Dedman School of Law

2024 Tuition $63,502LSAT 164GPA 3.83

Private - Dallas, Texas

For the academic year 2023-2024, Dedman School of Law's tuition & fees is $63,502. The tuition data is from school's bursar/financial aid page and IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education.
With indirect costs not billed by school, such as room & boards and personal living expenses, the total cost of attendance for one academic year is $91,364.

Dedman School of Law Tuition & Expenses

2023-2024 Rate
Tuition & Fees$63,502
Books & Supplies Costs$2,000
Room & Board$21,862
Other Expenses$4,000
2024-2025 Estimates*
Tuition & Fees$66,044
*2024-2025 estimates based on last 2 years rate

Tuition Comparison to Similar Schools

Compared to other law schools nationwide, Dedman School of Law' tuition & fees is slightly higher than the average tuition of $50,622.
Compared to private law schools, Dedman School of Law' tuition & fees is slightly higher than the average tuition of $55,783.
Compared to law schools in Texas, its tuition is slightly higher than the average tuition of $46,770.
The next table compares the law school tuition & fees between Dedman School of Law and similar schools. The similar law schools are selected by ranking and school type, and comparison frequency by our users.
In-StateOut-of-State
Dedman School of Law$63,502
All U.S. Law Schools
Public Schools$30,475$43,661
Private Schools$55,783
Texas Law Schools
Public Schools$42,264$42,264
Private Schools$53,529
LocationTuition & Fees
Dedman School of LawDallas, TX$63,502
University of Richmond School of LawUniversity of Richmond School of Law, VA$55,500
St. John's University School of LawQueens, NY$72,630
Loyola Law SchoolLos Angeles, CA$68,512
Case Western Reserve University School of LawCleveland, OH$61,094
Northeastern University School of LawBoston, MA$60,562

Master of Law (LL.M.) program Tuition

For the academic year 2023-2024, Dedman School of Law's LL.M. tuition & fees is $68,294.
With indirect costs not billed by school, such as room & boards and personal living expenses, the total cost of attendance for the LL.M. program is $96,156.
2023-2024 Rate
Tuition & Fees$68,294
Books & Supplies Costs$2,000
Room & Board$21,862
Other Expenses$4,000

Admission Stats and Requirements to Apply

The 2024 Dedman School of Law's acceptance rate is 32.69%. A total of 2,175 applicants applied to and 711 students were accepted. Of the admitted students, 187 enrolled finally, and the yield (i.e. enrollment rate) is 26.30%.
The next table compares Dedman School of Law's acceptance rate and yield to other law schools by school type and location.
ApplicantsAcceptedEnrolledAcceptance RateYield
2019-20201,75783326947.41%32.29%
2020-20211,84775320340.77%26.96%
2021-20222,33478022433.42%28.72%
2022-20232,25376422133.91%28.93%
2018-20191,72781520147.19%24.66%
2017-20181,61670920843.87%29.34%
2016-20171,83171422039.00%30.81%
2015-20161,70670621241.38%30.03%
2023-20242,17571118732.69%26.30%
Acceptance RateYield# of Enrolled Students
Dedman School of Law32.69%26.30%187
All U.S. Law Schools42.35%31.09%187
Public Schools41.36%31.47%161
Private Schools43.11%30.79%207
Texas Law Schools30.00%29.05%208
Public Schools28.27%28.32%190
Private Schools32.61%30.15%235

LSAT Scores and GPA

The 2024 Dedman School of Law's LSAT score is 164%. The 75th percentile score is 166 and the 25th percentile is 160.
The 2024 Dedman School of Law's GPA score is 3.83%. The 75th percentile score is 3.91 and the 25th percentile is 3.67.
The next table compares Dedman School of Law's LSAT score and GPA to other law schools by school type and location.
75% PercentileMedian25% Percentile
2019-2020 163 161 155
2020-2021 164 162 156
2021-2022 164 163 158
2022-2023 165 164 160
2018-2019 163 161 155
2017-2018 163 161 154
2016-2017 163 161 155
2015-2016 163 161 156
2023-2024 166 164 160
75% PercentileMedian25% Percentile
2019-2020 3.83 3.7 3.33
2020-2021 3.84 3.73 3.44
2021-2022 3.89 3.76 3.43
2022-2023 3.87 3.71 3.35
2018-2019 3.8 3.68 3.43
2017-2018 3.79 3.68 3.36
2016-2017 3.78 3.67 3.39
2015-2016 3.75 3.63 3.27
2023-2024 3.91 3.83 3.67
LSAT ScoreGPA
Dedman School of Law1643.83
All U.S. Law Schools1593.61
Public Schools1593.64
Private Schools1583.58
Texas Law Schools1593.61
Public Schools1603.63
Private Schools1583.58

Bar Exam Pass Rate

In 2024, 218 students out of 216 total graduates from Dedman School of Law took the bar exam for the first time. It includes 14graduate in prior year and 3early exam takers. Of those who took the bar exam, 185 passed, and the bar exam pass rate is 84.86%.
The next table compares Dedman School of Law's bar exam pass rate to other law schools by school type and location. The pass rate is for whom took the bar exam for the first time.
GraduatesBar Exam TakersBar Exam PassersPass RateEarly Takers / Takers From Prior YearNo Takers / No Information
2019-2020254267 23186.51% 1831
2020-2021223189 16185.18% 4516
2021-2022210230 20086.96% 1742
2022-2023269265 22685.28% 1814
2018-2019248231 19483.98% 2911
2017-2018220231 20488.31% 717
2016-2017-1-1 -1-1% --
2015-2016-1-1 -1-1% --
2023-2024216218 18584.86% 1217
Bar Exam Pass Rate (for the first time takers)
Dedman School of Law84.86%
All U.S. Law Schools77%
Public Schools78%
Private Schools76%
Texas Law Schools83%
Public Schools83%
Private Schools83%