SWLAW Blog
Southwestern Welcomes 445 Students in Class of 2026
September 28, 2026
Southwestern has continued to strengthen entering credentials and has seen application volume more than double since 2020.
Southwestern welcomed 445 new J.D. students this fall, continuing a period of substantial growth in both demand and academic strength. Since 2020, application volume has grown from 1,991 to 4,373, the median LSAT for matriculants has increased from 153 to 159, and the median undergraduate GPA has risen from 3.25 to 3.56.
