2025-2026 Tuition & Fees
Southern Illinois University School of Law's 2026 tuition & fees is $22,635 for Illinois residents and $22,635 for others. The law school tuition is increased by 3.98% from last year.
For law school students, the average living costs including room & board, books, and other personal expenses is $15,671. Including living costs and tuition & fees, the total costs of attendance of Southern Illinois University School of Law is $38,306.
The following table summarizes the tuition & fees, and other college costs for Southern Illinois University School of Law.
Southern Illinois University School of Law 2026 Tuition & Fees
| 2025 | 2026 |
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| Illinois Residents | Out-of-State | Illinois Residents | Out-of-State |
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| Law School Tuition |
$21,768 | $21,768 |
$22,635
3.98% | $22,635
3.98% |
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| Living Costs |
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| On-Campus |
$16,074 |
$15,671 |
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| Off-Campus |
$18,561 |
$18,608 |
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| At Home |
$6,773 |
$18,608 |
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| COA | $37,842 | $37,842 |
$38,306
1.23% | $38,306
1.23% |
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| Grants / Scholarships | $9,500 | $9,500** |
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| COA after receiving aid | $28,342 | $27,939 | $28,806 | $28,806 |
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LSAT Scores and GPA for 2026 Admission
The average GPA is 3.38 and the average LSAT score is 149 for 2026 Southern Illinois University School of Law admission.
The GPA and LSAT scores are the average value of submitted scores from 131 pre-admitted and enrolled first-year students.
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Southern Illinois University School of Law Average GPA and LSAT scores
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
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| GPA | 2.93 | 3.38 | 3.78 |
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| LSAT Scores | 146 | 149 | 155 |
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Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2025-2026, total 724 students have applied to Southern Illinois University School of Law and 407 students have accepted to get into the school.
Among the admitted students, 132 students finally have enrolled into the school. The acceptance rate is 56.22% and the yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 31.70% at Southern Illinois University School of Law. With 1 pre-admitted students, total 133 first-year students enrolled in Southern Illinois University School of Law.
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Southern Illinois University School of Law Admission Stats - Applicants, Admitted, and Enrolled
| Number of Students |
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| Acceptance Rate | 56.22% |
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| Applicants | 724 |
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| Admitted | 407 |
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| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 31.70% |
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| Enrolled | 132 |
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| Pre-Admitted | 1 |
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| Total Number of First-Year Students | 133 |
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| Male | 60 |
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| Female | 71 |
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| Another Gender | 1 |
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Grants and Scholarships
At Southern Illinois University School of Law, 63.94% of enrolled students received grants and/or scholarships. The average grant amount is $9,500. 4.07% of students received more than full tuition amount, and 45.35% received more than half, but not the full tuition amount.
You can view more detailed financial aid statistics at Southern Illinois University School of Law costs and financial aid page.
Grants and Scholarships Statistics
| Amounts / Percentage |
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| Number Received | 172 |
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| Half or Less than Tuition | 50.58% |
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| Half to Full Tuition | 45.35% |
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| Full Tuition | 0.58% |
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| More than Full Tuition | 3.49% |
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First-Year Enrollment Statistics by Gender and Race/Ethnicity
Southern Illinois University School of Law enrolled 133 first-year students in total. Among them, 100.00% identified their race/ethnicity. By race and ethnicity, 95 White, 6 Asian, 18 Black or African American, 8 Hispanic students enrolled. By gender, 60 male and 73 female students enrolled at Southern Illinois University School of Law.
By race and ethnicity, White has the most enrollment share at 71.43%, followed by Black or African American with 13.53%.
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Southern Illinois University School of Law First-Year Enrollment Statistics by Gender and Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | Another | Unknown |
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| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0 (0%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| Asian | 6 (4.51%) | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
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| Black or African American | 18 (13.53%) | 6 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
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| Hispanics | 8 (6.02%) | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
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| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.75%) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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| Multiracial | 6 (4.51%) | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
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| White | 95 (71.43%) | 45 | 50 | 0 | 0 |
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| Unknown | 0 (0%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Bar Exam Pass Rate
Last year, total 73 students took the bar exam first time at Southern Illinois University School of Law. Among them, 39 students passed the exam and the bar exam pass rate is 53.42%. For reference, the average pass rate at Illinois law schools is 74.98%. The following table shows the bar exam pass rate for first time exam takers at Southern Illinois University School of Law.
In 2025, 78 students graduated from Southern Illinois University School of Law. Of them, 54 graduates employed where bar passage required and 3 got J.D. Advantage jobs. By employed status, 57 graduates employed as full-time and 4 employed as part-time status. Check more employment statistics at Southern Illinois University School of Law employement summary page.
Southern Illinois University School of Law Bar Exam Pass Rate for First-time Takers
| Number of Students / Percentage |
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| Total Graduate | 75 |
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| First-time Takers | 73
8 from prior year |
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| No Exam Takers | 10 |
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| First-time Bar Exam Passer | 39 |
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| First-time Bar Exam Pass Rate | 53.42% |
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| Average Pass Rate at Illinois Law Schools | 74.98% |
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