Southern University Law Center
Baton Rouge, LA. Admissions, scholarship and cost data for the fall 2025 entering class, from the school's official ABA disclosure.
Acceptance rate
56.5%
1,153 applications
Median LSAT
147
25th–75th: 145–150
Median GPA
3.15
25th–75th: 2.86–3.48
Entering class
300
Public
Cost of attendance
| Tuition | $11,338 |
| Fees | $22,994 |
| Living expense budget | $32,262 |
| Total per year | $66,594 |
At sticker price, federal loans (capped at $50,000 a year) leave a gap of about $49,782 over three years. Run your numbers
Scholarships
Students with grants
24%
25th percentile
$8,000
Median grant
$11,000
75th percentile
$13,000
0.3% of full-time students received full tuition or more.
Conditional scholarships: 21 awarded, 8 reduced or eliminated.
Grant data covers 2024-25.
Your chances at Southern University Law Center
57%
chance of admission (estimate)
Estimated scholarship: $11,000 a year ($9,200–$11,338)
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Frequently asked questions
What LSAT score do you need for Southern University Law Center?
The median LSAT for Southern University Law Center's fall 2025 entering class was 147, with the middle half scoring 145 to 150. A score at or above 150 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students.
What GPA do you need for Southern University Law Center?
The median undergraduate GPA was 3.15, with the middle half between 2.86 and 3.48.
What is Southern University Law Center's acceptance rate?
Southern University Law Center admitted 56.5% of applicants for fall 2025: 652 offers from 1,153 applications, for an entering class of 300.
How much does Southern University Law Center cost?
Tuition is $11,338 a year, plus $22,994 in fees and a $32,262 living expense budget, for a total of about $66,594 a year before scholarships.
Does Southern University Law Center give scholarships?
24% of full-time students received grants. The median grant was $11,000 a year, with the 25th to 75th percentile ranging from $8,000 to $13,000.
Sources · updated 2026-11-02
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