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 $32,756 for state residents and $38,616 for out-of-state students for academic year 2019-2020. The average GPA of the schools is 3 and the average LAST score is 156. The average acceptance rate is 40.15%.
- Baylor Law School has the highest tuition & fees of $58,156 and has the lowest tuition & fees of $19,429.
- University of Texas School of Law has the highest LSAT score of 167 and Thurgood Marshall School of Law has the lowest score of 144.
- University of Texas School of Law has the highest GPA of 3.74 and Thurgood Marshall School of Law has the lowest GPA of 3.03.
- University of Texas School of Law has the tightest (lowest) acceptance rate of 20.95% and South Texas College of Law has the lowest rate of 56.17%.
- University of Texas School of Law has the most enrolled first-year students of 372 and UNT Dallas College of Law has the least enrolled students of 135.
Law School in Texas
Baylor Law School
Baylor Law School is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Waco, TX founded in 1845. The 2020 tuition & fees are $58,156. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.59 and the average LSAT score is 160. The acceptance ratio of Baylor Law School is 39.04% where 988 were admitted out of 2,531 applicants.
South Texas College of Law
South Texas College of Law is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Houston, TX founded in 1923. The 2020 tuition & fees are $32,400. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.1 and the average LSAT score is 151. The acceptance ratio of South Texas College of Law is 56.17% where 774 were admitted out of 1,378 applicants.
Dedman School of Law
Dedman School of Law (part of Southern Methodist University) is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Dallas, TX founded in 1911. The 2020 tuition & fees are $54,094. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.68 and the average LSAT score is 161. The acceptance ratio of Dedman School of Law is 47.19% where 815 were admitted out of 1,727 applicants.
St. Mary's University School of Law
St. Mary's University School of Law is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in San Antonio, TX founded in 1927. The 2020 tuition & fees are $37,550. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.19 and the average LSAT score is 151. The acceptance ratio of St. Mary's University School of Law is 55.84% where 736 were admitted out of 1,318 applicants.
Texas A&M University School of Law
Texas A&M University School of Law is a Public, 4 or more years school located in College Station, TX founded in 1992. The 2020 tuition & fees are $30,998 for Texas and $34,805 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.51 and the average LSAT score is 157. The acceptance ratio of Texas A&M University School of Law is 30.22% where 628 were admitted out of 2,078 applicants.
Thurgood Marshall School of Law
Thurgood Marshall School of Law (part of Texas Southern University) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Houston, TX founded in 1947. The 2020 tuition & fees are $20,418 for Texas and $27,618 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.03 and the average LSAT score is 144. The acceptance ratio of Thurgood Marshall School of Law is 35.42% where 498 were admitted out of 1,406 applicants.
Texas Tech University School of Law
Texas Tech University School of Law is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Lubbock, TX founded in 1967. The 2020 tuition & fees are $23,090 for Texas and $34,640 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.44 and the average LSAT score is 155. The acceptance ratio of Texas Tech University School of Law is 44.00% where 506 were admitted out of 1,150 applicants.
University of Texas School of Law
University of Texas School of Law is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Austin, TX founded in 1883. The 2020 tuition & fees are $34,184 for Texas and $50,758 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.74 and the average LSAT score is 167. The acceptance ratio of University of Texas School of Law is 20.95% where 1,169 were admitted out of 5,580 applicants.
University of Houston Law Center
University of Houston Law Center is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Houston, TX founded in 1947. The 2020 tuition & fees are $25,072 for Texas and $36,712 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.61 and the average LSAT score is 160. The acceptance ratio of University of Houston Law Center is 33.05% where 858 were admitted out of 2,596 applicants.
UNT Dallas College of Law
UNT Dallas College of Law (part of University of North Texas at Dallas) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Dallas, TX founded in 2014. The 2020 tuition & fees are $11,598 for Texas and $19,429 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.08 and the average LSAT score is 150. The acceptance ratio of UNT Dallas College of Law is 39.67% where 359 were admitted out of 905 applicants.
Law School in Texas Comparison Table
| School Name | Location | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Average GPA | Average LSAT | Enrollment (First-Year Students) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor Law School Private, 4 or more years |
Waco, TX | $58,156 | 39% | 3.59 | 160 | 172 |
| South Texas College of Law Private, 4 or more years |
Houston, TX | $32,400 | 56% | 3.10 | 151 | 306 |
| Dedman School of Law Private, 4 or more years |
Dallas, TX | $54,094 | 47% | 3.68 | 161 | 201 |
| St. Mary's University School of Law Private, 4 or more years |
San Antonio, TX | $37,550 | 56% | 3.19 | 151 | 237 |
| Texas A&M University School of Law Public, 4 or more years |
College Station, TX | $34,805 ($30,998) | 30% | 3.51 | 157 | 177 |
| Thurgood Marshall School of Law Public, 4 or more years |
Houston, TX | $27,618 ($20,418) | 35% | 3.03 | 144 | 217 |
| Texas Tech University School of Law Public, 4 or more years |
Lubbock, TX | $34,640 ($23,090) | 44% | 3.44 | 155 | 147 |
| University of Texas School of Law Public, 4 or more years |
Austin, TX | $50,758 ($34,184) | 21% | 3.74 | 167 | 372 |
| University of Houston Law Center Public, 4 or more years |
Houston, TX | $36,712 ($25,072) | 33% | 3.61 | 160 | 196 |
| UNT Dallas College of Law Public, 4 or more years |
Dallas, TX | $19,429 ($11,598) | 40% | 3.08 | 150 | 135 |