Dedman School of Law
Dallas, TX
Private
ABA Accredited
SMU Law Academic Overview
Founded in 1911, Dedman School of Law, also known as SMU Law, is a private law school located in Dallas, Texas. Dedman School of Law is a law school of the Southern Methodist University. Last year, 254 students newly enrolled to the school and the total number of law school students is 746. With 198 faculties, the students to faculty ratio is 4 to 1.
For the academic year 2025-2026, the acceptance rate is 24.59% and the enrollment rate (yield) is 34.00% at Dedman School of Law.
The average LSAT score submitted by enrolled students is 167 and the average GPA is 3.81. You can check the detailed admission score and statistics.
The bar exam pass rate is 90.20%. For the 220 graduates in 2025, 206 students got full-time jobs and 1 got part-time jobs. You can check the employment summary by hiring status, position type, business, and more for Dedman School of Law.
Fast Facts
| Tuition & Fees | $70,750 |
|---|---|
| Avg. Financial Aid | $26,000 |
| LSAT / GPA | 167 / 3.81 |
| Acceptance Rate | 24.59% |
| Students to Faculty | 4 to 1 |
| Bar Exam Pass Rate | 90.20% |
2027 Tuition & fees
The 2027 Dedman School of Law tuition & fee is $70,750 for prospective students.
94.14% of full-time students received grants and/or scholarships and the average grants amount is $26,000 at Dedman School of Law. The average grant amount would cover 36.75% of tuition & fees.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| 2027 Tuition & fees1 | $70,750 |
| 2026 Tuition & fees2 | $70,750 |
| Average Grant Amount | $26,000 |
| Grant Received | 94.14% |
1 2027 tuition based on published amounts by Dedman School of Law Financial Aid / Bursar.
2 2026 tuition based on ABA data.
Dedman School of Law Directory Information
NameDedman School of Law
Parent InstitutionSouthern Methodist University
AddressOffice of Admissions, PO Box 750110, Dallas, TX 75275
Founded1911
Phone888-768-5291
Emaillawadmit@smu.edu
Admission Informationhttps://www.smu.edu/law/admissions
Application Requirementhttps://www.smu.edu/Law/Admissions/How-to-Apply
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