SMU Dedman School of Law (Southern Methodist University)
Dallas, TX. Admissions, scholarship and cost data for the fall 2025 entering class, from the school's official ABA disclosure.
Acceptance rate
24.6%
3,038 applications
Median LSAT
167
25th–75th: 163–168
Median GPA
3.81
25th–75th: 3.52–3.92
Entering class
254
Private
Cost of attendance
| Tuition | $60,844 |
| Fees | $7,842 |
| Living expense budget | $17,834 |
| Total per year | $86,520 |
At sticker price, federal loans (capped at $50,000 a year) leave a gap of about $109,560 over three years. Run your numbers
Scholarships
Students with grants
94%
25th percentile
$22,000
Median grant
$26,000
75th percentile
$33,333
3.5% of full-time students received full tuition or more.
Conditional scholarships: 6 awarded, 1 reduced or eliminated.
Grant data covers 2024-25.
Your chances at SMU Dedman School of Law
85%
chance of admission · 14% waitlist
Estimated scholarship: $26,000 a year ($23,600–$30,400)
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Frequently asked questions
What LSAT score do you need for SMU Dedman School of Law (Southern Methodist University)?
The median LSAT for SMU Dedman School of Law (Southern Methodist University)'s fall 2025 entering class was 167, with the middle half scoring 163 to 168. A score at or above 168 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students.
What GPA do you need for SMU Dedman School of Law (Southern Methodist University)?
The median undergraduate GPA was 3.81, with the middle half between 3.52 and 3.92.
What is SMU Dedman School of Law (Southern Methodist University)'s acceptance rate?
SMU Dedman School of Law (Southern Methodist University) admitted 24.6% of applicants for fall 2025: 747 offers from 3,038 applications, for an entering class of 254.
How much does SMU Dedman School of Law (Southern Methodist University) cost?
Tuition is $60,844 a year, plus $7,842 in fees and a $17,834 living expense budget, for a total of about $86,520 a year before scholarships.
Does SMU Dedman School of Law (Southern Methodist University) give scholarships?
94% of full-time students received grants. The median grant was $26,000 a year, with the 25th to 75th percentile ranging from $22,000 to $33,333.
Sources · updated 2026-11-02
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