South Texas College of Law Houston
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, South Texas College of Law Houston reported a median LSAT of 155, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.41, and a 33.6% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 91.1%, and 87.3% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 155
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.41
- Acceptance rate 33.6%
- First-time bar passage 91.1%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 87.3%
- Resident tuition $42,960
15-year trajectory
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 153 | 3.14 | — | 87.3% | $27,600 |
| 2013 | 151 | 3.15 | — | 84.12% | $28,110 |
| 2014 | 151 | 3.12 | — | 88.1% | $28,680 |
| 2015 | 150 | 3.10 | — | 83.64% | $29,490 |
| 2016 | 151 | 3.10 | — | 70.64% | $30,600 |
| 2017 | 149 | 3.10 | 67.07% | — | $31,500 |
| 2018 | 151 | 3.10 | 56.17% | 71.88% | $32,400 |
| 2019 | 152 | 3.15 | 51.52% | 72.12% | $33,450 |
| 2020 | 152 | 3.17 | 45.68% | 76.63% | $34,950 |
| 2021 | 154 | 3.22 | 43.93% | 79.03% | $35,550 |
| 2022 | 153 | 3.30 | 44.34% | 71.38% | $37,900 |
| 2023 | 153 | 3.36 | 44.04% | 77.82% | $41,110 |
| 2024 | 154 | 3.35 | 38.77% | 80.34% | $41,520 |
| 2025 | 155 | 3.41 | 33.65% | 91.13% | $42,960 |
| 2026 | — | — | — | 85.56% | — |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2016, from 83.64% to 70.64% (-13.0 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 153–158, with a median of 155.
- Resident tuition moved from $26,850 in 2011 to $42,960 in 2025 (+60%).
- Of 299 graduates, 87.3% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 7.4% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 9.7 points above the state average.
Region
Texas law schools · West South Central region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
Ave Maria School of Law · University of Baltimore School of Law · California Western School of Law · City University of New York School of Law · Cleveland State University School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for South Texas College of Law Houston?
South Texas College of Law Houston's median LSAT is 155. The middle 50% scored 153–158.
What is South Texas College of Law Houston's bar passage rate?
91.1% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 94.8% within two years.
How much does South Texas College of Law Houston cost?
Resident tuition is $42,960 per year, $42,960 non-resident. Median grant: $11,000.
What are South Texas College of Law Houston's employment outcomes?
87.3% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 7.4% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into South Texas College of Law Houston?
South Texas College of Law Houston admitted 33.6% of applicants in the most recent cycle.
Source: ABA Standard 509 Required Disclosures, most recent reported cycle (trend 2012–2026). Last updated June 8, 2026.