Southern Illinois University School of Law

Carbondale, IL Public ABA Accredited

SIU Law Academic Overview

Founded in 1973, Southern Illinois University School of Law, also known as SIU Law, is a public law school located in Carbondale, Illinois. Last year, 108 students newly enrolled to the school and the total number of law school students is 269. With 36 faculties, the students to faculty ratio is 7 to 1.
For the academic year 2024-2025, the acceptance rate is 67.35% and the enrollment rate (yield) is 27.55% at Southern Illinois University School of Law. The average LSAT score submitted by enrolled students is 148 and the average GPA is 3.38. You can check the detailed admission score and statistics.
The bar exam pass rate is 65.67%. For the 63 graduates in 2024, 45 students got full-time jobs and 2 got part-time jobs. You can check the employment summary by hiring status, position type, business, and more for Southern Illinois University School of Law.

2025 Tuition & fees

The 2025 Southern Illinois University School of Law tuition & fee is $21,768 for prospective students. The in-state tuition feesincreased by increased by 0.99% and the out-of-state tuition increased by 0.99% compared to last year.
50.18% of full-time students received grants and/or scholarships and the average grants amount is $9,500 at Southern Illinois University School of Law. The average grant amount would cover 43.64% of tuition & fees.
Illinois ResidentsOut-of-State
2025 Tuition & fees$21,768$21,768
2024 Tuition & fees$21,555$21,555
Average Grant Amount$9,500
Grant Received50.18%

Southern Illinois University School of Law Directory Information

Southern Illinois University School of Law's calendar type is Semesters system. An academic year starts August and, JD degree is conferred in May, August, and December. In order to earn JD degree, a student must receive credit for 90 credit hours of course work.
The application deadline for fall term 2025 enrollment is July 15, 2023. The application fee for full-time J.D. program is $50. The application can be waived for applicants who apply on or before priority deadline. Contact school's admission office (see directory information below) for eligibility.