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, 187 students newly enrolled to the school and the total number of law school students is 725. With 166 faculties, the students to faculty ratio is 5 to 1.
For the academic year 2023-2024, the acceptance rate is 32.69% and the enrollment rate (yield) is 26.30% at Dedman School of Law.
The average LSAT score submitted by enrolled students is 164 and the average GPA is 3.83. You can check the detailed
admission score and statistics.
2024 Tuition & fees
The 2024 Dedman School of Law tuition & fee is $63,502 for prospective students. The tuition & fees increased by 4.00% compared to last year from $61,058 to $63,502.
94.78% of full-time students received grants and/or scholarships and the average grants amount is $25,000 at Dedman School of Law. The average grant amount would cover 39.37% of tuition & fees.
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| 2024 Tuition & fees | $63,502 |
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| 2023 Tuition & fees | $61,058 |
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| Average Grant Amount | $25,000 |
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| Grant Received | 94.78% |
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Dedman School of Law Directory Information
Dedman School of Law's calendar type is Semester system. An academic year starts August, January, and June and, JD degree is conferred in May, August, and December. In order to earn JD degree, a student must receive credit for 87 credit hours of course work.
The application deadline for fall term 2024 enrollment is March 1, 2022. The application fee for full-time J.D. program is $75. 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.
