Law Schools in Texas
Currently, there are 10 Texas law schools that approved by ABA and/or active in IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education.
10 Texas Law Schools Statistics
The average tuition & fees of 10 Texas law schools are $37,286 for state residents and $45,078 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2022-2023. The average GPA of the schools is 3.53 and the average LSAT score is 158. The average acceptance rate is 32.34%.
- Baylor Law School has the highest tuition & fees of $61,782 and UNT Dallas College of Law has the lowest tuition & fees of $27,730.
- University of Texas School of Law has the highest LSAT score of 169 and Thurgood Marshall School of Law has the lowest score of 151.
- Texas A&M University School of Law has the highest GPA of 3.84 and UNT Dallas College of Law has the lowest GPA of 3.14.
- University of Texas School of Law has the tightest (lowest) acceptance rate of 15.24% and St. Mary's University School of Law has the lowest rate of 48.46%.
- University of Texas School of Law has the most enrolled first-year students of 399 and UNT Dallas College of Law has the least enrolled students of 144.
ABA-Accredited Law Schools in Texas
Baylor Law School
Baylor Law School is located in Waco, TX, founded in 1845 and it has total 511 law school students. The 2023 law school tuition & fees at Baylor Law School is $61,782. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.64 and the average LSAT score is 162. The acceptance rate of Baylor Law School is 34.34% and the yield is 19.38%.
Dedman School of Law
Dedman School of Law (part of Southern Methodist University) is located in Dallas, TX, founded in 1911 and it has total 795 law school students. The 2023 law school tuition & fees at Dedman School of Law is $61,058. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.76 and the average LSAT score is 163. The acceptance rate of Dedman School of Law is 33.42% and the yield is 28.72%.
South Texas College of Law
South Texas College of Law is located in Houston, TX, founded in 1923 and it has total 979 law school students. The 2023 law school tuition & fees at South Texas College of Law is $37,900. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.22 and the average LSAT score is 154. The acceptance rate of South Texas College of Law is 43.93% and the yield is 38.96%.
St. Mary's University School of Law
St. Mary's University School of Law is located in San Antonio, TX, founded in 1927 and it has total 868 law school students. The 2023 law school tuition & fees at St. Mary's University School of Law is $42,682. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.36 and the average LSAT score is 153. The acceptance rate of St. Mary's University School of Law is 48.46% and the yield is 33.07%.
Texas A&M University School of Law
Texas A&M University School of Law is located in Fort Worth, TX, founded in 1992 and it has total 1,194 law school students. The 2023 law school tuition & fees at Texas A&M University School of Law is $32,634 for Texas and $48,618 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.84 and the average LSAT score is 163. The acceptance rate of Texas A&M University School of Law is 18.41% and the yield is 25.04%.
Texas Tech University School of Law
Texas Tech University School of Law is located in Lubbock, TX, founded in 1967 and it has total 428 law school students. The 2023 law school tuition & fees at Texas Tech University School of Law is $27,532 for Texas and $38,902 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.56 and the average LSAT score is 157. The acceptance rate of Texas Tech University School of Law is 34.26% and the yield is 29.17%.
Thurgood Marshall School of Law
Thurgood Marshall School of Law (part of Texas Southern University) is located in Houston, TX, founded in 1947 and it has total 544 law school students. The 2023 law school tuition & fees at Thurgood Marshall School of Law is $21,038 for Texas and $28,261 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.32 and the average LSAT score is 151. The acceptance rate of Thurgood Marshall School of Law is 28.18% and the yield is 38.88%.
University of Houston Law Center
University of Houston Law Center is located in Houston, TX, founded in 1947 and it has total 801 law school students. The 2023 law school tuition & fees at University of Houston Law Center is $34,930 for Texas and $49,748 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.64 and the average LSAT score is 161. The acceptance rate of University of Houston Law Center is 30.69% and the yield is 22.94%.
University of Texas School of Law
University of Texas School of Law is located in Austin, TX, founded in 1883 and it has total 1,015 law school students. The 2023 law school tuition & fees at University of Texas School of Law is $36,429 for Texas and $54,096 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.80 and the average LSAT score is 169. The acceptance rate of University of Texas School of Law is 15.24% and the yield is 34.10%.
UNT Dallas College of Law
UNT Dallas College of Law (part of University of North Texas at Dallas) is located in Dallas, TX, founded in 2014 and it has total 380 law school students. The 2023 law school tuition & fees at UNT Dallas College of Law is $16,878 for Texas and $27,730 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.14 and the average LSAT score is 151. The acceptance rate of UNT Dallas College of Law is 36.46% and the yield is 36.64%.
ABA-Accredited Law Schools in Texas Comparison Table
| School Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Average GPA | Average LSAT | Total Enrollment | Enrollment (First-Year Students) | Bar Exam Pass Rate* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor Law School private, Waco, TX |
$61,782 | 34.34% | 3.64 | 162 | 511 | 213 | 87.25% |
| Dedman School of Law private, Dallas, TX |
$61,058 | 33.42% | 3.76 | 163 | 795 | 224 | 85.18% |
| South Texas College of Law private, Houston, TX |
$37,900 | 43.93% | 3.22 | 154 | 979 | 344 | 79.03% |
| St. Mary's University School of Law private, San Antonio, TX |
$42,682 | 48.46% | 3.36 | 153 | 868 | 255 | 70.41% |
| Texas A&M University School of Law public, Fort Worth, TX |
$48,618 ($32,634) |
18.41% | 3.84 | 163 | 1,194 | 176 | 92.13% |
| Texas Tech University School of Law public, Lubbock, TX |
$38,902 ($27,532) |
34.26% | 3.56 | 157 | 428 | 154 | 93.81% |
| Thurgood Marshall School of Law public, Houston, TX |
$28,261 ($21,038) |
28.18% | 3.32 | 151 | 544 | 194 | 51.74% |
| University of Houston Law Center public, Houston, TX |
$49,748 ($34,930) |
30.69% | 3.64 | 161 | 801 | 242 | 86.06% |
| University of Texas School of Law public, Austin, TX |
$54,096 ($36,429) |
15.24% | 3.80 | 169 | 1,015 | 399 | 95.05% |
| UNT Dallas College of Law public, Dallas, TX |
$27,730 ($16,878) |
36.46% | 3.14 | 151 | 380 | 144 | 59.34% |
*The pass rate is based on the first time bar exam takers.