Southwestern Law School

Los Angeles, CA Private ABA Accredited

Southwestern Law Academic Overview

Founded in 1911, Southwestern Law School, also known as Southwestern Law, is a private law school located in Los Angeles, California. Last year, 458 students newly enrolled to the school and the total number of law school students is 1,108. With 185 faculties, the students to faculty ratio is 6 to 1.
Southwestern Law School is an independent law school which is not attached/associated with a college or university.
For the academic year 2025-2026, the acceptance rate is 36.47% and the enrollment rate (yield) is 34.74% at Southwestern Law School. The average LSAT score submitted by enrolled students is 157 and the average GPA is 3.51. You can check the detailed admission score and statistics.
The bar exam pass rate is 64.93%. For the 227 graduates in 2025, 183 students got full-time jobs and 14 got part-time jobs. You can check the employment summary by hiring status, position type, business, and more for Southwestern Law School.
Fast Facts
Tuition & Fees$65,686
Avg. Financial Aid$29,166
LSAT / GPA157 / 3.51
Acceptance Rate36.47%
Students to Faculty6 to 1
Bar Exam Pass Rate64.93%

2027 Tuition & fees

The 2027 Southwestern Law School tuition & fee is $65,686 for prospective students.
69.08% of full-time students received grants and/or scholarships and the average grants amount is $29,166 at Southwestern Law School. The average grant amount would cover 44.40% of tuition & fees.
Amount
2027 Tuition & fees1$65,686
2026 Tuition & fees2$65,686
Average Grant Amount$29,166
Grant Received69.08%
1 2027 tuition based on published amounts by Southwestern Law School Financial Aid / Bursar.
2 2026 tuition based on ABA data.

Southwestern Law School Directory Information

NameSouthwestern Law School
Parent InstitutionIndependent Law Schools
Address3050 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90010
Founded1911
Phone213-738-6834
Emailadmissions@swlaw.edu