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SMU Dedman School of Law
Rank 45 (USNWR 2023)
Applicants for the class of 2025 , matriculating 2022
329
applicants for the
2021
-
2022
cycle
18
/
100
, 32 rejected, 46 waitlisted, 87 withdrawn
25th, 50th, 75th refer to percentiles from last year's admitted class
25th, 50th, 75th refer to percentiles from last year's admitted class
25th, 50th, 75th refer to percentiles from last year's admitted class
25th, 50th, 75th refer to percentiles from last year's admitted class
25th, 50th, 75th refer to percentiles from last year's admitted class
25th, 50th, 75th refer to percentiles from last year's admitted class
25th, 50th, 75th refer to percentiles from last year's admitted class
25th, 50th, 75th refer to percentiles from last year's admitted class
School applicants
School finances
SMU Dedman School of Law
Elle Woods went here, 'nuff said.
Stats
$32,074.00
Tuition
$61,444.00
CoA
56.40%
Grads with debt
$140,241.00
Average debt
$80,000.00
Salary, 25th %
$105,000.00
Salary
$62,218.00
PI Salary
68.40%
Employment rate
86.20%
Bar pass rate
Budgeting
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Total CoA
Annually
Default for Southern Methodist University is $61,444
Default for Southern Methodist University is $61,444
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Scholarships & grants
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Savings
Total
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Post-grad income
Annually
Default for Southern Methodist University is $80,000
Default for Southern Methodist University is $80,000
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Post-grad living expenses
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Est. loan interest rate
[IMPORTANT] These estimates are for high level planning only. Things like summer jobs, when you spend your savings, and other financial decisions will impact exactly how much you pay.
Calculations assume a 10-year fixed rate loan.
Southern Methodist University Breakdown
In-school
Total cost of attendance$315,000
$105,000 x 3
Total scholarships$75,000
$25,000 x 3
Savings$10,000
Debt after three years$230,000
Assuming 10-year fixed rate loan
Total repaid@5.0%$11,500
Interest paid$11,500
After graduation
Annual breakdown
Post-grad income$180,000
Income taxes$60,000
Living expenses$60,000
Loan repayment$2,000
Annual discretionary income$60,000
Monthly breakdown
Post-grad income$180,000
Income taxes$60,000
Living expenses$60,000
Loan repayment$2,000
Monthly discretionary income$60,000
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Data is sourced from ABA 509 disclosures and USNWR.