Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law
About Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law
Overview
- Established: 1911
- Parent School: Southern Methodist University
- Dean: Jennifer M. Collins
- Location: Dallas, Texas
- Website: www.smu.edu
- School Type: Private
- Campus: Urban
- Enrollment: 700
2020 Application Information
Application Deadline: March 1
Application Fee: $0
News
Videos
Giving Day at SMU Dedman School of Law
Self Help Desk Promo SMU FLC
People
Alumni Directory
This alumni directory of 5,111 lawyers who graduated from Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law is powered by Lawyer Legion. Use the filters to narrow your search for attorneys by graduation year, practice areas or location. Results are limited to 250 per query. The lawyers in this directory all attended or received their Juris Doctor degree from Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law and are currently practicing law in the United States. The attorneys in this directory are also included in the Lawyer Legion network and provide legal services to consumers in and around their local area. Browse the alumni directory to find and connect with lawyers who attended Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law
Alumni Active on Lawyer Legion
Statistics
Admissions Statistics
| 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
| Completed Applications | 1,757 | 1,727 | 1,616 |
| Total Offers | 833 | 815 | 709 |
| Acceptance Rate | 47.41% | 47.19% | 43.87% |
| LSAT Score Median | 161 | 161 | 161 |
| LSAT Score Low | 155 | 155 | 154 |
| LSAT Score High | 163 | 163 | 163 |
| Undergraduate GPA Median | 3.70 | 3.68 | 3.68 |
| Undergraduate GPA Low | 3.33 | 3.43 | 3.36 |
| Undergraduate GPA High | 3.83 | 3.80 | 3.79 |
| Total Graduates | 275 | 240 | 236 |
Bar Exam Statistics
| 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
| Total First Time Takers | 267 | 237 | 231 |
| Total Passed | 231 | 201 | 194 |
| School's Bar Passage Rate | 86.51% | 84.81% | 83.98% |
| ABA Approved Law Schools Average Bar Passage Rate | 77.28% | 73.19% | 76.53% |
| School Passage Rate vs. Average Passage Rate | 9.23 | 11.62 | 7.45 |
Tuition and Expenses
| 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
| Tuition Full Time Resident | $49,404 | $54,094 | $52,586 |
| Tuition Full Time Non-resident | $49,404 | $54,094 | $52,586 |
| Tuition Part Time Resident | $37,050 | $40,570 | $39,440 |
| Tuition Part Time Non-resident | $37,050 | $40,570 | $39,440 |
| On Campus Living Expenses | $29 | $29,370 | $29,370 |
| Off Campus Living Expenses | $26 | $26,100 | $26,100 |
Grants and Scholarships
| 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
| Total Students Reciving Grants | 653 | 624 | 635 |
| Total Percentage Receiving Grants | 93% | 84% | 86% |
| Average Grant Amount - Median | $17,364.00 | $17,500.00 | $18,500.00 |
| Average Grant Amount - Low | $12,432.00 | $13,250.00 | $12,500.00 |
| Average Grant Amount - High | $23,682.00 | $23,050.00 | $21,187.50 |
Students and Faculty
| 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
| Student-to-Faculty Ratio | 4.6:1 | 3.3:1 | 3.7:1 |
| Total Students | 700 | 704 | 744 |
| Total Students Male | 329 | 340 | 373 |
| Total Students Female | 371 | 364 | 371 |
| Total Faculty | 153 | 211 | 203 |
| Total Faculty Male | 103 | 143 | 141 |
| Total Faculty Female | 50 | 67 | 61 |
| Total Faculty Minorities | 22 | 21 | 17 |
National Comparison Rankings
The national comparison rankings below compare Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law to other ABA-approved law schools in the United States.
The rankings were determined by comparing the statistics reported by each school.
You can view the raw data for these law school rankings here.
2019 National Rankings - Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law
#17 in Median Undergraduate GPA - 3.70
Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law is tied for #17 regarding the highest median undergraduate GPA (3.70) among those applicants granted admission who enrolled as full-time students.
#100 in Acceptance Rate - 47.41%
Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law ranks #100 regarding student selectivity with an acceptance rate of 47.41% among those who applied for admission.
#87 in Student-to-Faculty Ratio - 4.6:1
Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law ranks #87 regarding the lowest student-to-faculty ratio with a 4.6:1 faculty ratio
#13 in Median LSAT - 161
Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law is tied for #13 regarding the median LSAT score, with a score of 161 among those applicants granted admission who enrolled as full-time students.
#55 in Bar Passage Rate - 86.51%
Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law ranks #55 regarding the highest bar passage rate among first-time test takers.
#50 in Highest Tuition - $49,404
Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law ranks #50 regarding the highest tuition among full-time resident (in-state) students.
#84 in Presence of Minority Faculty - 14.38%
Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law ranks #84 regarding the highest percentage of racial or ethnic minority faculty (14.38%).
#149 in Presence of Female Faculty - 33%
Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law ranks #149 regarding the highest percentage of faculty who are female (33%).
Facebook
Instagram
Twitter