Southern Illinois University School of Law Class Profiles by Year

    SIU Law Tuition, Admission, and Enrollment Trends from 2016 to 2026

    The following table shows SIU Law's class profiles by year. The green or red colored numbers indicate changes in value or percentage for each subject compared to previous year.
    Southern Illinois University School of Law Class Profiles From 2016 to 2026
    YearTuition & FeesLSAT Score GPAAcceptance RateYield EnrollmentBar Exam Pass Rate
    2015-16 $40,803
    ($18,153)    		 149 2.96 78.55% 35.91% 595 -
    2016-17 $41,120
    ($19,474)
    		 148
    		 2.91
    		 70.04%
    		 31.33%
    		 371
    		 -
    2017-18 $41,351
    ($19,705)
    		 147
    		 3.07
    		 72.64%
    		 36.36%
    		 335
    		 60.58%
    2018-19 $41,455
    ($20,575)
    		 150
    		 3.1
    		 50.36%
    		 35.55%
    		 315
    		 60.4%
    2019-20 $29,675
    ($21,470)
    		 149
    		 3.22
    		 52.72%
    		 38.12%
    		 254
    		 58.82%
    2020-21 $29,875
    ($21,670)
    		 150
    		 3.29
    		 49.78%
    		 40.09%
    		 237
    		 58.33%
    2021-22 $21,465
    		 149
    		 3.36
    		 59.21%
    		 32.22%
    		 246
    		 59.42%
    2022-23 $21,555
    		 150
    		 3.35
    		 56.71%
    		 32.44%
    		 252
    		 53.42%
    2023-24 $21,555 149
    		 3.3
    		 60.47%
    		 32.53%
    		 273
    		 65.67%
    2024-25 $21,768
    		 148
    		 3.38
    		 67.35%
    		 27.55%
    		 269
    		 65.67%
    2025-26 $22,635
    		 149
    		 3.38 56.22%
    		 32.43%
    		 313
    		 59.49%

    LSAT Score from 2016 to 2026

    The 2026 LSAT score at Southern Illinois University School of Law is 149. The LSAT score is same as last year's score. Compared to the LSAT score 10 years ago, this year's score is same as.
    The following table and chart visualize the changes of LSAT scores at Southern Illinois University School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2026.
    SIU Law LSAT Scores Changes (2016-2026)
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    2016 145 149 152
    2017 145 148
    		 150
    2018 144
    		 147
    		 150
    2019 147
    		 150
    		 151
    2020 147 149
    		 153
    2021 147 150
    		 152
    2022 147 149
    		 151
    2023 147 150
    		 153
    2024 146
    		 149
    		 152
    2025 146 148
    		 152
    2026 146 149
    		 155
    Southern Illinois University School of Law LSAT score Trends (2016-2026) Chart

    GPA Trends from 2016 to 2026

    The 2026 GPA at Southern Illinois University School of Law is 3.38. The GPA is 0.08 points higher than last year's GPA. Compared to the GPA 10 years ago, this year's GPA is 0.42 points higher.
    The following table and chart visualize the changes of GPAs at Southern Illinois University School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2026.
    SIU Law GPA Changes (2016-2026)
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    2016 2.66 2.96 3.32
    2017 2.55
    		 2.91
    		 3.27
    2018 2.73
    		 3.07
    		 3.48
    2019 2.7
    		 3.1
    		 3.48
    2020 2.99
    		 3.22
    		 3.5
    2021 2.91
    		 3.29
    		 3.6
    2022 2.94
    		 3.36
    		 3.62
    2023 2.92
    		 3.35
    		 3.62
    2024 2.94
    		 3.3
    		 3.62
    2025 3.02
    		 3.38
    		 3.63
    2026 2.93
    		 3.38
    		 3.78
    Southern Illinois University School of Law GPA Trends (2016-2026) Chart

    Changes in Acceptance Rate from 2016 to 2026

    The 2026 acceptance rate at Southern Illinois University School of Law is 56.22%. The acceptance rate is 4.254 percents lower than last year's rate. Compared to the rate 10 years ago, this year's rate is 22.335 percents lower.
    The following table and chart visualize the changes of acceptance rate, yield, and number of applicants at Southern Illinois University School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2026.
    SIU Law Acceptance Rate and First-year Enrollment Changes (2016-2026)
    YearApplicantsAdmittedEnrolled Acceptance RateYield
    2016 429 337 121 78.55% 35.91%
    2017 474
    		 332
    		 104
    		 70.04%
    		 31.33%
    2018 424
    		 308
    		 112
    		 72.64%
    		 36.36%
    2019 419
    		 211
    		 75
    		 50.36%
    		 35.55%
    2020 423
    		 223
    		 85
    		 52.72%
    		 38.12%
    2021 456
    		 227
    		 91
    		 49.78%
    		 40.09%
    2022 456 270
    		 87
    		 59.21%
    		 32.22%
    2023 462
    		 262
    		 85
    		 56.71%
    		 32.44%
    2024 549
    		 332
    		 108
    		 60.47%
    		 32.53%
    2025 582
    		 392
    		 108 67.35%
    		 27.55%
    2026 724
    		 407
    		 132
    		 56.22%
    		 32.43%
    Southern Illinois University School of Law Acceptance Rate Trends (2016-2026) Chart

    Tuition Increase from 2016 to 2026

    The SIU Law's 2026 tuition & fees is $22,635, which is $867 (3.98%) higher than last year's tuition. Compared to the amount 10 years ago, this year's tuition is $18,168 (44.53%) lower.
    The following table and chart visualize the increase of tuition & fees at Southern Illinois University School of Law from 2016 to 2026.
    SIU Law Tuition Changes (2016-2026)
    YearTuition & Fees
    2016$40,803
    2017$41,120
    2018$41,351
    2019$41,455
    2020$29,675
    2021$29,875
    2022$21,465
    2023$21,555
    2024$21,555
    2025$21,768
    2026$22,635
    Southern Illinois University School of Law Tuition & Fees Trends (2016-2026) Chart

    Enrollment Changes from 2016 to 2026

    In the academic year 2025-2026, a total of 313 students enrolled in Southern Illinois University School of Law, including J.D. and Non-J.D. programs. 313 students joined in J.D. program and 0 students enrolled in Non-J.D. program.
    The SIU Law's enrollment size reduced by 47.39% since 2016 from 595 to 313 students.
    The following table and chart show the enrollment by J.D. and Non-JD program at Southern Illinois University School of Lawfrom 2016 to 2026.
    SIU Law JD and Non-JD Enrollment Trends (2016-2026)
    YearJ.D. EnrollmentNon-J.D. EnrollmentTotal Enrollment
    2016 576 19 595
    2017 356
    		 15
    		 371
    2018 333
    		 2
    		 335
    2019 315
    		 0
    		 315
    2020 254
    		 0 254
    2021 237
    		 0 237
    2022 246
    		 0 246
    2023 252
    		 0 252
    2024 273
    		 0 273
    2025 269
    		 0 269
    2026 313
    		 0 313
    Southern Illinois University School of LawEnrollment Trends (2016-2026) Chart

    Bar exam pass rate from 2018 to 2026

    The 2026 bar exam pass rate of Southern Illinois University School of Law is 59%. 79 graduates took the exam first-time and 47 passed the exam.
    The following table and chart show the changes of bar exam pass rate for Southern Illinois University School of Lawgraduates from 2018 to 2026.
    SIU Law Bar Exam Pass Rate Changes (2018-2026)
    YearTotal GraduatesNot Take ExamPrior/Early Exam TakersTotal Exam TakersExam PassersPass Rate
    2018 111 34 26 104 63 60.58%
    2019 107
    		 27
    		 20
    		 101
    		 61
    		 60.40%
    2020 91
    		 21
    		 15
    		 85
    		 50
    		 58.82%
    2021 93
    		 25
    		 16
    		 84
    		 49
    		 58.33%
    2022 62
    		 13
    		 20
    		 69
    		 41
    		 59.42%
    2023 75
    		 10
    		 8
    		 73
    		 39
    		 53.42%
    2024 80
    		 17
    		 4
    		 67
    		 44
    		 65.67%
    2025 80 17 4 67 44 65.67%
    2026 82
    		 14
    		 11
    		 79
    		 47
    		 59.49%
    Southern Illinois University School of LawBar Exam Pass Rate Trends (2018-2026) Chart
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