Southern Illinois University Simmons Law School
Carbondale, IL. Admissions, scholarship and cost data for the fall 2025 entering class, from the school's official ABA disclosure.
Acceptance rate
56.2%
724 applications
Median LSAT
149
25th–75th: 146–155
Median GPA
3.38
25th–75th: 2.93–3.78
Entering class
133
Public
Cost of attendance
| Tuition | $16,410 |
| Fees | $0 |
| Living expense budget | $18,608 |
| Total per year | $35,018 |
At sticker price, federal loans can cover the full yearly cost. Run your numbers
Scholarships
Students with grants
64%
25th percentile
$6,000
Median grant
$9,500
75th percentile
$16,540
2.6% of full-time students received full tuition or more.
Grant data covers 2024-25.
Your chances at Southern Illinois University Simmons Law School
56%
chance of admission (estimate)
Estimated scholarship: $9,500 a year ($7,400–$13,724)
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Frequently asked questions
What LSAT score do you need for Southern Illinois University Simmons Law School?
The median LSAT for Southern Illinois University Simmons Law School's fall 2025 entering class was 149, with the middle half scoring 146 to 155. A score at or above 155 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students.
What GPA do you need for Southern Illinois University Simmons Law School?
The median undergraduate GPA was 3.38, with the middle half between 2.93 and 3.78.
What is Southern Illinois University Simmons Law School's acceptance rate?
Southern Illinois University Simmons Law School admitted 56.2% of applicants for fall 2025: 407 offers from 724 applications, for an entering class of 133.
How much does Southern Illinois University Simmons Law School cost?
Tuition is $16,410 a year, plus $0 in fees and a $18,608 living expense budget, for a total of about $35,018 a year before scholarships.
Does Southern Illinois University Simmons Law School give scholarships?
64% of full-time students received grants. The median grant was $9,500 a year, with the 25th to 75th percentile ranging from $6,000 to $16,540.
Sources · updated 2026-11-02
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