room & Board$23,796
2024-2025 Estimates*
Tuition & Fees$53,178
*2024-2025 estimates based on last 2 years rate

Tuition Comparison to Similar Schools

Compared to other law schools nationwide, DePaul University College of Law' tuition & fees is comparable to the average tuition of $50,622.
Compared to private law schools, DePaul University College of Law' tuition & fees is comparable to the average tuition of $55,783.
Compared to law schools in Illinois, its tuition is comparable to the average tuition of $52,161.
The next table compares the law school tuition & fees between DePaul University College of Law and similar schools. The similar law schools are selected by ranking and school type, and comparison frequency by our users.
In-StateOut-of-State
DePaul University College of Law$52,145
All U.S. Law Schools
Public Schools$30,475$43,661
Private Schools$55,783
Illinois Law Schools
Public Schools$34,177$34,177
Private Schools$64,151
LocationTuition & Fees
DePaul University College of LawChicago, IL$52,145
University of St. Thomas School of LawMinneapolis, MN$48,379
Capital University Law SchoolColumbus, OH$42,838
New York Law SchoolNew York, NY$64,824
South Texas College of LawHouston, TX$41,110
Seattle University School of LawSeattle, WA$59,494

Master of Law (LL.M.) program Tuition

For the academic year 2023-2024, DePaul University College of Law's LL.M. tuition & fees is $41,008.
With indirect costs not billed by school, such as room & boards and personal living expenses, the total cost of attendance for the LL.M. program is $66,454.
2023-2024 Rate
Tuition & Fees$41,008
Books & Supplies Costs$1,650
Room & Board$23,796

Admission Stats and Requirements to Apply

The 2024 DePaul University College of Law's acceptance rate is 43.59%. A total of 1,771 applicants applied to and 772 students were accepted. Of the admitted students, 157 enrolled finally, and the yield (i.e. enrollment rate) is 20.34%.
The next table compares DePaul University College of Law's acceptance rate and yield to other law schools by school type and location.
ApplicantsAcceptedEnrolledAcceptance RateYield
2019-20201,83688319148.09%21.63%
2020-20211,68484216750.00%19.83%
2021-20221,89483920544.30%24.43%
2022-20231,78274517241.81%23.09%
2018-20192,1061,23623258.69%18.77%
2017-20181,9021,16724461.36%20.91%
2016-20171,7981,24924869.47%19.86%
2015-20161,9141,27424166.56%18.92%
2023-20241,77177215743.59%20.34%
Acceptance RateYield# of Enrolled Students
DePaul University College of Law43.59%20.34%157
All U.S. Law Schools42.35%31.09%187
Public Schools41.36%31.47%161
Private Schools43.11%30.79%207
Illinois Law Schools41.88%25.22%193
Public Schools57.04%26.94%178
Private Schools31.78%24.08%204

LSAT Scores and GPA

The 2024 DePaul University College of Law's LSAT score is 157%. The 75th percentile score is 159 and the 25th percentile is 153. For full-time law school students, the average LSAT score is 158 and 153 for part-time students.
The 2024 DePaul University College of Law's GPA score is 3.59%. The 75th percentile score is 3.79 and the 25th percentile is 3.27. For full-time law school students, the average GPA score is 3.61 and 3.35 for part-time students.
The next table compares DePaul University College of Law's LSAT score and GPA to other law schools by school type and location.
75th PercentileMedian25th Percentile
AverageFull-timePart-time AverageFull-timePart-time AverageFull-timePart-time
2019-2020 156156155 155155153 152152149
2020-2021 156156156 155155151 150151148
2021-2022 157158155 156156152 152152149
2022-2023 158158156 156156154 152152151
2018-2019 154154154 153153152 150150150
2017-2018 154-1-1 152-1-1 150-1-1
2016-2017 154154153 152152152 149149149
2015-2016 154-1-1 152-1-1 149-1-1
2023-2024 159159157 157158153 153154151
75th PercentileMedian25th Percentile
AverageFull-timePart-time AverageFull-timePart-time AverageFull-timePart-time
2019-2020 3.613.623.44 3.393.43.26 3.053.053.05
2020-2021 3.663.673.61 3.413.423.33 2.962.962.91
2021-2022 3.733.743.63 3.573.593.43 3.253.263.23
2022-2023 3.763.773.55 3.573.63.33 3.183.253.02
2018-2019 3.413.43.41 3.23.213.15 2.942.942.92
2017-2018 3.49-1-1 3.3-1-1 3.01-1-1
2016-2017 3.383.393.31 3.143.143.19 2.812.812.88
2015-2016 3.49-1-1 3.34-1-1 3.07-1-1
2023-2024 3.793.813.53 3.593.613.35 3.273.293.2
LSAT ScoreGPA
DePaul University College of Law1573.59
All U.S. Law Schools1593.61
Public Schools1593.64
Private Schools1583.58
Illinois Law Schools1613.64
Public Schools1543.47
Private Schools1653.76

Bar Exam Pass Rate

In 2024, 140 students out of 150 total graduates from DePaul University College of Law took the bar exam for the first time. It includes 11graduate in prior year. Of those who took the bar exam, 105 passed, and the bar exam pass rate is 75%.
The next table compares DePaul University College of Law's bar exam pass rate to other law schools by school type and location. The pass rate is for whom took the bar exam for the first time.
GraduatesBar Exam TakersBar Exam PassersPass RateEarly Takers / Takers From Prior YearNo Takers / No Information
2019-2020213192 13369.27% 4019
2020-2021222210 15875.24% 2715
2021-2022196179 12268.15% 3114
2022-2023186174 11968.39% 2210
2018-2019232207 14469.57% 5125
2017-2018233218 15470.64% 4125
2016-2017-1-1 -1-1% --
2015-2016-1-1 -1-1% --
2023-2024150140 10575% 2111
Bar Exam Pass Rate (for the first time takers)
DePaul University College of Law75.00%
All U.S. Law Schools77%
Public Schools78%
Private Schools76%
Illinois Law Schools78%
Public Schools64%
Private Schools87%