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2009-2010 Admission Profile

DePaul University College of Law and its alumni have been a prominent and integral part of the Chicago legal community for almost a century. Our graduates are unparalleled with respect to the positions of leadership they hold throughout the nation in law firms, corporations, government and on the bench. The Law School is located in the heart of Chicago, one of the nation’s largest legal and business communities.

Total Enrollment for Fall 2009

J.D. Students 1,081
   Full-Time 780
   Part-Time 301
Total University Enrollment 25,083

Fall 2009 Entering Class Statistics

Total Applications 5,109
Full-Time Enrollment 252
Part-Time Enrollment 109
LSAT 25th and 75th Percentiles 156 - 162
GPA 25th and 75th Percentiles 3.11 - 3.57
Full-Time Age Range 21 - 36
Full-Time Mean Age 24
Part-Time Age Range 21 - 52
Part-Time Mean Age 26
Minority Students 32%
Female Students 50%
Out-of-State Enrollment 54%

Tuition & Financial Aid

Full-Time Day Division $37,525
Part-Time Evening Division $24,380

Merit-based scholarships are awarded at the time of acceptance and no separate application is required. Students must complete the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for need-based aid.

Faculty

Full-Time Faculty 61
Adjunct Faculty 120

Employment & Career Services Information

In 2008, 94.2% of the graduating class reported employment within nine months of graduation. While most DePaul graduates choose to stay in Illinois, specifically in Chicago, many choose to practice in other states. Popular employment locations for 2008 DePaul graduates include California, Indiana, Michigan, New York, North Carolina, Washington, DC, and Wisconsin.


Employment Categories

Private Practice 55.1%
Business 20%
Government 13.1%
Public Interest 3.3%
Judicial Clerkships 1.5%
Academia 5.5%
Unknown 1.5%

Salary Statistics

Average Starting Salary in Private Practice $101,708
Average Starting Salary in Business $84,679
Total Starting Salary Range $26,000-256,000

Bar Passage Rate

DePaul First-time Test Takers 92%

Career Services Programs

Law Library

Total Volumes (including microfiche) 402,000
Librarians 7
Support Staff 12
Seating Capacity 455 seats
Group Study & Media Viewing Rooms 12

Electronic & Online Resources