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 Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, 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+
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
Contact us
law-admissions@luc.edu
312.915.7170