Southern Illinois University School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, Southern Illinois University School of Law reported a median LSAT of 149, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.38, and a 56.2% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 59.49%, and 81.1% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 149
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.38
- Acceptance rate 56.2%
- First-time bar passage 59.49%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 81.1%
- Resident tuition $15,863
trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 153 | 3.30 | — | 78.91% | $15,994 |
| 2012 | 152 | 3.05 | — | 88.31% | $16,995 |
| 2013 | 150 | 3.10 | — | 78.94% | $17,846 |
| 2014 | 147 | 3.09 | — | 88.79% | $19,160 |
| 2015 | 149 | 2.96 | — | 86.67% | $19,474 |
| 2016 | 148 | 2.91 | — | 68.91% | $20,833 |
| 2017 | 147 | 3.07 | 72.64% | — | $21,754 |
| 2018 | 150 | 3.10 | 50.36% | 60.58% | $22,564 |
| 2019 | 149 | 3.22 | 52.72% | 55.77% | $17,504 |
| 2020 | 150 | 3.29 | 49.78% | 58.82% | $17,504 |
| 2021 | 149 | 3.36 | 59.21% | 58.33% | $16,957 |
| 2022 | 150 | 3.35 | 56.71% | 59.42% | $16,957 |
| 2023 | 149 | 3.30 | 60.47% | 53.42% | $16,957 |
| 2024 | 148 | 3.38 | 67.35% | 65.67% | $16,957 |
| 2025 | 149 | 3.38 | 56.22% | 59.49% | $15,863 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2016, from 86.67% to 68.91% (-17.8 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 146–155, with a median of 149.
- Resident tuition moved from $15,994 in 2011 to $15,863 in 2025 (-1%).
- Of 74 graduates, 81.1% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 2.8% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 19.7 points below the state average.
Region
Illinois law schools · East North Central region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
Ohio Northern University School of Law · Wilmington University School of Law · Barry University School of Law · Faulkner University School of Law · Northern Illinois University School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for Southern Illinois University School of Law?
Southern Illinois University School of Law's median LSAT is 149. The middle 50% scored 146–155.
What is Southern Illinois University School of Law's bar passage rate?
59.49% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 78.57% within two years.
How much does Southern Illinois University School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $15,863 per year, $15,863 non-resident. Median grant: $9,500.
What are Southern Illinois University School of Law's employment outcomes?
81.1% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 2.8% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into Southern Illinois University School of Law?
Southern Illinois University School of Law admitted 56.2% of applicants in the most recent cycle.
Source: ABA Standard 509 Required Disclosures, most recent reported cycle (trend 2011–2025). Last updated June 26, 2026.