St. Mary's University School of Law Acceptance Rates, Requirements, and Deadlines

25.98% St. Mary's University School of Law Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at St. Mary's University School of Law is 25.98% for the 2025-2026 admission. 2,906 students applied and 755 are accepted. Of the accepted students, 279 students finally enrolled into the school and the yield is 36.16%.
You can check acceptance rate trends with number of applicants at St. Mary's University School of Law Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate Comparison for St. Mary's University School of Law

Compared to law schools in U.S., St. Mary's University School of Law's acceptance rate is lower than the average rate of 36%. Compared to law schools in Texas, St. Mary's University School of Law's acceptance rate is similar to the average rate of 24%.
You can compare St. Mary's University School of Law with law schools that have similar acceptance rate between 20% and 30%
St. Mary's University School of Law Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateYieldFirst-Year EnrollTotal Enroll
St. Mary's University School of Law25.98%36.16%279987
All Law Schools36.09%33.15%213737
Public34.52%34.44%184668
Private37.29%32.17%236791
Texas Law Schools24%31.95%238906
Public22.01%30.14%207955
Private26.20%34.66%284831

Application timeline & Requirements

For 2026 fall term class, the application deadline at St. Mary's University School of Law is March 1, 2026 (Regular Decision Deadline). The school may accept application after the deadline, but it may give benefits to early applicants such as high acceptance chance and scholarship opportunity. Check detailed explanation about application time line at St. Mary's University School of Law' application process page.
The items in following table are the required items to St. Mary's University School of Law applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page. You may want to read the common law school application process and requirements to learn the law school application process.
Early Decision Deadline2025-11-15
Regular Decision Deadline2026-03-01
Admission Contact
Phone210-436-3523
Emaillawadmissions@stmarytx.edu
General Admission Informationhttps://law.stmarytx.edu/admission/
Application Requirementshttps://law.stmarytx.edu/admission/applying-j-d/
CAS Report
  • Applicants need to submit transcripts, GPA, LSAT Scores, LSAT Writing Samples, Letters of Recommendation, and more required items to LSAC.
  • Official CAS Report includes those items and will send to School.
Personal Statement
  • Discuss any matters relevant to your ability to succeed in law school.
Résumé
  • Describe your academic, extracurricular and professional activities.
LSAT Scores
  • Official LSAT Score, usually no older than 5 years
  • GRE may be not accepted.
Transcripts
    One Or More Letter Of Recommendation
      Data Source: https://law.stmarytx.edu/admission/applying-j-d/

      2026 LSAT Scores and GPA

      The LSAT score at St. Mary's University School of Law is 153 and GPA is 3.49 over 279 enrolled students for the academic year 2025-2026.
      Compared to law schools in U.S., St. Mary's University School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 160. Compared to law schools in Texas, St. Mary's University School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 161.
      You can compare St. Mary's University School of Law with law schools that have similar LSAT score between 150 and 155
      The 75th percentile of LSAT score is 156 and the 25th percentile is 150. The 75th percentile of GPA is 3.68 and the 25th percentile is 3.09.
      LSAT ScoresGPA
      St. Mary's University School of Law1533.49
      All Law Schools1603.65
      Public1603.69
      Private1593.62
      Texas Law Schools1613.66
      Public1613.69
      Private1603.62
      25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
      2021Overall149151154
      Full-time149151154
      Part-time148151156
      2022Overall150153155
      Full-time150153156
      Part-time148151155
      2023Overall150152155
      Full-time150152155
      Part-time000
      2024Overall150152156
      Full-time150152155
      Part-time154157158
      2025Overall150153156
      Full-time150153155
      Part-time156157162
      2026Overall151153156
      Full-time151153155
      Part-time153155159
      25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
      2021Overall2.883.23.52
      Full-time2.913.213.54
      Part-time2.733.063.32
      2022Overall2.973.363.59
      Full-time3.043.393.61
      Part-time2.673.143.44
      2023Overall3.033.323.56
      Full-time3.033.323.56
      Part-time000
      2024Overall3.043.383.65
      Full-time3.043.383.64
      Part-time3.023.343.79
      2025Overall3.093.413.68
      Full-time3.093.433.68
      Part-time3.093.353.6
      2026Overall3.143.493.69
      Full-time3.133.493.68
      Part-time3.183.453.75
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