What LSAT Do I Need for SMU Dedman School of Law?
Understanding what LSAT score you need for SMU Dedman School of Law requires looking at both official requirements and real applicant outcomes. The official median LSAT is 167 with a median GPA of 3.81. Below, we analyze 464 real application outcomes from LSD.Law users to show acceptance rates across different LSAT ranges and how your GPA affects your chances.
Official ABA 509 Data
Published by SMU Dedman School of Law to the American Bar Association (2025 Report)
Acceptance Rates by LSAT Score
Based on 464 self-reported applications from LSD.Law users
| LSAT Range | Applicants | Accepted | Waitlisted | Rejected | Accept Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 175+ | 19 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 84.2% |
| 170-174 | 111 | 97 | 11 | 3 | 87.4% |
| 165-169 | 157 | 74 | 78 | 5 | 47.1% |
| 160-164 | 97 | 16 | 45 | 36 | 16.5% |
| 155-159 | 62 | 16 | 11 | 35 | 25.8% |
| 150-154 | 16 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 6.3% |
| Below 150 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% |
Average LSAT by GPA
What LSAT score did applicants with similar GPAs need to get accepted, waitlisted, or rejected?
| GPA Range | Avg LSAT (Accepted) | Avg LSAT (Waitlisted) | Avg LSAT (Rejected) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.9+ | 168 (103) | 162 (29) | 159 (4) |
| 3.7-3.89 | 169 (44) | 163 (55) | 159 (15) |
| 3.5-3.69 | 171 (38) | 166 (27) | 159 (32) |
| 3.25-3.49 | 170 (19) | 167 (14) | 158 (17) |
| Below 3.25 | 170 (12) | 168 (28) | 159 (22) |
Numbers in parentheses show the count of applicants in each category.
Key Takeaways
- The median LSAT for accepted applicants is 170.0 with a median GPA of 3.88.
- To be competitive, aim for an LSAT of 175+ where acceptance rates exceed 50%.
- For a strong chance of admission, target an LSAT of 175+ where acceptance rates exceed 70%.
Note: These statistics are based on self-reported data from LSD.Law users and may not be representative of all applicants.
Your study break just got better: follow @lawschooldata on Follow @lawschooldata on TikTok & Instagram