St. Mary's University School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, St. Mary's University School of Law reported a median LSAT of 153, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.49, and a 26% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 65.84%, and 86.2% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 153
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.49
- Acceptance rate 26%
- First-time bar passage 65.84%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 86.2%
- Resident tuition $44,910
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trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 154 | 3.08 | — | 79.74% | $29,406 |
| 2012 | 153 | 3.10 | — | 86.25% | $30,566 |
| 2013 | 151 | 2.94 | — | 79.1% | $31,770 |
| 2014 | 150 | 3.02 | — | 81.45% | $33,100 |
| 2015 | 151 | 3.03 | — | 69.72% | $34,640 |
| 2016 | 149 | 3.07 | — | 61.08% | $35,240 |
| 2017 | 150 | 3.12 | 62.88% | — | $36,310 |
| 2018 | 151 | 3.19 | 55.84% | 78.53% | $37,410 |
| 2019 | 151 | 3.24 | 54.01% | 61.67% | $37,830 |
| 2020 | 151 | 3.20 | 58.3% | 69.65% | $38,890 |
| 2021 | 153 | 3.36 | 48.46% | 70.41% | $39,978 |
| 2022 | 153 | 3.36 | 37.45% | 71.17% | $41,138 |
| 2023 | 152 | 3.38 | 35.94% | 71.63% | $42,332 |
| 2024 | 153 | 3.41 | 32.48% | 73.47% | $43,602 |
| 2025 | 153 | 3.49 | 25.98% | 65.84% | $44,910 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2018, from 61.08% to 78.53% (+17.5 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 151–156, with a median of 153.
- Resident tuition moved from $29,406 in 2011 to $44,910 in 2025 (+53%).
- Of 232 graduates, 86.2% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 3.1% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 15.7 points below the state average.
Region
Texas law schools · West South Central region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Law · Creighton University School of Law · University of Idaho School of Law · University of Illinois-Chicago School of Law · Lincoln Memorial University School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for St. Mary's University School of Law?
St. Mary's University School of Law's median LSAT is 153. The middle 50% scored 151–156.
What is St. Mary's University School of Law's bar passage rate?
65.84% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 86.67% within two years.
How much does St. Mary's University School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $44,910 per year, $44,910 non-resident. Median grant: $12,500.
What are St. Mary's University School of Law's employment outcomes?
86.2% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 3.1% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into St. Mary's University School of Law?
St. Mary's University School of Law admitted 26% 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.