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By The Numbers

By the Numbers

Choosing a law school is one of the most important decisions you will make. Loyola University Chicago School of Law offers a comprehensive, well-rounded educational experience that will provide you with the skills, knowledge, and networks to excel in the legal profession.

The following information will help you understand key facts about our law school, but please keep in mind that data can’t show the full picture of what you’ll experience at Loyola, such as the tight-knit community of students, faculty, staff, and alumni—a diverse, supportive community that truly cares about one another and encourages collaboration over competition. As you explore the School of Law, we invite you to get to know us through in-person or virtual visits; by connecting with students, faculty, staff, and alumni; and by following us on TwitterFacebookLinkedIn, and Instagram.

Among the Nation’s Best Programs

#15

Part-time JD program

#4

Health care law program

#27

Trial advocacy program

–U.S. News and World Report, 2026

Admissions: Class of 2028-2029 Profile

256

students enrolled in
the full-time JD program

40

students enrolled in our four-year,
part-time Weekend JD program

LSAT

163

75th Percentile LSAT

161

Median LSAT

159

25th Percentile LSAT

GPA

3.83

75th Percentile GPA

3.7

Median GPA

3.55

25th Percentile GPA

A Diverse Community

24

Median Age

20-56

Age range

64%

Female

34%

Male

1%

Non-binary

1%

Unknown

35%

Students of Color

16%

Students who identify
as LGBTQ

83%

First-generation law students

13%

First-generation
college graduates

55%

Out-of-State

45%

In-State

115

Undergraduate Institutions Represented

56

Undergraduate Majors

Faculty

69

Full-Time Faculty

165

Other Faculty
(Adjuncts/Visitors from Practice, Lecturers, etc.)

Academics

848

JD Students

178

Graduate/online students

3 years

to complete JD program

4 years

to complete Weekend JD program

4

Master of Jurisprudence
(MJ) programs

6

Master of Laws
(LLM) programs

6

Dual Degree
programs

12

Certificate
programs

18

Centers, Institutes,
and Programs

6

Clinics

3

Fellowship opportunities

Student Life

30+

Student organizations

8

Academic journals

Outcomes and Alumni Engagement

93.7%

for 2024 graduates employed
10 months after commencement

91.57%

Ultimate bar passage rate

12,000+

Graduates around the world

Over 50%

of School of Law alumni
donated to scholarship funds

Employed by job type

66%

Law firms

11%

Business

11%

Government

9%

Public interest

3%

Judicial Clerkships

1%

Education

Size of firms

0%

Solo

21%

1-10

14%

11-25

14%

26-50

11%

51-100

8%

101-250

6%

251-500

26%

501+
Includes ABA 509 Information Report and Employment Summary Reports

Application information

Deadlines

October 1

Applications accepted
FAFSA available

March 1

Recommended application deadline

March 15

Specialized scholarships and fellowships deadline

May 1

Final application deadline

2025-2026

$58,670

Full-time

$44,030

Weekend

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