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Student Profile

DePaul University College of Law and its alumni have been a prominent and integral part of the Chicago legal community for more than a century. Our graduates hold positions of leadership throughout the nation in law firms, corporations, government and in the judiciary. The College of Law is located in the heart of Chicago, one of the nation's largest legal and business communities.

Total Enrollment for Fall 2012

J.D. Students 884
   Full-Time 742
   Part-Time 142
Total University Enrollment 24,966

Fall 2012 Entering Class Statistics

Total Applications 4,150
Full-Time Enrollment 236
Part-Time Enrollment 37
Median LSAT 158
LSAT 25th and 75th Percentiles 153 - 160
Median Undergraduate GPA 3.41
GPA 25th and 75th Percentiles 3.08 - 3.57
Full-Time Age Range 20 – 47
Full-Time Median Age 23
Part-Time Age Range 21 – 50
Part-Time Median Age 23
Minority Students 25%
Female Students 58%
Out-of-State Enrollment (Full-Time) 50%

Tuition & Financial Aid

Full-Time Program $43,220
Part-Time Evening Division $28,085

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 57
Adjunct Faculty 83

Employment & Career Services Information

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Illinois Bar Passage Rate (July 2012)

DePaul First-time Test Takers 88%

Career Services Programs

Law Library

Total Volumes (including microfiche) 411,000
Librarians 8
Support Staff 12
Seating Capacity 490 seats
Group Study & Media Viewing Rooms 12

Electronic & Online Resources