Loyola University Chicago School of Law

2025 Tuition $56,450LSAT 160GPA 3.60LL.M. Tuition $1,645

Private - Chicago, Illinois

For the academic year 2024-2025, Loyola University Chicago School of Law's tuition & fees is $56,450. The school offers Master of Law program and its tuition is $1,645. 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 $82,738.

Loyola University Chicago School of Law Tuition & Expenses

2024-2025 Rate
Tuition & Fees$56,450
Books & Supplies Costs$1,700
Room & Board$20,988
Other Expenses$3,600
2025-2026 Estimates*
Tuition & Fees$56,715
*2025-2026 estimates based on last 2 years rate

Tuition Comparison to Similar Schools

Compared to other law schools nationwide, Loyola University Chicago School of Law' tuition & fees is slightly higher than the average tuition of $50,622.
Compared to private law schools, Loyola University Chicago School 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 Loyola University Chicago School 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
Loyola University Chicago School of Law$56,450
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
Loyola University Chicago School of LawChicago, IL$56,450
Washington College of LawWashington, DC$65,556
Columbus School of LawWashington, DC$58,436
Chapman University School of LawOrange, CA$63,126
Drexel University School of LawPhiladelphia, PA$54,600
Saint Louis University School of LawQueens, NY$48,594

Master of Law (LL.M.) program Tuition

For the academic year 2024-2025, Loyola University Chicago School of Law's LL.M. tuition & fees is $44,246.
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 $69,840.
2023-2024 Rate
Tuition & Fees$44,246
Books & Supplies Costs$1,700
Room & Board$20,394
Other Expenses$3,500

Admission Stats and Requirements to Apply

The 2024 Loyola University Chicago School of Law's acceptance rate is 43.92%. A total of 3,115 applicants applied to and 1,368 students were accepted. Of the admitted students, 273 enrolled finally, and the yield (i.e. enrollment rate) is 19.96%.
The next table compares Loyola University Chicago School of Law's acceptance rate and yield to other law schools by school type and location.
ApplicantsAcceptedEnrolledAcceptance RateYield
2019-20202,7351,21425244.39%20.76%
2020-20212,6201,16325044.39%21.50%
2021-20223,4331,37237939.97%27.62%
2022-20233,1141,30026941.75%20.69%
2018-20192,3561,07626845.67%24.91%
2017-20182,3521,08625846.17%23.76%
2016-20172,1761,30224859.83%19.05%
2015-20162,4121,30320654.02%15.81%
2023-20243,1151,36827343.92%19.96%
Acceptance RateYield# of Enrolled Students
Loyola University Chicago School of Law43.92%19.96%273
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 Loyola University Chicago School of Law's LSAT score is 160%. The 75th percentile score is 162 and the 25th percentile is 157. For full-time law school students, the average LSAT score is 160 and 159 for part-time students.
The 2024 Loyola University Chicago School of Law's GPA score is 3.6%. The 75th percentile score is 3.77 and the 25th percentile is 3.37. For full-time law school students, the average GPA score is 3.61 and 3.34 for part-time students.
The next table compares Loyola University Chicago School 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 161161159 159159155 157157152
2020-2021 160160161 159159159 157157155
2021-2022 161161163 159159159 157157157
2022-2023 161161160 159159158 157157155
2018-2019 160160160 157157156 154155151
2017-2018 160-1-1 158-1-1 154-1-1
2016-2017 160160160 157157156 154154151
2015-2016 160-1-1 158-1-1 155-1-1
2023-2024 162162162 160160159 157157156
75th PercentileMedian25th Percentile
AverageFull-timePart-time AverageFull-timePart-time AverageFull-timePart-time
2019-2020 3.573.583.53 3.43.423.19 3.23.282.96
2020-2021 3.643.653.52 3.413.433.25 3.193.213.01
2021-2022 3.643.643.52 3.463.473.32 3.23.213.06
2022-2023 3.723.733.63 3.563.583.32 3.373.422.95
2018-2019 3.63.63.6 3.433.433.4 3.183.23.13
2017-2018 3.64-1-1 3.39-1-1 3.09-1-1
2016-2017 3.533.543.49 3.33.313.22 3.023.052.81
2015-2016 3.55-1-1 3.34-1-1 3.07-1-1
2023-2024 3.773.763.84 3.63.613.34 3.373.413.07
LSAT ScoreGPA
Loyola University Chicago School of Law1603.60
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, 225 students out of 227 total graduates from Loyola University Chicago School of Law took the bar exam for the first time. It includes 1graduate in prior year. Of those who took the bar exam, 188 passed, and the bar exam pass rate is 83.56%.
The next table compares Loyola University Chicago School 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
2019-2020198184 15785.32% 14-
2020-2021237214 19088.78% 252
2021-2022236207 17081.73% 29-
2022-2023258220 17479.09% 38-
2018-2019222200 15778.5% 3411
2017-2018209176 13878.41% 4410
2016-2017-1-1 -1-1% --
2015-2016-1-1 -1-1% --
2023-2024227225 18883.56% 31
Bar Exam Pass Rate (for the first time takers)
Loyola University Chicago School of Law83.56%
All U.S. Law Schools77%
Public Schools78%
Private Schools76%
Illinois Law Schools78%
Public Schools64%
Private Schools87%