SMU Dedman School of Law
LSAT Median
167
163–168 range
GPA Median
3.81
3.52–3.92 range
Acceptance Rate
24.59%
Program avg: 28.1%
Class Size
254
Private
Admitted Student Profiles
LSAT Score Range
GPA Range
Historical Trends
3-year data (2023–2025)
Dashed line = projection based on 3-year trend (R² 0.96, low confidence). Actual results may vary.
| Year | LSAT Median | GPA Median | Accept % | Apps | Class Size | Employ % | Bar Pass % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 164 | 3.83 | 32.69% | 2,175 | 187 | 99.08% | 85.28% |
| 2024 | 165 | 3.86 | 30.39% | 2,540 | 223 | 99.6% | 84.93% |
| 2025 | 167 | 3.81 | 24.59% | 3,038 | 254 | — | 90.2% |
Tuition
In-State / Resident
$60,844
$23,679 above program average
Out-of-State / Non-Resident
$60,844
Outcomes
Employment Rate
99.6%
Bar Passage Rate
90.2%
BigLaw Placement
27.94%
Employment Outcomes
BigLaw (501+)
27.94%
Federal Clerkship
2.43%
Employment Rate
99.6%
Bar Passage
First-Time Pass Rate
90.2%
Ultimate Pass Rate
94.4%
Scholarships & Grants
Median Grant
$26,000
Students Receiving Grants
94%
School Info
Type
Private
Application Fee
Free
Application Deadline
April 1
1L Attrition Rate
0%
Student Body
Total Enrollment
672
Minority Students
30.36%
Clinical Positions
205
Data source: ABA 509 Disclosure 2025 (2025). Statistics reflect the most recently published admission cycle.
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