South Texas College of Law Acceptance Rate, Requirements, and Deadlines

33.65% South Texas College of Law Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at South Texas College of Law is 33.65% for the 2025-2026 admission. 2,770 students applied and 932 are accepted. Of the accepted students, 437 students finally enrolled into the school and the yield is 46.57%.
You can check acceptance rate trends with number of applicants at South Texas College of Law Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate Comparison for South Texas College of Law

Compared to law schools in U.S., South Texas College of Law's acceptance rate is similar to the average rate of 36%. Compared to law schools in Texas, South Texas College of Law's acceptance rate is much higher than the average rate of 24%.
You can compare South Texas College of Law with law schools that have similar acceptance rate between 30% and 40%
South Texas College of Law Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateYieldFirst-Year EnrollTotal Enroll
South Texas College of Law33.65%46.57%4371,144
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
South Texas College of Law Acceptance Rate Chart

2026 LSAT Scores and GPA

The LSAT score at South Texas College of Law is 155 and GPA is 3.41 over 437 enrolled students for the academic year 2025-2026.
Compared to law schools in U.S., South Texas College of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 160. Compared to law schools in Texas, South Texas College of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 161.
You can compare South Texas College of Law with law schools that have similar LSAT score between 155 and 160
The 75th percentile of LSAT score is 157 and the 25th percentile is 151. The 75th percentile of GPA is 3.57 and the 25th percentile is 3.04.
9 matriculated applicants, 2.06% of first-year students, submitted GRE score and you can check the score below by test subject.
LSAT ScoresGPA
South Texas College of Law1553.41
All Law Schools1603.65
Public1603.69
Private1593.62
Texas Law Schools1613.66
Public1613.69
Private1603.62
South Texas College of Law LSAT score & GPA Comparison Chart
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
2021Overall150152155
Full-time150152155
Part-time150152154
2022Overall152154156
Full-time152154156
Part-time151153154
2023Overall151153156
Full-time152153156
Part-time151153155
2024Overall151153156
Full-time151153155
Part-time151154156
2025Overall151154157
Full-time151154157
Part-time151154157
2026Overall153155158
Full-time153155157
Part-time152155158
South Texas College of Law LSAT score Trends Chart Chart
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
2021Overall2.813.173.42
Full-time2.843.193.43
Part-time2.72.963.24
2022Overall2.943.223.46
Full-time2.943.243.49
Part-time2.943.093.3
2023Overall33.33.55
Full-time3.053.343.58
Part-time2.863.043.31
2024Overall3.023.363.59
Full-time3.043.373.61
Part-time2.953.263.53
2025Overall3.043.353.57
Full-time3.073.363.57
Part-time2.923.333.52
2026Overall3.083.413.65
Full-time3.083.413.66
Part-time2.993.393.64
South Texas College of Law GPA Trends Chart Chart
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
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Application timeline & Requirements

For 2026 fall term class, the application deadline at South Texas College of Law is May 8, 2026 (Final 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. Especially, to apply scholarship by school or government, the application must be submitted by the priority deadline, May 8, 2026. Check detailed explanation about application time line at South Texas College of Law' application process page.
The items in following table are the required items to South Texas College 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.
Priority Deadline2026-02-06
Spring Term Deadline2025-11-20
Final Deadline2026-05-08
Admission Contact
Phone713-646-1810
Emailadmissions@stcl.edu
General Admission Informationhttps://www.stcl.edu/admissions-aid/admissions/
Application Requirementshttps://www.stcl.edu/admissions-aid/admissions/info-for/full-time-students/
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.
LSAT Or GRE Scores
  • Official LSAT Score, usually no older than 5 years
  • Additional GRE scores may be optional.
Résumé
  • Describe your academic, extracurricular and professional activities.
Personal Statement
  • Discuss any matters relevant to your ability to succeed in law school.
Two Letters Of Recommendation
  • Limit up to 3 or 4 letters, in general
  • May require right of access to recommendations.