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, 132 students newly enrolled to the school and the total number of law school students is 313. With 36 faculties, the students to faculty ratio is 9 to 1.
For the academic year 2025-2026, the acceptance rate is 56.22% and the enrollment rate (yield) is 31.70% at Southern Illinois University School of Law. The average LSAT score submitted by enrolled students is 149 and the average GPA is 3.38. You can check the detailed admission score and statistics.
The bar exam pass rate is 59.49%. For the 63 graduates in 2025, 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.
Fast Facts
Tuition & Fees$22,635
Avg. Financial Aid$9,500
LSAT / GPA149 / 3.38
Acceptance Rate56.22%
Students to Faculty9 to 1
Bar Exam Pass Rate59.49%

2026 Tuition & fees

The 2026 Southern Illinois University School of Law tuition & fee is $22,635 for prospective students. The tuition & fees are the same as last year's tuition for both in-state and out-of state rate.
63.94% 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 41.97% of tuition & fees.
Illinois ResidentsOut-of-State
2026 Tuition & fees1$22,635$22,635
2025 Tuition & fees2$22,635$22,635
Average Grant Amount$9,500
Grant Received63.94%

Southern Illinois University School of Law Directory Information

NameSouthern Illinois University School of Law
Parent InstitutionSouthern Illinois University-Carbondale
Address1150 Douglas Drive, Mailcode 6804, Carbondale, IL 62901
Founded1973
Phone618-453-8858
Emaillawadmit@siu.edu
Admission Informationhttps://law.siu.edu/admissions/index.html
Application Requirementhttps://law.siu.edu/academics/degree-programs/jd-program/how-to-apply.html
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