Texas Southern University School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, Texas Southern University School of Law reported a median LSAT of 150, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.33, and a 33.1% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 72.36%, and 57.3% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 150
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.33
- Acceptance rate 33.1%
- First-time bar passage 72.36%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 57.3%
- Resident tuition $19,202
trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 147 | 3.07 | — | 72.66% | $16,262 |
| 2012 | 145 | 3.08 | — | 68.46% | $16,446 |
| 2013 | 144 | 3.08 | — | 62.5% | $18,443 |
| 2014 | 145 | 3.02 | — | 66.8% | $18,443 |
| 2015 | 143 | 3.11 | — | 63.33% | $19,970 |
| 2016 | 145 | 3.06 | — | 57.97% | $20,245 |
| 2017 | 143 | 3.02 | 49.44% | — | $20,418 |
| 2018 | 144 | 3.03 | 35.42% | 60.28% | $20,418 |
| 2019 | 145 | 3.07 | 28.17% | 45.19% | $20,418 |
| 2020 | 148 | 3.17 | 30.43% | 55.77% | $20,418 |
| 2021 | 151 | 3.32 | 28.18% | 51.74% | $19,201 |
| 2022 | 151 | 3.10 | 38.17% | 53.45% | $19,201 |
| 2023 | 150 | 3.16 | 39.65% | 46.95% | $12,645 |
| 2024 | 150 | 3.21 | 35.63% | 63.45% | $18,582 |
| 2025 | 150 | 3.33 | 33.12% | 72.36% | $19,202 |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2024, from 46.95% to 63.45% (+16.5 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 148–152, with a median of 150.
- Resident tuition moved from $16,262 in 2011 to $19,202 in 2025 (+18%).
- Of 164 graduates, 57.3% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 9.8% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 8.9 points below the state average.
Region
Texas law schools · West South Central region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
Barry University School of Law · Faulkner University School of Law · Northern Illinois University School of Law · Roger Williams University School of Law · Widener University Commonwealth Law School
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for Texas Southern University School of Law?
Texas Southern University School of Law's median LSAT is 150. The middle 50% scored 148–152.
What is Texas Southern University School of Law's bar passage rate?
72.36% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 76% within two years.
How much does Texas Southern University School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $19,202 per year, $26,331 non-resident. Median grant: $7,363.
What are Texas Southern University School of Law's employment outcomes?
57.3% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 9.8% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into Texas Southern University School of Law?
Texas Southern University School of Law admitted 33.1% 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.