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 $32,383 for state residents and $37,995 for out-of-state students for academic year 2020-2021. The average GPA of the schools is 3.43 and the average LSAT score is 156. The average acceptance rate is 38.07%.
- Baylor Law School has the highest tuition & fees of $58,273 and UNT Dallas College of Law has the lowest tuition & fees of $1,731.
- University of Texas School of Law has the highest LSAT score of 168 and Thurgood Marshall School of Law has the lowest score of 145.
- University of Texas School of Law has the highest GPA of 3.72 and Thurgood Marshall School of Law has the lowest GPA of 3.07.
- University of Texas School of Law has the tightest (lowest) acceptance rate of 17.53% and St. Mary's University School of Law has the lowest rate of 54.01%.
- South Texas College of Law has the most enrolled first-year students of 350 and UNT Dallas College of Law has the least enrolled students of 131.
Law Schools in Texas
Baylor Law School
Baylor Law School is located in Waco, TX, founded in 1845 and it has total 479 law school students. The 2021 law school tuition & fees at Baylor Law School is $58,273. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.6 and the average LSAT score is 160. The acceptance rate of Baylor Law School is 35.45% where 959 were admitted out of 2,705 applicants.
South Texas College of Law
South Texas College of Law is located in Houston, TX, founded in 1923 and it has total 975 law school students. The 2021 law school tuition & fees at South Texas College of Law is $34,050. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.15 and the average LSAT score is 152. The acceptance rate of South Texas College of Law is 51.52% where 811 were admitted out of 1,574 applicants.
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 766 law school students. The 2021 law school tuition & fees at Dedman School of Law is $55,764. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.7 and the average LSAT score is 161. The acceptance rate of Dedman School of Law is 47.41% where 833 were admitted out of 1,757 applicants.
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 811 law school students. The 2021 law school tuition & fees at St. Mary's University School of Law is $38,850. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.24 and the average LSAT score is 151. The acceptance rate of St. Mary's University School of Law is 54.01% where 741 were admitted out of 1,372 applicants.
Texas A&M University School of Law
Texas A&M University School of Law is located in College Station, TX, founded in 1992 and it has total 655 law school students. The 2021 law school tuition & fees at Texas A&M University School of Law is $31,254 for Texas and $39,251 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.62 and the average LSAT score is 159. The acceptance rate of Texas A&M University School of Law is 28.73% where 655 were admitted out of 2,280 applicants.
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 591 law school students. The 2021 law school tuition & fees at Thurgood Marshall School of Law is $20,418 for Texas and $27,828 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.07 and the average LSAT score is 145. The acceptance rate of Thurgood Marshall School of Law is 28.17% where 406 were admitted out of 1,441 applicants.
Texas Tech University School of Law
Texas Tech University School of Law is located in Lubbock, TX, founded in 1967 and it has total 404 law school students. The 2021 law school tuition & fees at Texas Tech University School of Law is $23,154 for Texas and $34,704 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.42 and the average LSAT score is 155. The acceptance rate of Texas Tech University School of Law is 44.22% where 505 were admitted out of 1,142 applicants.
University of Texas School of Law
University of Texas School of Law is located in Austin, TX, founded in 1883 and it has total 1,025 law school students. The 2021 law school tuition & fees at University of Texas School of Law is $34,868 for Texas and $51,774 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.72 and the average LSAT score is 168. The acceptance rate of University of Texas School of Law is 17.53% where 1,017 were admitted out of 5,803 applicants.
University of Houston Law Center
University of Houston Law Center is located in Houston, TX, founded in 1947 and it has total 770 law school students. The 2021 law school tuition & fees at University of Houston Law Center is $25,914 for Texas and $37,722 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.61 and the average LSAT score is 160. The acceptance rate of University of Houston Law Center is 35.05% where 921 were admitted out of 2,628 applicants.
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 375 law school students. The 2021 law school tuition & fees at UNT Dallas College of Law is $1,282 for Texas and $1,731 for out-of-state students. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.19 and the average LSAT score is 151. The acceptance rate of UNT Dallas College of Law is 38.62% where 324 were admitted out of 839 applicants.
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, 4 or more yearsWaco, TX |
$58,273 | 35.45% | 3.60 | 160 | 479 | 169 | 90.32% |
| South Texas College of Law Private, 4 or more yearsHouston, TX |
$34,050 | 51.52% | 3.15 | 152 | 975 | 350 | 76.63% |
| Dedman School of Law Private, 4 or more yearsDallas, TX |
$55,764 | 47.41% | 3.70 | 161 | 766 | 269 | 86.51% |
| St. Mary's University School of Law Private, 4 or more yearsSan Antonio, TX |
$38,850 | 54.01% | 3.24 | 151 | 811 | 249 | 69.65% |
| Texas A&M University School of Law Public, 4 or more yearsCollege Station, TX |
$39,251 ($31,254) |
28.73% | 3.62 | 159 | 655 | 170 | 90.32% |
| Thurgood Marshall School of Law Public, 4 or more yearsHouston, TX |
$27,828 ($20,418) |
28.17% | 3.07 | 145 | 591 | 175 | 55.77% |
| Texas Tech University School of Law Public, 4 or more yearsLubbock, TX |
$34,704 ($23,154) |
44.22% | 3.42 | 155 | 404 | 142 | 82.09% |
| University of Texas School of Law Public, 4 or more yearsAustin, TX |
$51,774 ($34,868) |
17.53% | 3.72 | 168 | 1,025 | 280 | 93.29% |
| University of Houston Law Center Public, 4 or more yearsHouston, TX |
$37,722 ($25,914) |
35.05% | 3.61 | 160 | 770 | 207 | 85.14% |
| UNT Dallas College of Law Public, 4 or more yearsDallas, TX |
$1,731 ($1,282) |
38.62% | 3.19 | 151 | 375 | 131 | 69.48% |
*The pass rate is based on the first time bar exam takers.