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About NIU Law

NIU Law is at the heart of a diverse and active university campus of over 17,000 students in DeKalb, Illinois, located on the western edge of the Chicago metropolitan area, one of the world’s largest and most diversified economies – with more than 400 major corporate headquarters, including 31 in the Fortune 500.
Admissions
Admissions Data for the NIU Law Fall 2022 Entering Class | |
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LSAT 75th Percentile | 152 |
LSAT Median | 150 |
LSAT 25th Percentile | 147 |
GPA 75th Percentile | 3.59 |
GPA Median | 3.31 |
GPA 25th Percentile | 3.06 |
NIU Law Fall 2022 Entering Class Demographics | |
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First-Year Enrollment | 117 |
Women | 57% |
Minority | 32% |
Out-of-State Residents | 40% |
Median Age | 23 |
Student-Faculty Ratio | 7.4:1 |
Careers and Employment Outcomes
View our consistently strong employment outcomes in our ABA Employment Summary and NALP Reports.
Contact Us
AdmissionsSwen Parson Hall 151
815-753-8595
law-admit@niu.eduDean's Office
Swen Parson Hall 270
815-753-1068