The School of Law at Southern Illinois University–Carbondale has an application deadline of April 1. The full-time program application fee at the School of Law at Southern Illinois University–Carbondale is $0. Its tuition is full-time: $22,964 (in-state) and full-time: $31,716 (out-of-state). The student-faculty ratio is 7:1.
Southern Illinois University School of Law
Tuition, GPA, LSAT, Bar Exam, and Admission Statistics
Southern Illinois University School of Law is located in Carbondale, IL, founded in 1973. Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is Public, 4 or more years school and offers both undergraduate and graduate programs with a total enrollment of 12,817.The average tuition & fees are $21,670 for Illinois residents and $29,875 for others in the academic year 2020-2021. The acceptance rate is 52.72% and total of 85 first-year students enrolled in the law school. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.22 and the average LSAT score is 149. For first-time exam takers, its bar exam pass rate is 58.82%
2021 Southern Illinois University School of Law Tuition & Fees
The 2020-2021 tuition & fees at Southern Illinois University School of Law is $21,670 for Illinois residents and $29,875 for others. This cost is different from the costs of other undergraduate and graduate programs. For major programs other than law at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, the average undergraduate tuition & fees are $14,722 for Illinois residents and $15,104 for others. The average graduate program tuition & fees are $16,026 for Illinois residents and $32,928 for others. The average living costs including room & board and other living expenses is $13,563 when a student lives on-campus (i.e. dormitory, school owned apartment) and $13,563 when a student lives off-campus. The following table summarizes the tuition & fees, and other college costs for Southern Illinois University School of Law
| Illinois Residents | Out-of-State Students | |
|---|---|---|
| Law School Tuition | $21,670 | $29,875 |
| Undergraduate Program (non-law school) | $14,722 | $15,104 |
| Graduate Program (non-law school) | $16,026 | $32,928 |
| On-Campus Room & Board | $10,622 | |
| On-Campus Living Expense | $2,941 | |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $10,622 | |
| Off-Campus Living Expense | $2,941 |
Southern Illinois University School of Law GPA and LSAT Scores
The average GPA of Southern Illinois University School of Law is 3.22 and the average LSAT score is 149. The GPA and LSAT scores are the average value of submitted scores from 85 pre-admitted and enrolled first-year students. The following table summarizes the GPA and LSAT scores by 25th, 50th, and 75th percentiles.
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPA | 2.99 | 3.22 | 3.5 |
| LSAT Scores | 147 | 149 | 153 |
Southern Illinois University School of Law Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2020-2021, total 423 students have applied to Southern Illinois University School of Law and 223 students have accepted to get into the school. Among the admitted students, 85 students finally have enrolled into the school. The acceptance rate is 52.72% and the yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 38.12% at Southern Illinois University School of Law.
| Number of Students | |
|---|---|
| Applicants | 423 |
| Admitted | 223 |
| Enrolled | 85 |
| Acceptance Rate | 52.72% |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 38.12% |
| Pre-Admitted | 0 |
| Total Number of First-Year Students | 85 37 men, 48 women All full-time students |
Southern Illinois University School of Law Bar Exam Pass Rate
Last year, total 85 students took the bar exam first time at Southern Illinois University School of Law. Among them, 50 students passed the exam and the bar exam pass rate is 58.82%. For reference, the average pass rate at Illinois law schools is 76.74%. The following table shows the bar exam pass rate for first time exam takers at Southern Illinois University School of Law.
| Number of Students / Percentage | |
|---|---|
| Total Graduate | 91 |
| First-time Takers | 85 15 from prior year |
| No Exam Takers | 21 |
| First-time Bar Exam Passer | 50 |
| First-time Bar Exam Pass Rate | 58.82% |
| Average Pass Rate at Illinois Law Schools | 76.74% |
Southern Illinois University School of Law
Type: Public
Enrollment: 269Financial Aid Deadline:
4/1Application Deadline: 4/1Application Fee:
$0
Established in 1972, the Southern Illinois University School of Law is just one of three public law schools in Illinois, and the only one located in the state’s southern region.
Currently housed in the Lesar Law Building, named for the school’s first dean, it is able to provide lodging for all of its current students, and for one of the lowest tuition rates in the region at just $22,564. for residents. And — good news — you’re locked into that price. The school won’t raise tuition once you start your three year J.D. program.
Along with several clinics and publications, the school boasts its Center for Health Law and Policy, formally established in 2004. One of the school’s notable accomplishments: It has produced more than 120 judges in just the past 40 years.
Another highlight: The school was the first Illinois law school to create a pro bono requirement. Students must complete 35 hours of before graduation.
Admission Profile Table:
| LSAT | GPA | |
|---|---|---|
| 75th Percentile | 151 | 3.48 |
| Median | 140 | 3.10 |
| 25th Percentile | 147 | 2.70 |
Financial Profile Table:
| Resident | Non-Resident | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $22,564 | $31,316 |
| Tuition Part-time | ||
| Living Expenses | ||
| Median grant | $5500 | |
| Percent receiving grants | 97.00% | |
| Estimated net tuition | [field_estimated_net_tuition] |
Employment & Bar Profile Table:
| RatePost-grad employment75.90%NJ Employment[field_nj_employment_rate]Bar Passage68.97%State82.10% |
Concentrations: Business, Corporate, Banking
Criminal Law and Procedure
Employment and Labor Law
Estate Planning
Family Law/Child & Family
Health Law
Intellectual Property Law
International Law
Litigation
Public Interest/Social Justice
Real Estate Transactions
Trial Advocacy
Southern Illinois University–Carbondale 2022 Rankings
Southern Illinois University–Carbondale is ranked No. 147-193 in Best Law Schools. Schools are ranked according to their performance across a set of widely accepted indicators of excellence.
Law School Program Rankings
- #147-193inBest Law Schools
Law School Specialty Rankings
- inBusiness/Corporate Law
- inClinical Training
- inConstitutional Law
- inContracts/Commercial Law
- inCriminal Law
- inEnvironmental Law
- inHealth Care Law
- inIntellectual Property Law
- inInternational Law
- inLegal Writing
- inTax Law
- inTrial Advocacy
Southern Illinois University School of Law
Actual Cost of Attendance/Student Budget for the 2013-2014 Academic Year (Fall 2013 entry)
Illinois Resident Non-Illinois Resident
Tuition $14,325 $36,9751
Fees $ 3,521 $ 3,521
Room & Board Allowance $12,712 $12,712
Book & Supplies Allowance $ 1,150 $ 1,150
Miscellaneous Allowance $ 2,689 $ 2,689
Academic Year Total Cost: $34,397 $57,047
Less Direct Unsubsidized Loan2 $20,500 $20,500
Less Direct PLUS Loan3 $13,897 $36,547
Immediate Student Contribution $ 0 $ 0
Updated 7/31/13 by SIU School of Law Office of Admissions
1 Non-resident students may apply for in-state residency by establishing “bona fide” residency in Illinois and are granted in-state residency for the next semester after
fulfilling all requirements and the six (6) month residency period. Please refer to residency requirements on our website: www.law.siu.edu/Current.php, Financial Aid,
In-State Residency Requirements. (Example: In-state residency requirements must be met by July 13, 2013 to receive in-state tuition assessment for Spring 2014
semester.)
2 Direct Unsubsidized Loans, a federally guaranteed loan that is not based on financial need, are automatically available to law students enrolled in six (6) credit hours or more.
Students must file a 2013-14 FAFSA in order to receive the unsubsidized loan. Please complete or update the FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
3 Direct PLUS Loans are available to law students who are enrolled in six (6) credit hours or more and do not have adverse credit. Students with adverse credit may obtain an
endorser. Please refer to the U.S. Department of Education Federal Student Aid website for more information (http://studentaid.ed.gov). PLUS loans help pay for
educational expenses up to the cost of attendance minus all other financial assistance.
SIU Law School Tuition
COST AND AID
Financial support from the State of Illinois and our “Pay It Forward” pledge allows graduates of the SIU School of Law to enjoy an average debt load that is below the national law school average. In fact, SIU Law was ranked 21 out of 193 law schools for average debt incurred at graduation by US News in their annual Best Law Schools rankings.
TUITION AND FEES
As the only public law school in the southern Illinois region, SIU Law is committed to affordability by offering a one-rate tuition for all domestic students. This means all domestic students, regardless of their residency, pay the same tuition rate!
Student loans and work-study opportunities are administered by the university’s Financial Aid Office.
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SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
SIU School of Law offers competitive admissions scholarships up to the cost of tuition. Scholarships awarded at time of admission are unconditional and guaranteed for all three years of legal education long as the recipient remains in good academic standing.
Southern Illinois University School of Law – Carbondale
Class of 2018 – Snapshot 419 Completed Applications 211 Offers 50% Acceptance Rate 75 Enrolled SIU prides itself on being a collaborative, tight-knit community that allows you to thrive. Through relationships, experiences, and connections, the School of Law opens doors so you can navigate a career on your terms. SIU School of Law offers a tuition rate that is among the lowest in the country. Plus, most out-of-state residents obtain in-state residency after they have been Illinois residents for six consecutive months. Our graduates typically have a debt load below the national law school average. That means you have more freedom to chart your own career path. Calculate your tuition and financial aid
2018 Quick Overview
The Below Data Compiled By: The American Bar Association
| Students | 356 |
| Student-faculty ratio | 16:1 |
| Tuition | $20,833 per year (full-time, in-state) $43,922 per year (full-time, out-of-state) N/A per year (part-time, in-state) N/A per year (part-time, out-of-state) |
| Tuition Guarantee Program | 0 |
| Estimated Living Expenses | $17,725 |
| Founded In | 1974 |
| ABA Accredited | Yes |
| Application deadline | 08/01/19 |
| Full-time program application fee | $ 0 |
| Financial Aid Deadline | 08/01/19 |
| Can first years start other than fall? | No |
Median LSAT: 148Median GPA: 2.91Acceptance Rate: 78.6 %
Comparable Schools
Ave Maria School of Law
Barry University – Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law
Concordia University School of Law
John Marshall Law School
Northern Illinois University College of Law
Roger Williams University School of Law
Southern Illinois University School of Law – Carbondale
Touro College – Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
University of Massachusetts School of Law – Dartmouth
Western New England University School of Law
Southern Illinois University School of Law – Carbondale
Real Time HIC User Applicant Status Admissions Data
Actual(A)/Practice(P)
| Username | LSAT | GPA | Status | Scholarship | Sent | Received | Decision | Updated |
|---|
| Username | LSAT | GPA | Status | Scholarship | Sent | Received | Decision | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| kaose11 | 167P | 2.80 | Interested In Applying | – | – | – | 12 months ago | |
| futurelawayer1901 | 150A | 2.84 | Interested In Applying | – | – | – | 2 years ago | |
| williamjones | 148A | 2.20 | Interested In Applying | – | – | – | 2 years ago | |
| mpmejia1994 | 140A | 2.39 | Interested In Applying | No | – | – | – | 3 years ago |
| amcclure | 153P | 3.56 | Interested In Applying | – | – | – | 5 years ago | |
| RogerJones | 155P | 2.87 | Interested In Applying | – | – | – | 5 years ago | |
| paralegallyblonde42 | 143A | 2.90 | Pending | 02/20/20 | 03/12/20 | – | one year ago | |
| kelaw | 145A | 3.24 | Pending | – | – | – | 2 years ago | |
| andrew21 | 146A | 3.13 | Pending | – | – | – | 3 years ago |
- GPA and
LSAT - Grants
Scholarship - Ethnicity
- Bar Pass
Rates - Employment
Summary
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 424 | 424 | |
| Number of Offers | 308 | 308 | |
| Number of Matriculants | 112 | 112 | |
| 75% GPA | 3.48 | 3.48 | |
| Median GPA | 3.07 | 3.07 | |
| 25% GPA | 2.73 | 2.73 | |
| 75% LSAT | 150 | 150 | |
| Median LSAT | 147 | 147 | |
| 25% LSAT | 144 | 144 |
The Above Data Compiled By: The American Bar Association
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