Southern Illinois University School of Law Acceptance Rate, Requirements, and Deadlines

    56.22% Southern Illinois University School of Law Acceptance Rate

    The acceptance rate at Southern Illinois University School of Law is 56.22% for the 2025-2026 admission. 724 students applied and 407 are accepted. Of the accepted students, 132 students finally enrolled into the school and the yield is 31.70%.
    You can check acceptance rate trends with number of applicants at Southern Illinois University School of Law Admission Trends page.

    Acceptance Rate Comparison for Southern Illinois University School of Law

    Compared to law schools in U.S., Southern Illinois University School of Law's acceptance rate is much higher than the average rate of 36%. Compared to law schools in Illinois, Southern Illinois University School of Law's acceptance rate is much higher than the average rate of 33%.
    You can compare Southern Illinois University School of Law with law schools that have similar acceptance rate between 50% and 60%
    Southern Illinois University School of Law Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
    Acceptance RateYieldFirst-Year EnrollTotal Enroll
    Southern Illinois University School of Law56.22%31.70%132313
    All Law Schools36.09%33.15%213737
    Public34.52%34.44%184668
    Private37.29%32.17%236791
    Illinois Law Schools33%27.68%216743
    Public46.50%29.35%206588
    Private23.29%26.57%223847
    Southern Illinois University School of Law Acceptance Rate Chart

    2026 LSAT Scores and GPA

    The LSAT score at Southern Illinois University School of Law is 149 and GPA is 3.38 over 132 enrolled students for the academic year 2025-2026.
    Compared to law schools in U.S., Southern Illinois University School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 160. Compared to law schools in Illinois, Southern Illinois University School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 162.
    You can compare Southern Illinois University School of Law with law schools that have similar LSAT score under 150
    The 75th percentile of LSAT score is 152 and the 25th percentile is 146. The 75th percentile of GPA is 3.63 and the 25th percentile is 3.02.
    2 matriculated applicants, 1.52% of first-year students, submitted GRE score and you can check the score below by test subject.
    LSAT ScoresGPA
    Southern Illinois University School of Law1493.38
    All Law Schools1603.65
    Public1603.69
    Private1593.62
    Illinois Law Schools1623.69
    Public1553.50
    Private1663.81
    Southern Illinois University School of Law LSAT score & GPA Comparison Chart
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    2021147150152
    2022147149151
    2023147150153
    2024146149152
    2025146148152
    2026146149155
    Southern Illinois University School of Law LSAT score Trends Chart Chart
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    20212.913.293.6
    20222.943.363.62
    20232.923.353.62
    20242.943.33.62
    20253.023.383.63
    20262.933.383.78
    Southern Illinois University School of Law GPA Trends Chart Chart
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    Data Source: ABA Statistics

    Application timeline & Requirements

    For 2026 fall term class, the application deadline at Southern Illinois University School of Law is July 1, 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. Check detailed explanation about application time line at Southern Illinois University School of Law' application process page.
    The items in following table are the required items to Southern Illinois 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.
    Final Deadline2026-07-01
    Admission Contact
    Phone618-453-8858
    Emaillawadmit@siu.edu
    General Admission Informationhttps://law.siu.edu/admissions/index.html
    Application Requirementshttps://law.siu.edu/academics/degree-programs/jd-program/how-to-apply.html
    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.
    Résumé
    • Describe your academic, extracurricular and professional activities.
    Personal Statement
    • Discuss any matters relevant to your ability to succeed in law school.
    LSAT Scores
    • Official LSAT Score, usually no older than 5 years
    • GRE may be not accepted.
    Two Letters Of Recommendation
    • Limit up to 3 or 4 letters, in general
    • May require right of access to recommendations.
    Transcripts
      Data Source: https://law.siu.edu/academics/degree-programs/jd-program/how-to-apply.html
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