Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law

(IU McKinney)

Ranked #124
2026 US News rankings
Indianapolis, Indiana

Admissions stats

Accepts GRE
Offers part-time
Median GPA
3.58
Median LSAT
155
Acceptance rate
56%

LSAT vs GPA

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Last cycle's acceptance stats

Based on 2025 data from ABA

25TH
50TH
75TH
LSAT
152
155
159
GPA
3.33
3.58
3.82
Admissions funnel

Based on 2025 data from ABA

Count
Percent
Applications
904
100%
Accepted
505
56%
Matriculated
273
30%

Your chances

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LSAT
GPA
Underrepresented minority

Trends

IU McKinney acceptance rate trend

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Employment

Employment outcomes

Based on 2024 data from ABA

Full-time legal employment
85%
Full-time non-legal
7%
Unemployed
8%
Top employment locations

Based on 2024 data from ABA

Location
Jobs
Indiana
191
Illinois
6
Florida
4
International
0
Jobs by employer type
Based on 2024 data from ABA
Law firms
45%
1-25
24%
26-500
13%
501+
8%
Business & industry
12%
Government
20%
Public interest
12%
Clerkship
2%
Federal
0.4%
State
1%
Tribal
0%
International
0%
Education
1%
Unemployed
8%

Tuition & costs

Tuition
Annual tuition, 2025-2026
$0
Estimated 3 years: $0
Cost of living (off-campus)
$22,892
Estimated 3 years
$68,676
Total cost
$22,892
Estimated 3 years
$68,676
Tuition progression
Scholarships
Median scholarship
$15,000
25th percentile: $5,000
75th percentile: $28,391
Scholarship amounts
<50%
79%
50-100%
37%
100%
0%
>100%
11%

Demographics

Out of 773 students in 2024, 56% were women, and 23% were racially or ethnically minoritized [?].

By gender
Students
Men
44%
Women
56%
Other
0%
Full-time faculty
Men
52%
Women
48%
Other
0%
Part-time faculty
Men
52%
Women
48%
Other
0%
By race/ethnicity
Students
White
77%
Black
5%
Asian
4%
Hisp
8%
PI
0.1%
AI
0.3%
2+
4%
Unk
0.8%
Int'l
0%
Graduates
White
78%
Black
4%
Asian
5%
Hisp
6%
PI
0%
AI
0%
2+
3%
Unk
3%
Int'l
0%
Full-time faculty
White
91%
PoC
9%
Part-time faculty
White
83%
PoC
17%
IU McKinney student and staff demographics

Based on 2024 data from ABA

STUDENTS
GRADUATES
FULL-TIME PROFESSORS
PART-TIME PROFESSORS
Men
340
-
23
65
Women
433
-
21
60
Other gender
0
-
0
0
White
597
181
40
104
Asian
34
12
-
-
Hispanic
65
13
-
-
Black
40
10
-
-
Pacific Islander
1
0
-
-
American Indian
2
0
-
-
International
0
0
-
-
2+ races
28
7
-
-
Other
6
8
-
-
People of Color
176
50
4
21
Frequently asked questions
Is IU McKinney hard to get into?

Admission to IU McKinney is moderately competitive. For the 2025 application cycle, the IU McKinney acceptance rate was 55.86%.

What LSAT score do I need for IU McKinney?

To be a competitive applicant at IU McKinney, you should aim for an LSAT score around the median of 155 and a GPA of 3.58. The middle 50% of accepted students scored between 152 and 159 on the LSAT.

How much does IU McKinney cost?

For the 2025 academic year, IU McKinney tuition is $0 for full-time students. When factoring in the cost of living and additional fees, the total estimated cost of attendance is $22,892 per year.

Is IU McKinney a good law school?

Whether IU McKinney is the right fit depends heavily on your specific career goals and target job market. It is currently ranked as 124 by U.S. News. Prospective students should closely review the school's recent employment outcomes and bar passage rates before applying.

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