Southern Methodist University School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, Southern Methodist University School of Law reported a median LSAT of 167, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.81, and a 24.6% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 90.2%, and 98.2% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 167
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.81
- Acceptance rate 24.6%
- First-time bar passage 90.2%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 98.2%
- Resident tuition $60,844
trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 163 | 3.67 | — | 82.68% | $42,057 |
| 2012 | 161 | 3.65 | — | 87.12% | $44,017 |
| 2013 | 162 | 3.63 | — | 88.89% | $46,519 |
| 2014 | 161 | 3.58 | — | 89.58% | $48,796 |
| 2015 | 161 | 3.63 | — | 84.05% | $49,962 |
| 2016 | 161 | 3.67 | — | 84.48% | $51,096 |
| 2017 | 161 | 3.68 | 43.87% | — | $52,586 |
| 2018 | 161 | 3.68 | 47.19% | 83.98% | $54,094 |
| 2019 | 161 | 3.70 | 47.41% | 84.81% | $49,404 |
| 2020 | 162 | 3.73 | 40.77% | 86.51% | $50,984 |
| 2021 | 163 | 3.76 | 33.42% | 85.18% | $52,514 |
| 2022 | 164 | 3.71 | 33.91% | 86.96% | $54,090 |
| 2023 | 164 | 3.83 | 32.69% | 85.28% | $56,254 |
| 2024 | 165 | 3.86 | 30.39% | 84.93% | $58,504 |
| 2025 | 167 | 3.81 | 24.59% | 90.2% | $60,844 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2015, from 89.58% to 84.05% (-5.5 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 163–168, with a median of 167.
- Resident tuition moved from $42,057 in 2011 to $60,844 in 2025 (+45%).
- Of 225 graduates, 98.2% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 38.2% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 8.8 points above the state average.
Region
Texas law schools · West South Central region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
University of Alabama School of Law · Washington and Lee University School of Law · University of Wisconsin School of Law · Boston College School of Law · Fordham University School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for Southern Methodist University School of Law?
Southern Methodist University School of Law's median LSAT is 167. The middle 50% scored 163–168.
What is Southern Methodist University School of Law's bar passage rate?
90.2% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 94.4% within two years.
How much does Southern Methodist University School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $60,844 per year, $60,844 non-resident. Median grant: $26,000.
What are Southern Methodist University School of Law's employment outcomes?
98.2% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 38.2% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into Southern Methodist University School of Law?
Southern Methodist University School of Law admitted 24.6% 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.