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Southwestern Law School
- 3050 Wilshire Boulevard
- Los Angeles, CA 90010
- OPEID College Code: 00129500
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- General Phone: (213) 738-6700
- Dean: Bryant Garth
- Website: www.swlaw.edu

- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's and First-Professional Degree
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 983

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
None Available
- Mission Statement
- The mission of Southwestern Law School is to provide educational programs that meet the changing needs of the legal profession and promote the highest level of professionalism among its students. Southwestern offers a variety of programs that prepare students with diverse backgrounds and interests to assume positions of responsibility and trust within the legal profession and the greater community.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Special Focus Institutions--Schools of Law
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Graduate/Professional
- Admission Fees N/A
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- Professional Degree Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
None Available
- Applicant Considerations
None Available
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number in Repayment | 700 | 480 | 309 |
Graduate Student Expenses
| In-State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition and Fees | ||
| Law School | $33,410 | $33,410 |
| Other Programs | $46,636 | $46,636 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Certificate | Master | Doctor | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Professions and Studies | |||
| Law | - | - | 295 |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | - | 8 | - |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 983 Graduate: 11 Professional: 972
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 478 Female: 505
- Graduate Gender Male: 4 Female: 7
- Professional Gender Male: 474 Female: 498
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 708 Part-Time: 275
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 10 Part-Time: 1
- Professional Attendance Full-Time: 698 Part-Time: 274
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 8 | 0.8% |
| American Indian | 7 | 0.7% |
| Black | 50 | 5% |
| Asian | 159 | 16% |
| Hispanic | 121 | 12% |
| White | 483 | 49% |
| Unknown | 155 | 16% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Ages 20-21 | 9 | 0.9% |
| Ages 22-24 | 344 | 35% |
| Ages 25-29 | 421 | 43% |
| Ages 30-34 | 109 | 11% |
| Ages 35-39 | 58 | 6% |
| Ages 40-49 | 35 | 4% |
| Ages 50-65 | 7 | 0.7% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 177 | 148 | 29 |
| Faculty Status | 82 | 58 | 24 |
| Tenured Faculty | 37 | 37 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 79 | 55 | 24 |
| Primarily Instruction | 79 | 55 | 24 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 30 | 30 | - |
| Other Professionals | 19 | 18 | 1 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 49 | 45 | 4 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 49 | 45 | 4 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $127,861 (55) | $133,672 (33) | $119,146 (22) |
| Professor | $136,023 (38) | $137,728 (27) | $131,836 (11) |
| Associate Professor | $122,056 (9) | $125,375 (4) | $119,400 (5) |
| Instructor | $95,625 (8) | $95,500 (2) | $95,667 (6) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $127,861 (55) | $133,672 (33) | $119,146 (22) |
| Professor | $136,023 (38) | $137,728 (27) | $131,836 (11) |
| Associate Professor | $122,056 (9) | $125,375 (4) | $119,400 (5) |
| Instructor | $95,625 (8) | $95,500 (2) | $95,667 (6) |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | 2 | 1 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
