South Texas College of Law Houston
Houston, TX. Admissions, scholarship and cost data for the fall 2025 entering class, from the school's official ABA disclosure.
Acceptance rate
33.7%
2,770 applications
Median LSAT
155
25th–75th: 153–158
Median GPA
3.41
25th–75th: 3.08–3.65
Entering class
437
Private
Cost of attendance
| Tuition | $42,960 |
| Fees | $2,000 |
| Living expense budget | $56,958 |
| Total per year | $101,918 |
At sticker price, federal loans (capped at $50,000 a year) leave a gap of about $155,754 over three years. Run your numbers
Scholarships
Students with grants
73%
25th percentile
$3,399
Median grant
$11,000
75th percentile
$18,000
0.1% of full-time students received full tuition or more.
Conditional scholarships: 280 awarded, 94 reduced or eliminated.
Grant data covers 2024-25.
Your chances at South Texas College of Law Houston
71%
chance of admission · 14% waitlist
Estimated scholarship: $11,000 a year ($6,439–$15,200)
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Frequently asked questions
What LSAT score do you need for South Texas College of Law Houston?
The median LSAT for South Texas College of Law Houston's fall 2025 entering class was 155, with the middle half scoring 153 to 158. A score at or above 158 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students.
What GPA do you need for South Texas College of Law Houston?
The median undergraduate GPA was 3.41, with the middle half between 3.08 and 3.65.
What is South Texas College of Law Houston's acceptance rate?
South Texas College of Law Houston admitted 33.7% of applicants for fall 2025: 932 offers from 2,770 applications, for an entering class of 437.
How much does South Texas College of Law Houston cost?
Tuition is $42,960 a year, plus $2,000 in fees and a $56,958 living expense budget, for a total of about $101,918 a year before scholarships.
Does South Texas College of Law Houston give scholarships?
73% of full-time students received grants. The median grant was $11,000 a year, with the 25th to 75th percentile ranging from $3,399 to $18,000.
Sources · updated 2026-11-02
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