Southwestern Law School Class Profiles by Year

Southwestern Law Tuition, Admission, and Enrollment Trends from 2016 to 2024

The following table shows Southwestern Law's class profiles by year. The green or red colored numbers indicate changes in value or percentage for each subject compared to previous year.
Southwestern Law School Class Profiles From 2016 to 2024
YearTuition & FeesLSAT Score GPAAcceptance RateYield EnrollmentBar Exam Pass Rate
2015-16 $48,280 152 3.17 59.36% 27.96% 868 -
2016-17 $50,090
▲3.75%
152 3.18
▲0.01
51.55%
▼-7.80%
29.86%
▲1.90%
1,033
▲165
-
2017-18 $52,090
▲3.99%
152 3.24
▲0.06
46.03%
▼-5.52%
33.04%
▲3.18%
904
▼-129
38.26%
2018-19 $54,166
▲3.99%
153
▲1
3.22
▼-0.02
46.12%
▲0.09%
33.54%
▲0.50%
765
▼-139
52.78%
▲14.52%
2019-20 $27,858
▼-48.57%
153 3.3
▲0.08
47.89%
▲1.78%
37.36%
▲3.82%
821
▲56
56.54%
▲3.76%
2020-21 $55,516
▲99.28%
153 3.25
▼-0.05
46.73%
▼-1.16%
36.36%
▼-1.00%
893
▲72
82.5%
▲25.96%
2021-22 $55,316
▼-0.36%
154
▲1
3.31
▲0.06
46.85%
▲0.11%
38.20%
▲1.84%
957
▲64
76.11%
▼-6.39%
2022-23 $56,145
▲1.50%
154 3.36
▲0.05
50.35%
▲3.50%
36.30%
▼-1.91%
928
▼-29
60.14%
▼-15.97%
2023-24 $58,392
▲4.00%
155
▲1
3.44
▲0.08
49.85%
▼-0.50%
34.29%
▼-2.00%
955
▲27
63.98%
▲3.84%

LSAT Score from 2016 to 2024

The 2023 LSAT score at Southwestern Law School is 155. The LSAT score is 1 point higher than last year's score. Compared to the LSAT score 8 years ago, this year's score is 3 points higher.
The following table and chart visualize the changes of LSAT scores at Southwestern Law Schoolfrom 2016 to 2023.
Southwestern Law LSAT Scores Changes (2016-2024)
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
2016 149 152 154
2017 149 152 155
▲1
2018 150
▲1
152 155
2019 150 153
▲1
155
2020 151
▲1
153 155
2021 151 153 156
▲1
2022 152
▲1
154
▲1
157
▲1
2023 152 154 157
2024 152 155
▲1
158
▲1

GPA Trends from 2016 to 2024

The 2023 GPA at Southwestern Law School is 3.44. The GPA is 0.13 points higher than last year's GPA. Compared to the GPA 8 years ago, this year's GPA is 0.27 points higher.
The following table and chart visualize the changes of GPAs at Southwestern Law Schoolfrom 2016 to 2023.
Southwestern Law GPA Changes (2016-2024)
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
2016 2.91 3.17 3.39
2017 3
▲0.09
3.18
▲0.01
3.46
▲0.07
2018 3.01
▲0.01
3.24
▲0.06
3.43
▼-0.03
2019 2.98
▼-0.03
3.22
▼-0.02
3.49
▲0.06
2020 3.03
▲0.05
3.3
▲0.08
3.56
▲0.07
2021 2.97
▼-0.06
3.25
▼-0.05
3.5
▼-0.06
2022 3.03
▲0.06
3.31
▲0.06
3.57
▲0.07
2023 3.1
▲0.07
3.36
▲0.05
3.58
▲0.01
2024 3.17
▲0.07
3.44
▲0.08
3.63
▲0.05

Changes in Acceptance Rate from 2016 to 2024

The 2023 acceptance rate at Southwestern Law School is 49.85%. The acceptance rate is 3.004 percents higher than last year's rate. Compared to the rate 8 years ago, this year's rate is 9.505 percents lower.
The following table and chart visualize the changes of acceptance rate, yield, and number of applicants at Southwestern Law Schoolfrom 2016 to 2023.
Southwestern Law Acceptance Rate and First-year Enrollment Changes (2016-2024)
YearApplicantsAdmittedEnrolled Acceptance RateYield
2016 1,892 1,123 314 59.36% 27.96%
2017 1,806
▼-86
931
▼-192
278
▼-36
51.55%
▼-7.80%
29.86%
▲1.90%
2018 1,749
▼-57
805
▼-126
266
▼-12
46.03%
▼-5.52%
33.04%
▲3.18%
2019 1,752
▲3
808
▲3
271
▲5
46.12%
▲0.09%
33.54%
▲0.50%
2020 1,900
▲148
910
▲102
340
▲69
47.89%
▲1.78%
37.36%
▲3.82%
2021 1,883
▼-17
880
▼-30
320
▼-20
46.73%
▼-1.16%
36.36%
▼-1.00%
2022 2,045
▲162
958
▲78
366
▲46
46.85%
▲0.11%
38.20%
▲1.84%
2023 1,855
▼-190
934
▼-24
339
▼-27
50.35%
▲3.50%
36.30%
▼-1.91%
2024 2,018
▲163
1,006
▲72
345
▲6
49.85%
▼-0.50%
34.29%
▼-2.00%

Tuition Increase from 2016 to 2024

The Southwestern Law's 2024 tuition & fees is $58,392, which is $2,247 (4.00%) higher than last year's tuition. Compared to the amount 9 years ago, this year's tuition is $10,112 (20.94%) higher.
The following table and chart visualize the increase of tuition & fees at Southwestern Law School from 2016 to 2024.
Southwestern Law Tuition Changes (2016-2024)
YearTuition & Fees
2016$48,280
2017$50,090▲3.75%
2018$52,090▲3.99%
2019$54,166▲3.99%
2020$27,858▼-48.57%
2021$55,516▲99.28%
2022$55,316▼-0.36%
2023$56,145▲1.50%
2024$58,392▲4.00%

Enrollment Changes from 2016 to 2024

In the academic year 2023-2024, a total of 955 students enrolled in Southwestern Law School, including J.D. and Non-J.D. programs. 950 students joined in J.D. program and 5 students enrolled in Non-J.D. program.
The Southwestern Law's enrollment size grew by 10.02% since 2016 from 868 to 955 students.
The following table and chart show the enrollment by J.D. and Non-JD program at Southwestern Law Schoolfrom 2016 to 2024.
Southwestern Law JD and Non-JD Enrollment Trends (2016-2024)
YearJ.D. EnrollmentNon-J.D. EnrollmentTotal Enrollment
2016 810 58 868
2017 977
▲167
56
▼-2
1,033
▲165
2018 865
▼-112
39
▼-17
904
▼-129
2019 730
▼-135
35
▼-4
765
▼-139
2020 805
▲75
16
▼-19
821
▲56
2021 879
▲74
14
▼-2
893
▲72
2022 950
▲71
7
▼-7
957
▲64
2023 922
▼-28
6
▼-1
928
▼-29
2024 950
▲28
5
▼-1
955
▲27

Bar exam pass rate from 2018 to 2023

The 2023 bar exam pass rate of Southwestern Law School is 64%. 261 graduates took the exam first-time and 167 passed the exam.
The following table and chart show the changes of bar exam pass rate for Southwestern Law Schoolgraduates from 2018 to 2023.
Southwestern Law Bar Exam Pass Rate Changes (2018-2024)
YearTotal GraduatesNot Take ExamPrior/Early Exam TakersTotal Exam TakersExam PassersPass Rate
2018 319 50 41 311 119 38.26%
2019 290
▼-29
46
▼-4
43
▲2
288
▼-23
152
▲33
52.78%
▲14.52%
2020 190
▼-100
22
▼-24
23
▼-20
191
▼-97
108
▼-44
56.54%
▲3.76%
2021 217
▲27
34
▲12
17
▼-6
200
▲9
165
▲57
82.50%
▲25.96%
2022 223
▲6
25
▼-9
28
▲11
226
▲26
172
▲7
76.11%
▼-6.39%
2023 308
▲85
36
▲11
24
▼-4
296
▲70
178
▲6
60.14%
▼-15.97%
2024 255
▼-53
28
▼-8
34
▲10
261
▼-35
167
▼-11
63.98%
▲3.84%