Southwestern Law School
Los Angeles, CA. Admissions, scholarship and cost data for the fall 2025 entering class, from the school's official ABA disclosure.
Acceptance rate
36.5%
3,584 applications
Median LSAT
157
25th–75th: 154–160
Median GPA
3.51
25th–75th: 3.23–3.72
Entering class
459
Private
Cost of attendance
| Tuition | $63,160 |
| Fees | $0 |
| Living expense budget | $38,033 |
| Total per year | $101,193 |
At sticker price, federal loans (capped at $50,000 a year) leave a gap of about $153,579 over three years. Run your numbers
Scholarships
Students with grants
69%
25th percentile
$12,500
Median grant
$29,166
75th percentile
$42,372
1.7% of full-time students received full tuition or more.
Conditional scholarships: 295 awarded, 142 reduced or eliminated.
Grant data covers 2024-25.
Your chances at Southwestern Law School
86%
chance of admission · 11% waitlist
Estimated scholarship: $29,166 a year ($19,166–$37,090)
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Frequently asked questions
What LSAT score do you need for Southwestern Law School?
The median LSAT for Southwestern Law School's fall 2025 entering class was 157, with the middle half scoring 154 to 160. A score at or above 160 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students.
What GPA do you need for Southwestern Law School?
The median undergraduate GPA was 3.51, with the middle half between 3.23 and 3.72.
What is Southwestern Law School's acceptance rate?
Southwestern Law School admitted 36.5% of applicants for fall 2025: 1,307 offers from 3,584 applications, for an entering class of 459.
How much does Southwestern Law School cost?
Tuition is $63,160 a year, plus $0 in fees and a $38,033 living expense budget, for a total of about $101,193 a year before scholarships.
Does Southwestern Law School give scholarships?
69% of full-time students received grants. The median grant was $29,166 a year, with the 25th to 75th percentile ranging from $12,500 to $42,372.
Sources · updated 2026-11-02
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