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PLEASE NOTE: This data reflects the Fall 2012 entering class as of August 13, 2012. 

Fall 2012 Admissions Information:

• In-State-Tuition & Fees: $19,811.20
• Out-of-State-Tuition & Fees: $35,128.72
  • With proper planning, students may acquire in-state residency very quickly. For more information about residency requirements, please see Residency Requirements.
• Degrees Offered: J.D., J.D./M.P.A., J.D./M.B.A.
• Minimum Number of Hours to Graduate: 90
• Admissions Timing: Fall semester only
• Admission Decisions: Rolling
• Application Priority Deadline: April 1st 
  • Early application is encouraged; however, we accept applications after the suggested priority deadline. The February and June LSATs are accepted for admission in the same year.  
• Financial Aid Priority Deadline: March 1st 
  • Financial aid will be processed after the March 1st deadline.
• In-State Residency: 6 months prior to the first day of classes for the semester
• Number of Law Students: 335
• NIU LSAT Code Number: 1559

Fall 2012 Admissions Statistics as of October 5, 2012 :

• Number of Applications: 772
• Number of Matriculants: 114
• Minority Percentage: 28%
• Female Percentage: 46%
• Average Age: 26
• Number of States Represented: 5
• Number of Schools Represented: 60
• Undergraduate GPA:
  • 75th percentile: 3.39
  • Median: 3.16
  • 25th percentile: 2.81
• LSAT:
  • 75th percentile: 153
  • Median: 150
  • 25th percentile: 147