Southern University School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, Southern University School of Law reported a median LSAT of 147, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.15, and a 56.5% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 60.3%, and 54.1% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 147
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.15
- Acceptance rate 56.5%
- First-time bar passage 60.3%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 54.1%
- Resident tuition $11,338
15-year trajectory
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 145 | 2.84 | — | 66.29% | $10,990 |
| 2013 | 144 | 2.82 | — | 58.76% | $12,054 |
| 2014 | 144 | 2.82 | — | 46.62% | $12,014 |
| 2015 | 143 | 2.79 | — | 55.75% | $13,560 |
| 2016 | 143 | 2.86 | — | 53.19% | $14,956 |
| 2017 | 144 | 2.91 | 65.59% | — | $15,802 |
| 2018 | 144 | 2.83 | 65.91% | 61.59% | $16,530 |
| 2019 | 145 | 2.99 | 60.71% | 60.16% | $11,338 |
| 2020 | 144 | 2.98 | 61.64% | 63.24% | $11,338 |
| 2021 | 146 | 3.03 | 53.94% | 41.66% | $11,338 |
| 2022 | 146 | 3.13 | 59.71% | 62.81% | $11,338 |
| 2023 | 147 | 3.12 | 53.46% | 57.94% | $11,338 |
| 2024 | 146 | 3.15 | 62.9% | 52.94% | $11,338 |
| 2025 | 147 | 3.15 | 56.55% | 60.33% | $11,338 |
| 2026 | — | — | — | 68.09% | — |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2021, from 63.24% to 41.66% (-21.6 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 145–150, with a median of 147.
- Resident tuition moved from $10,014 in 2011 to $11,338 in 2025 (+13%).
- Of 231 graduates, 54.1% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 2.6% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 15.6 points below the state average.
Region
Louisiana law schools · West South Central region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
Cooley Law School · Appalachian School of Law · Ohio Northern University School of Law · Southern Illinois University School of Law · Wilmington University School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for Southern University School of Law?
Southern University School of Law's median LSAT is 147. The middle 50% scored 145–150.
What is Southern University School of Law's bar passage rate?
60.3% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 59.5% within two years.
How much does Southern University School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $11,338 per year, $11,338 non-resident. Median grant: $11,000.
What are Southern University School of Law's employment outcomes?
54.1% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 2.6% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into Southern University School of Law?
Southern University School of Law admitted 56.5% 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.